Trumbull public meetings in 2025

Civil Service Board

The Trumbull Civil Service Board will approve advertising and recruitment requests for an Admin II Senior Circulation Assistant at the library, an Admin II Tax Collector Real Estate/Motor Vehicle position, and a Circulation Coordinator at the public library. It will also adopt the 2026 regular meeting schedule for the board and approve the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. No transfer requests or new‑hire report are presented this month.

• Approve request to advertise/recruit Admin II Sr Circulation Assistant – Library (Promotional & Open Competitive, 80% training & experience, 20% computer skills test)
• Approve Admin II – Tax Collector Real Estate/Motor Vehicle List (Promotional & Open Competitive, 80% training & experience, 20% computer skills test)
• Approve Circulation Coordinator List – Trumbull Public Library (Open & Competitive, 100% training & experience)
• Approve 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule for the Civil Service Board
• Approve November 19, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Trumbull Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on a text amendment to establish the Reservoir Apartment District Overlay Zone, a zone change and a special permit for a 48‑unit apartment project at 2105‑2125 Reservoir Avenue, and several other site‑plan and special‑permit applications. The meeting also includes election of officers, acceptance of 2026 meeting dates, and approval of minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting.

• Text amendment to create Article II, Section 2.8 “Reservoir Apartment District Overlay Zone” (File #25-18)
• Zone change for 2105‑2125 Reservoir Avenue from Zone A to the new Reservoir Apartment District Overlay Zone (File #25-19)
• Special Permit/Site Plan Approval for a 48‑unit apartment building at 2105‑2125 Reservoir Avenue (File #25-20)
• Special Permit/Site Plan to expand parking and add an entrance at 18, 22 & 28 Hedgehog Road (File #25-23)
• Site Plan Approval for two apartment buildings totaling 150 units at 2135, 2145, & 2155 Reservoir Avenue (File #25-29)

Board of Finance

The Trumbull Board of Finance will vote on a $166,066 supplemental appropriation to fund emergency fire‑panel, fire‑door and roof repairs at EMS, the Police Department and the Senior Center. It will also adopt a new intra‑departmental transfer policy that lets the Director of Finance move up to $2,500 between accounts without board approval. Additional items include a review of year‑to‑date FY 2026 budget reports and the proposed regular meeting schedule for FY 2026 and FY 2027 budget hearings.

• Supplemental appropriation $166,066 for EMS fire panel ($44,720), EMS fire doors ($16,951), PD roof repair ($82,800) and Senior Center fire panel ($21,595)
• Intra‑departmental transfer policy authorizing transfers ≤ $2,500 without prior Board approval (effective Dec 10 2025)
• Review of FY 2025‑2026 supplemental appropriation account 01030200‑578802
• Year‑to‑date budget report for FY 2026 – expenditures and revenues
• Proposed regular meeting schedule for FY 2026 and FY 2027 budget hearing timeline

Commission on Aging

The Trumbull Commission on Aging will approve the minutes from the November 11, 2025 meeting, hear reports from the senior center, Stern Village, and the chairman, and discuss concerns affecting senior citizens. The meeting will also include an election of officers for the commission. The session concludes with scheduling the next meeting for January 23, 2026.

• Approval of November 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Senior Center Report (Mrs. Jakab/Ms. Mogensen)
• Stern Village Report (Ms. Mack)
• Discussion of senior citizen concerns
• Election of commission officers

The commission approved the November 11, 2025 meeting minutes, with Mr. McGeary abstaining. New officers were elected: Mr. McGeary as Secretary, Mr. Ryan as Vice‑Chairman, and Mr. Foligno as Chairman, all by unanimous consent. The meeting was adjourned at 2:51 pm by unanimous consent.

• Approved minutes of Nov 11, 2025 (abstention: Mr. McGeary)
• Motion to leave Secretary position vacant approved by unanimous consent
• Mr. McGeary elected Secretary (unanimous consent)
• Mr. Ryan elected Vice‑Chairman (unanimous consent)
• Mr. Foligno elected Chairman (unanimous consent)
• Meeting adjourned at 2:51 pm (unanimous consent)

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Trumbull Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will approve the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting and receive an update from the Director of Human Services. Old business includes a diversity training update, a book club announcement, and updates on meeting invitations and a town-wide survey. New business covers the 2026 meeting schedule, a possible community forum, and a discussion of TPS suspension rates.

• Approval of Minutes of November 13, 2025
• Diversity Training update
• Book Club announcement ("Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew") – Feb. 2, 2026
• Discussion of TPS suspension rates
• 2026 meeting schedule; possible community forum

The task force approved the November meeting minutes, with three members abstaining and all others in favor. The committee adopted a calendar of meetings for 2026, scheduling most sessions on Zoom and two in‑person sessions at Town Hall. It resolved to invite Chief Lombardo in January, Health Director Bakalar in March, and to pursue a guest for February. Discussion of a community forum and public‑school suspension rates were tabled pending survey results.

• Approved November minutes (abstentions: Tropp, Miller, Powell)
• Adopted 2026 meeting calendar (all in favor)
• Resolved to invite Chief Lombardo for January
• Resolved to invite Health Director Bakalar for March
• Resolved to pursue a guest for February
• Tabled community forum discussion
• Tabled public‑school suspension rates discussion
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Trumbull Education & Government Access Television Commission

The Trumbull Education & Government Access Television Commission will review station policies, approve the 2026 meeting calendar, and discuss the FY2027 budget and capital projects. The meeting will be held via Zoom on December 11, 2025.

• Approval of October 30, 2025 minutes
• Review/update of station policies
• Approval of 2026 meeting calendar
• FY2027 Budget – Capital project plans
• CableCast server and automation project update

The commission voted unanimously to approve the FY2027 budget, adding an adjustment for wet‑weather gear. It also approved the 2026 meeting calendar and the minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved FY2027 budget with wet‑weather gear adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved October 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Trumbull Conservation Commission will approve the minutes from its October 29 and November 6 meetings. It will elect officers for the upcoming term and approve the schedule of meeting dates for 2026. The commission will receive updates on the State Forester evaluation of open spaces, the Vine Team, rail‑to‑trail benches, and will review IWWC applications. The next meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2026.

• Election of officers
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates
• State Forester evaluation update
• Vine Team update
• Review of IWWC applications

The Commission voted to keep Tim Coughlin and John Massari as co‑chairs for the 2026 term and approved the proposed meeting dates for 2026. Past meeting minutes from October 28 and November 6, 2025 were approved with single abstentions. Commissioners also scheduled the next Vine Team volunteer event for January 31, 2026 and adjourned the meeting at 8:20 pm.

• Continue current Co‑Chair leadership for 2026 (unanimous consent)
• Accept 2026 meeting dates as presented (unanimous consent)
• Approve October 28, 2025 minutes (abstention from Mr. Schroeder)
• Approve November 6, 2025 minutes (abstention from Ms. Giannelli)
• Schedule next Vine Team event for Jan 31, 2026 (agreed)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:20 pm (unanimous consent)

Library Board of Trustees

The Trumbull Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from November 12, 2025, and receive reports from the Director, Treasurer, and Fairchild representatives. The agenda includes discussions on the Financial and Bylaws and Policy subcommittees.

• Approval of minutes: November 12, 2025
• Director's Report
• Treasurer's Report
• Fairchild Committee Reports
• Financial Subcommittee discussion

The Trumbull Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. The Board also unanimously voted to adjourn the December 10, 2025 meeting at 7:55 PM. No other actions were decided.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 PM (all in favor)

Health Board

The Trumbull Health Board will meet via video conference on December 10, 2025 at 6:30 pm. The agenda includes a public comments period, a review of the November 12, 2025 minutes, and a review of the November health department activity reports. The board will provide an update and consider a resolution to appoint a medical advisor. Old business will also be addressed before adjournment.

• Update and possible resolution on the Medical Advisor appointment
• Review minutes of November 12, 2025
• Review of the November Health Department Activity Reports
• Public comments
• Old business

The Health Board unanimously approved Dr. Dayan as the new permanent Medical Advisor effective Jan. 1, 2026. The board also unanimously accepted the November 12 meeting minutes. No new business was presented and the meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:08 p.m.

• Approved Dr. Dayan as permanent Medical Advisor (unanimous)
• Accepted November 12 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police Pension Plan B Board of Trustees

The Trumbull Police Pension Plan B Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on December 9, 2025. Trustees will hear a quarterly report presented by Michael Quirini, approve the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting, and consider new business, including approval of the 2026 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes discussion of any old business before adjourning.

• Quarterly report presented by Michael Quirini, Principal, Asset Management
• Approval of August 19, 2025 Police Pension Plan B Board minutes
• Approval of 2026 Police Pension Plan B meeting schedule
• Discussion of old business
• Adjournment

The trustees unanimously approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes. They also approved the 2026 meeting schedule, changing the November 10 date to November 17, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned. Chairman Baldwin said he will follow up on unresolved payroll contribution issues.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule with date change to November 17, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Trumbull Housing Authority

The Authority presented financial highlights for the five-month period ending November 30, 2025. The report details operating results, cash balances, and tenant accounts receivable for Stern Village and Congregate programs.

• Total Authority cash, including reserves and security deposits, is $1,020,147
• Stern Village operating gain of $133,096 exceeded budget by approximately $60,000
• Congregate operating gain of $50,457 exceeded budget by $45,000
• Stern Village cash balance of $198,866 is pending use for vacant unit remodels
• Congregate cash balance increased following receipt of DOH subsidy

The Trumbell Housing Authority approved the amended November 18, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent. It voted to maintain the current slate of officers for 2026, also by unanimous consent. The board accepted the first bid for electrical work at the Congregate, again unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved amended November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Maintained current slate of officers for 2026 (unanimous consent)
• Accepted first bid for Congregate electrical work (unanimous consent)

Police Pension Board

The Trumbull Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on December 9, 2025 at the Police Headquarters Line‑Up Room, 158 Edison Road. Trustees will hear a quarterly report from Michael Quirini, approve the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes, and consider two new business items: the pension calculations from USI for Sergeant Philip Hadden and the schedule for the 2026 board meetings.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 Police Pension Board minutes
• Approval of pension calculations from USI for Sergeant Philip Hadden
• Approval of the 2026 Police Pension Board meeting schedule
• Quarterly report presentation by Michael Quirini, Principal, Asset Management™

The Trumbull Police Pension Fund Board approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved pension calculations for Sergeant Philip Hadden, including monthly benefits of $7,193.87 starting November 1, 2025 and a one‑week payment of $2,088.38 for October 23‑31, 2025. The board also changed the 2026 meeting date to November 17, 2026 and approved the revised 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting was adjourned at 6:04 p.m.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly pension of $7,193.87 for Sergeant Philip Hadden effective Nov 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,088.38 pension payment for Sergeant Philip Hadden for Oct 23‑31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Changed proposed 2026 meeting date to Nov 17, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule with the November date change (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:04 p.m. (unanimous)

Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee

The Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee approved two invoices: a $596,000 design development invoice from TSKP Studio and a $15,400 invoice from Arcadis. The committee also approved a proposal for a test geothermal well costing $23,870. Updates were given on design criteria, engineering reviews, and the project budget, which shows $755,713.40 spent and $13,578,224.60 remaining encumbered.

• Approval of TSKP Studio Invoice #250501-5 for Design Development – $596,000
• Approval of Arcadis Invoice #36085009 – $15,400
• Approval of Connecticut Wells, Inc. test geothermal well proposal – $23,870
• Budget update: $755,713.40 expended, $13,578,224.60 encumbered balance as of 10/31/25
• Engineering updates on space plans, kitchen layout, wetlands comments, and upcoming public hearing in January

The committee approved the amended minutes from the November 18 meeting, with two members abstaining. It then approved the TSKP Studio design‑development invoice for $298,000 and the Arcadis invoice for $15,400, both by unanimous consent. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved amended November 18 minutes (abstentions: Cinelli, Lubin)
• Approved TSKP Studio Invoice #250501-5 for $298,000 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Arcadis Invoice #36089547 for $15,400 (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to discuss public comments regarding a 5K trail run, a skate park, and pickleball court reservations. The agenda also includes correspondence regarding the potential return of open gym basketball for youth.

• Public comment from Gabi Longobardo regarding Refine Fitness 5K Trail Run
• Public comment from Matt Fried regarding the skate park
• Pickleball court reservation request from Daniel’s Farm PTA
• Correspondence from Caroline Minella supporting open gym basketball

The Trumbull Parks & Recreation Commission voted unanimously to add surveillance signage at Beaches Park. It also approved a pre‑requested date for two pickleball courts. Additionally, the commission unanimously returned to regular business and accepted the November meeting minutes.

• Approved surveillance signage at Beaches Park (unanimous vote)
• Approved pre‑requested date for two pickleball courts (unanimous vote)
• Returned to regular meeting (unanimous vote)
• Accepted November meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

Golf Course Commission

The Golf Course Commission voted to adopt the FY 2027 budget proposal. It also approved a two‑year extension of the contract for the Director of Golf Course Properties. Additional actions included authorizing a lean‑to renovation at the Miklus Center, donating leftover lockers to Highland Golf Course, and adopting the 2026 meeting schedule.

• FY 2027 budget vote approved
• Two‑year contract extension for Director – Golf Course Properties
• Renovation rather than removal of the lean‑to attached to the Miklus Center
• Donation of several leftover lockers to Highland Golf Course
• Approval of the Golf Course Commission meeting schedule for 2026

The Golf Course Commission approved a FY 2026/27 budget of $2,814,837 with an 8‑0 vote. A motion to renew the Gralor concession contract failed 8‑0. The commission also elected Joe Gaudiano as Chairman and Nate Moyer as Vice‑Chairman for 2026, and approved the prior meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved November 24, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Elected Joe Gaudiano as Chairman for 2026 (unanimous)
• Elected Nate Moyer as Vice‑Chairman for 2026 (unanimous)
• Motion to renew Gralor concession contract failed (8‑0)
• Approved FY 2026/27 budget of $2,814,837 (8‑0)
• Position of Administrative Assistant and Clerk to be posted
• Adjourned meeting (8‑0)

Town Council

The Trumbull Town Council will consider four resolutions at its special meeting. They will appoint Nathan Tinker as an alternate member of the Board of Finance through December 2028. They will reject an arbitration award involving the Board of Education and the Education Association for the period July 2026 to June 2029. They will authorize First Selectman Vicki A. Tesoro to sign the Master Municipal Agreement for Rights of Way Projects and approve the town's 5-Year Plan.

• Appoint Nathan Tinker as alternate Board of Finance member (term to Dec 2028)
• Reject arbitration award between Board of Education and Education Association (July 1 2026‑June 30 2029)
• Authorize First Selectman Vicki A. Tesoro to sign Master Municipal Agreement for Rights of Way Projects
• Approve the 5‑Year Plan

The council unanimously appointed Nathan Tinker as an alternate member of the Board of Finance. It also unanimously authorized First Selectman Vicki Tesoro to sign the Master Municipal Agreement for Rights of Way Projects and approved the town's 5‑Year Capital Improvement Plan. The resolution to reject the teachers’ arbitration award failed with a vote of 1‑15‑4, so the contract will become effective.

• Appointed Nathan Tinker as alternate Board of Finance member (unanimous)
• Resolution to reject teachers’ arbitration award FAILED (1‑15‑4 abstentions: Mecca, Spillane, Winschel, Buswell)
• Authorized First Selectman Vicki Tesoro to sign Master Municipal Agreement for Rights of Way Projects (unanimous)
• Approved the 5‑Year Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a permit application for a residential development. The commission is reviewing plans for construction within a regulated area.

• Application 25-25: Permit to construct a 3-story apartment building and 9 attached townhouses at 5 & 15 Plumtree Lane
• Proposed installation of a retaining wall, subsurface stormwater detention system, and level spreader
• Proposed construction of sidewalks and storm drainage

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a front‑setback variance of 21.5 ft and a rear‑setback variance of 34.6 ft for 82 Francis Street to permit a second‑story addition and rear deck. It also unanimously approved a height variance to raise a fence at 273 Shelton Road from 10 ft to 16 ft. The board voted to continue applications 25‑27 and 25‑30 to the January 7 2026 meeting.

• Approved 21.5 ft front and 34.6 ft rear setback variance for 82 Francis St (5-0)
• Approved fence height increase to 16 ft at 273 Shelton Rd (5-0)
• Continued applications 25‑27 and 25‑30 to Jan 7 2026 meeting (5-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Trumbull Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold a videoconference on Dec. 2, 2025. At the meeting the commission will approve the November 6, 2025 minutes, schedule field inspections, set 2026 meeting dates, and elect officers. It will also consider five permit applications that involve additions, grading, parking, and landscaping within regulated wetland areas.

• Application 25-38 – permit approval for additions to the front and rear of a house, a rain‑water system, stone walls and removal of two trees at 121 Pinewood Trail
• Application 25-31 – permit approval for change of grade, plantings and debris removal at 207 Tashua Road
• Application 25-35 – permit approval for an additional 24 paved parking spaces at 101 Merritt Boulevard
• Application 25-10 – permit approval to legalize a retaining wall, topographic contour changes, an underground infiltration system and a new rear deck at 6 Sycamore Street
• Application 25-11 – permit approval to legalize a retaining wall, relocate a scour hole and adjust the limit of disturbance at Lot 321 Sycamore Street

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission voted to continue several pending permit applications to future meetings, extending statutory time frames. Application 25‑31 (Henry Pan) was continued to the Jan 6, 2026 meeting with a 6‑for‑1 vote. Applications 25‑10 and 25‑11 (Emilia Ferri) were also continued to Jan 6, 2026 with a 5‑for‑1‑1 vote. The commission also approved the 2026 meeting dates and elected its officers unanimously.

• Continued Application 25‑31 to Jan 6, 2026 (6‑for‑1)
• Continued Applications 25‑10 & 25‑11 to Jan 6, 2026 (5‑for‑1‑1)
• Continued Application 25‑35 to Jan 6, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Accepted November 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Scheduled field inspection Dec 16, 2025 at 3 pm for Application 25‑38
• Elected Richard Girouard as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected John Lauria as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)

Economic & Community Development Commission

The Trumbull Economic & Community Development Commission will handle routine business items. It will approve the November 12, 2025 minutes, elect officers, and adopt the 2026 meeting calendar. Directors will provide updates on business, community development, planning, grants, and events, followed by a period for community input.

• Approval of the November 12, 2025 minutes
• Election of officers
• Approval of the 2026 meeting schedule
• Director’s reports (business, community development, planning, grant, event)
• Opportunity for community input

The Economic & Community Development Commission unanimously approved the November 12, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously approved the 2026 meeting schedule as presented. Election of officers was deferred to the January 6, 2026 meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 ECDC meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Deferred election of officers to Jan 6, 2026
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Trumbull Nature & Arts Commission

The Trumbull Nature & Arts Commission will approve the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting and set the dates for its 2026 meetings. Commissioners will discuss the Town's $2,684,207 feasibility study and preliminary design for a new TNAC building. The body will also receive updates on recent grants, including a Henkel grant for a free art gallery and a pending State of Connecticut FY26 legislative allocation.

• Approve minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting
• Discuss and approve 2026 meeting dates: March 17, June 16, September 15, December 8
• Review Antinozzi Assoc. quote of $2,684,207 for the TNAC building feasibility study
• Henkel Corporation grant for the Free Little Art Gallery and facility upgrades
• State of CT FY26 legislative allocation pending approval for landscaping, programs, and equipment

The commission approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting, with one abstention. Jack Boynton was elected chairman for 2026 by unanimous consent. Quarterly meeting dates for 2026 were set and approved unanimously.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (abstention from Ms. Yelner)
• Elected Jack Boynton as Chairman for 2026 (unanimous consent)
• Approved 2026 quarterly meeting dates: March 17, June 16, September 15, December 10 (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:24 pm (unanimous consent)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to establish its leadership and operational structure for the upcoming term. This procedural meeting focuses on electing officers and assigning committee roles.

• Election of Permanent Chairman
• Election of Permanent Vice-Chairman
• Election of Permanent Clerk
• Adoption of Rules
• Committee Assignments and Meeting Dates

The Trumbull Town Council elected Ashley Gaudiano as Chairman, Kelly Mallozzi as Vice‑Chairman, and Margaret Mastroni as Clerk, each by unanimous consent. The Council also adopted the Rules of Procedure as amended, again by unanimous consent. No other business was presented.

• Elected Ashley Gaudiano as permanent Chairman (unanimous consent)
• Elected Kelly Mallozzi as permanent Vice‑Chairman (unanimous consent)
• Elected Margaret Mastroni as permanent Clerk (unanimous consent)
• Adopted Rules of Procedure as amended (unanimous consent)
• Appointed Margaret D. Mastroni as temporary Clerk (by Chairman Massaro)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Commission

The Emergency Medical Service Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive the Chief's report. The body will discuss updates regarding vehicles, the building, staffing, and classrooms, as well as the 2026 EMS 50-year celebration.

• Approval of 10/28/25 meeting minutes
• Vehicle update
• Building update
• Staffing update
• EMS 50-year celebration 2026

The commission approved the minutes from the October 28 meeting. A motion to cancel the December 30 meeting was adopted because of the holiday season, with plans to reconvene in January. The commission adjourned the November 25 session. A motion to approve up to $2,000 for staff holiday gift cards was made, but the outcome was not recorded.

• Approved October 28 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Cancelled December 30 scheduled meeting (holiday season)
• Adjourned November 25 meeting (motion carried)
• Motion to approve up to $2,000 for staff holiday gift cards (outcome not recorded)

Golf Course Commission

The Golf Course Commission will vote on a proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 and approve the meeting schedule for 2026. Commissioners must submit budget requests by the November 24 meeting.

• FY 2027 Budget Proposal
• 2026 Meeting Schedule
• ATK Contract Extension
• Maintenance Barn Boiler Replacement
• Tashua Knolls 50th Anniversary Budget Proposal

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 27 meeting. It also approved donating leftover lockers to Highland Golf Course, renovating the lean‑to at the Miklus Center, extending the Director of Golf Course Properties contract for two years, and adopting the 2026 meeting schedule. A final vote on the FY 2026‑2027 budget will be taken at the December 8 meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 27 minutes (8‑0)
• Approved donation of lockers to Highland Golf Course (9‑0)
• Approved renovation of the Miklus Center lean‑to (9‑0)
• Approved two‑year contract extension for Director of Golf Course Properties (9‑0)
• Approved 2026 Golf Course Commission meeting schedule (9‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (9‑0)

Commission on Aging

The Trumbull Commission on Aging will meet on November 21, 2025 at Town Hall. The agenda includes approval of the October 24, 2025 minutes and reports from the Senior Center, Stern Village, and the Chairman. Old business covers updates on the Senior Center and concerns of senior citizens. New business is the discussion and approval of meeting dates for 2026.

• Approval of October 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Senior Center report
• Stern Village report
• Chairman’s report
• Discussion and approval of 2026 meeting dates

The Commission approved the minutes from the October 24, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. It then approved the 2026 meeting dates, setting all sessions at Town Hall and eliminating the July meeting, also by unanimous consent. The meeting was adjourned at 2:29 pm with a unanimous motion.

• Approved October 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates, all at Town Hall and no July meeting (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:29 pm (unanimous consent)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will discuss several sewer connection requests and the 5-Year Capital Plan. The meeting includes a review of a multi-family residential redevelopment project at 2135, 2145, and 2155 Reservoir Avenue.

• Sanitary sewer connection request for 2135-2145 & 2155 Reservoir Avenue
• Nonresident sanitary sewer connections
• Reinstatement of the Trumbull Center sewer connection approval
• 5-Year Capital Plan
• Election of officers

The Authority approved the five‑year capital plan covering pump stations and pipe upgrades, with all items approved by unanimous consent. It also reinstated the Trumbull Center sewer connection approval as originally approved in 2024, again by unanimous consent. The Reservoir Avenue sanitary sewer connection request was deferred to the next meeting, and the October 22, 2025 minutes were approved.

• Approved 5-Year Capital Plan (unanimous consent)
• Approved reinstatement of Trumbull Center sewer connection (unanimous consent)
• Deferred 2135‑2145 & 2155 Reservoir Avenue sanitary sewer connection request (unanimous consent)
• Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved election of officers (unanimous consent)
• Approved 2025‑2026 WPCA meeting dates (unanimous consent)

Civil Service Board

The Trumbull Civil Service Board will approve the minutes from the October 15 and November 4 meetings. It will hear any public comments, then consider three new recruitment requests: a Grant Financial Project Manager for the Finance Department, an Administrative Assistant for Pension & Budget, and an Administrative Assistant III for Tashua Knolls. No transfer list requests are pending.

• Approve October 15, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Approve November 4, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
• Request to advertise/recruit Grant Financial Project Manager – Finance Dept (Open & Competitive)
• Request to advertise/recruit Administrative Assistant – Pension & Budget (Promotional, Open & Competitive)
• Request to advertise/recruit Administrative Assistant III – Tashua Knolls (Promotional, Open & Competitive)

The Civil Service Board approved the October 15 and November 4 meeting minutes, each by a 3‑0 vote. It then approved advertising and recruitment requests for a Grant Financial Project Manager, an Administrative Assistant for Pension & Budget, and an Administrative Assistant III for Tashua Knolls, all passing 3‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 12:25 P.M.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved advertising/recruitment for Grant Financial Project Manager – Finance Dept (3‑0)
• Approved advertising/recruitment for Administrative Assistant – Pension & Budget (3‑0)
• Approved advertising/recruitment for Administrative Assistant III – Tashua Knolls (3‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Trumbull Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several applications, including a special permit for a 1‑bedroom accessory apartment at 5 Red Fox Lane, a text amendment to create a Reservoir Apartment District overlay zone, a zone change request for 2105‑2125 Reservoir Avenue, a special permit and site‑plan approval for a 48‑unit apartment building at the same address, and a special permit to expand parking at 18, 22 & 28 Hedgehog Road. The meeting also includes a referral to the Town Council about the Upper Long Hill Schoolhouse site on 33 Quality Street and routine agenda items such as the planner’s report and acceptance of minutes.

• Special Permit for a 610 sq ft, 1‑bedroom accessory apartment at 5 Red Fox Lane (File #25-28)
• Text Amendment to create Article II, Section 2.8 “Reservoir Apartment District Overlay Zone” (File #25-18)
• Zone Change request for 2105‑2125 Reservoir Avenue from Zone A to the new overlay zone (File #25-19)
• Special Permit/Site Plan for a 48‑unit apartment building at 2105‑2125 Reservoir Avenue (File #25-20)
• Special Permit/Site Plan to expand parking and add an entrance at 18, 22 & 28 Hedgehog Road (File #25-23)

The commission continued the Hedgehog Road hearing (5‑0) and gave a favorable recommendation for the Upper Long Hill Schoolhouse location (5‑0). It approved a special permit for a 610‑sq‑ft accessory apartment at 5 Red Fox Lane (5‑0). The three Reservoir Avenue applications were continued to December 17 (4‑1). A text amendment for Maplewood Senior Living was approved (5‑0). The prior site‑plan approval for 1 Trefoil Drive was rescinded (5‑0). The minutes from the October 15 meeting were accepted (5‑0).

• Continue Hedgehog Road hearing (5-0)
• Approve Upper Long Hill Schoolhouse location recommendation (5-0)
• Approve 5 Red Fox Lane accessory apartment special permit (5-0)
• Continue Reservoir Avenue applications #25-18, #25-19, #25-20 (4-1)
• Approve Maplewood Senior Living text amendment (5-0)
• Rescind site‑plan approval for 1 Trefoil Drive (File #25-06) (5-0)
• Accept October 15, 2025 PZC minutes (5-0)
• Close public hearing for Upper Long Hill Schoolhouse referral (5-0)

Ethics Commission

The Trumbull Ethics Commission will hold a special meeting to reconsider actions taken regarding jurisdiction and probable cause for Complaints #2025-1 and #2025-2. The body will also consider jurisdiction and probable cause for Complaint #2025-3.

• Reconsideration of Complaint #2025-1 and #2025-2
• Consideration of Complaint #2025-3
• Meeting at Town Hall on November 19, 2025

The commission unanimously approved a motion to reconsider the October 6 actions regarding jurisdiction and probable cause for Complaints #1‑2025 and #2‑2025. It also unanimously entered and later exited executive session to discuss the three complaints, approved the minutes of the October 6 meeting, and reserved judgment on all three cases until the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Reconsider October 6 jurisdiction and probable cause actions (unanimously carried)
• Enter executive session to discuss Complaints #1‑2025, #2‑2025, #3‑2025 (unanimously carried)
• Exit executive session (unanimously carried)
• Approve minutes of 10/06/25 meeting (unanimously approved)
• Reserve judgment on Cases #1‑2025, #2‑2025, #3‑2025 (decision to defer)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimously consented)

Trumbull Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will meet to review a plan for updating remaining housing units and a new internal control policy. The board will also consider writing off accounts receivable and a second reading of the Tenant Belongings Policy.

• Plan for remaining units needing updating
• New Internal Control Policy
• Write-off of accounts receivable (AR)
• Second reading of Tenant Belongings Policy
• Second quote for Congregate Lighting

The Authority approved a $260,000 budget to improve units at Stern Village. It also approved write‑offs of bad‑debt balances for both the Congregate and Village, and accepted the 2026 meeting dates. The revised accounting services contract was approved, and the board entered and exited an executive session to discuss the contract.

• Approved $260,000 for improvements to Stern Village (unanimous consent)
• Approved write‑offs of bad‑debt balances for Congregate and Village (unanimous consent)
• Accepted the meeting dates for 2026 (unanimous consent)
• Approved the revised accounting services contract (approved by the four Board members)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss a financial services contract (unanimous consent)
• Exited Executive Session after discussion (unanimous consent)
• First reading of new internal control policy presented; staff agreed to revisions (no vote)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous consent)

Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee

The Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee approved a $164,000 invoice to TSKP Studio for the final portion of schematic design. Members received project updates from the architect (TSKP), the owner’s project manager (Arcadis), and the construction manager (Bismark) covering floor plans, exterior materials, and site‑work considerations. The committee also set future meeting dates and noted that the next design‑development report is expected in January.

• Approval of TSKP invoice for schematic design – $164,000
• Architect’s update: floor‑plan revisions, seclusion rooms, Black Box stage capacity ~100 students
• OPM’s update: fill‑reduction schemes evaluated; geotechnical report shows reduced soil removal
• Sustainable Engineering Solutions contract signed to act as commissioning agent
• Future meeting schedule set; November 11, 25 and December 23 cancelled; proposed 2026 Tuesdays

The Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee approved the amended October 28 minutes (with two abstentions). It approved two invoices totaling $611,400 by unanimous consent, approved the 2026 meeting dates, and approved a test geothermal well proposal costing $23,870, also by unanimous consent.

• Approved October 28 minutes (abstentions: Sather, Alterman)
• Approved TSKP Studio invoice $596,000 – unanimous consent
• Approved Arcadis invoice $15,400 – unanimous consent
• Approved 2026 Hillcrest Building Committee meeting dates – unanimous consent
• Approved test geothermal well proposal $23,870 – unanimous consent
• Adjourned meeting at 7:48 pm – unanimous consent

Golf Course Commission

The Green Sub-Committee of the Golf Course Commission will meet to receive a green update. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM at the Tashua Knolls Golf Course Clubhouse.

• Green Update

The commission provided updates on leaf cleanup, new vacuum machine delivery, and water line winterization. They reported on irrigation blow‑out, portable bathroom placement, tree removal inspections, and planned stone‑wall repairs. Additional work includes clearing dump sites, soil filling, fungicide applications, and sand topdressing for winter. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The task force will approve the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. It will hold a discussion with SEPTA and receive updates on diversity training, the book club, survey invitations, and the town‑wide survey. The meeting will also include a report from Rodney Gray about the November 1, 2025 community forum.

• Approval of October 9, 2025 minutes
• Discussion with SEPTA
• Diversity training update
• Next book club (“Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew”) – confirm date
• Report from Rodney Gray on November 1, 2025 community forum

The task force approved the October 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the November 13 meeting also passed unanimously. No other decisions requiring a vote were recorded.

• Approved October minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a permit application for a residential development. The commission is reviewing a proposal to construct housing and infrastructure within a regulated area.

• Application 25-25: Permit to construct a 3-story apartment building and 9 attached townhouses at 5 & 15 Plumtree Lane
• Proposed construction of a retaining wall, subsurface stormwater detention system, and level spreader
• Proposed installation of sidewalks and storm drainage within a regulated area

Board of Finance

The Trumbull Board of Finance will discuss the year‑to‑date budget report for FY 2026, covering both expenditures and revenues. The meeting also includes a recognition of board members and approval of the October 16, 2025 minutes. No formal decisions are listed beyond the agenda items.

• Recognition of board members
• Year‑to‑date budget report – Expenditures FY 2026
• Year‑to‑date budget report – Revenues FY 2026
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2025

The Trumbell Board of Finance accepted the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Paul Timpanelli, seconded by David Galla, and passed with four votes in favor, zero against, and two abstentions (Rosemary Seaman and Marty Isaac). No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (vote 4-0-2, 2 abstentions)

Middlebrook Elementary School HVAC Improvements Building Committee

The Building Committee will discuss and vote on a series of invoices and change orders related to the Middlebrook Elementary School HVAC upgrades. Financials for the project will be reviewed, including payments to date and outstanding purchase orders. A project update will be given on system balancing and control work. The committee will also address the close‑out requirements for the state grant tied to the project.

• Approve VanZelm invoice #0054014 for $3,895.45 (Professional Services)
• Approve Bismark Construction invoices #11 ($69,289.85) and #12 ($13,007.06)
• Approve Action Air Systems invoice #250003-007 for $84,675.00
• Approve Power Network Solutions applications #8 ($2,031.16) and #9 ($18,859.83)
• Approve change orders: add $2,138.06; subtract $16,192.00, $48,184.00, $19,970.47, $151,179.70

The committee approved the September 29, 2025 minutes, with abstentions from Mr. Ward and Mr. Dorsey. It approved a series of invoices and change orders, including a $151,179.70 change order for Bismark Construction, all by unanimous consent. The committee tabled two Power Network Solutions invoices ($2,031.16 and $18,859.83) for further review. Approving these payments releases funds needed to complete the HVAC upgrades at Middlebrook Elementary School.

• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes (abstentions: Ward, Dorsey)
• Approved VanZelm Invoice #0054014 for $3,895.45 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Bismark Construction Invoice #11 for $69,289.85 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Bismark Construction Invoice #12 for $13,007.06 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Change Order #001, Bismark Construction for –$151,179.70 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Change Order #003, Tomlinson Hawley Patterson for –$48,184.00 (unanimous consent)
• Tabled Power Network Solutions Invoice #8 ($2,031.16) and #9 ($18,859.83) (unanimous consent)
• Approved addition and payment of Silver Petrucelli Invoice #25-2764 for $1,900 (unanimous consent)

Library Board of Trustees

The Trumbull Library System Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. Trustees will hear reports from the Director, the Treasurer, and the Fairchild committee. The board will also consider old business items from the Financial Subcommittee and the Bylaws and Policy Subcommittee.

• Approval of October 8, 2025 minutes
• Director report (Stefan)
• Treasurer’s report (Antonio)
• Fairchild report (Mary, Kathleen)
• Old Business: Financial Subcommittee and Bylaws and Policy Subcommittee

The trustees unanimously approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. They also approved the revised Collection Development and Management Policy, Material Review and Reconsideration Policy, Request for Reconsideration Form, Display Policy, and Programming Policy. Additionally, the board approved a $925 expenditure for $25 holiday gift cards for each library staff member.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Collection Development and Management Policy, Material Review and Reconsideration Policy, Request for Reconsideration Form, Display Policy and Programming Policy (all in favor)
• Approved $925 for staff holiday gift cards ($25 per person) (all in favor)

Health Board

The Trumbull Health Board will hold a meeting to review the 2026 meeting schedule, the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting, and the October health department activity reports. Public comments will be heard, and any old business will be addressed before adjourning.

• Review of 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Review Minutes of October 15, 2025
• Review of the October Health Department Activity Reports
• Public Comments
• Old Business

The Health Board accepted the October 15 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn was made and carried unanimously at 7:01 p.m. No new business was taken up. The next meeting is set for December 10, 2025.

• Accepted October 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 p.m. (unanimous)

Economic & Community Development Commission

The Economic & Community Development Commission will approve the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive a Chairman’s Report and a Director’s Report covering business, community development, planning, grant, and event updates. The agenda also includes a BRBC update, an opportunity for community input, and the usual procedural items.

• Approval of September 2, 2025 minutes
• Chairman’s Report
• Director’s Report (business, community development, planning, grant, event updates)
• BRBC Update
• Opportunity for community input

The Economic & Community Development Commission unanimously approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. No other motions were voted on. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Trumbull Day Commission

The Trumbull Day Commission will hold a special meeting on November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. The agenda includes a call to order, a pledge of allegiance, approval of the minutes from June 18, 2025, and a discussion and approval of entertainment for Trumbull Day. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2025
• Discussion and approval of entertainment for Trumbull Day

The commission approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting unanimously. It then approved allocating $4,000 for The Zoo band on Saturday night and $2,000 for Pop Rocks on Friday night, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved June 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Allocated $4,000 to The Zoo band and $2,000 to Pop Rocks band (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will review public comments regarding the reopening of gym time for basketball and a proposal for a 5K trail run in town parks. The meeting also includes standard reports from the Superintendent and Ranger divisions.

• Public comment from Trevor Knight regarding basketball open play
• Inquiry from Gabriella Longobardo (Refine Fitness) regarding a 5K trail run
• Superintendent report on splash pad installation at Indian Ledge Park
• Ranger report noting 203 parking violations in October
• Tree Lighting scheduled for December 5 at 5pm at Town Hall Gazebo

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the joint LIVFree and Trumbull high school lacrosse fundraiser scheduled for November 22 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at McDougall Field. The approval was unanimous. The commission also approved the September meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved joint LIVFree & Trumbull HS lacrosse fundraiser (Nov 22, 1‑5 PM) – unanimous vote
• Approved September meeting minutes – unanimous vote
• Returned to regular meeting – unanimous vote
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous vote

Conservation Commission

The Trumbull Conservation Commission will conduct a walk‑through of the Old Tashua Tree Farm. State Forester David Beer will join to assess the property. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Walk‑through evaluation of Old Tashua Tree Farm with State Forester David Beer

The Conservation Commission conducted a walk‑through of the Old Tashua Tree Farm with CT DEEP forester David Beers. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. Recommendations will be discussed at the next Commission meeting.

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will hold a special videoconference on November 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will consider several permit applications for work within regulated wetland areas, approve the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes, and schedule field inspections.

• Application 25-31: Permit approval for change of grade, plantings and debris removal at 207 Tashua Road.
• Application 25-34: Permit approval for addition, deck, shed, pool and removal of six trees at 38 Clover Hill Road.
• Application 25-35: Permit approval for an additional 24 parking spaces at 101 Merritt Boulevard.
• Application 25-10: Permit approval to legalize retaining wall, topographic changes, underground infiltration system and rear deck at 6 Sycamore Street.
• Application 25-11: Permit approval to legalize retaining wall, relocate scour hole and limit of disturbance at Lot 321 Sycamore Street.

The Commission approved Suzanne Tyler’s permit (Application 25‑34) for an addition, deck, shed, pool and tree removal at 38 Clover Hill Road, attaching specific planting and site‑plan conditions. The Commission voted to continue Henry Pan’s Application 25‑31, IMAG LLC’s Application 25‑35, and Emilia Ferri’s Applications 25‑10 and 25‑11 to the December 2, 2025 meeting. The continuation votes were unanimous for Applications 25‑31 and 25‑34, while Application 25‑35 passed 6‑1 and the Ferri applications passed 5‑1‑1. The Commission also accepted the October 7, 2025 minutes and scheduled field inspections for Applications 25‑31 and 25‑35 on November 24, 2026.

• Continued Henry Pan permit (Application 25‑31) to Dec 2 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Suzanne Tyler permit (Application 25‑34) with conditions (unanimous)
• Continued IMAG LLC permit (Application 25‑35) to Dec 2 2025 (6 for, 1 against)
• Continued Emilia Ferri permits (Applications 25‑10 & 25‑11) to Dec 2 2025 (5 for, 1 against, 1 abstained)
• Accepted Oct 7 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Scheduled field inspections for Applications 25‑31 and 25‑35 on Nov 24 2026

Town Council

The Town Council will consider Resolution TC30-179, which would authorize First Selectman Vicki A. Tesoro to sign the grant application and related documents for Connecticut's early voting program. The state grant provides Trumbull with $20,955.87 to cover costs such as staff overtime, IT work, police escort services, and voter‑information materials, to be spent by December 31, 2025. A recognition of the Trumbull United Soccer Club 2012 Titans Boys Team was also added to the agenda.

• Resolution TC30-179: authorize First Selectman Vicki A. Tesoro to sign early‑voting grant application
• State grant of $20,955.87 for early voting program implementation
• Funds may be used for regular/overtime pay for election workers, IT staff, police officers, and voter information materials
• Recognition of Trumbull United Soccer Club 2012 Titans Boys Team – CT Premier League A Division champions
• No additional business items listed

The Town Council adopted Resolution TC30-179, authorizing First Selectman Vicki A. Tesoro to sign the grant application and related documents for the state early voting program. The grant provides $20,955.87 to cover staffing and other election‑related costs. The resolution was adopted by unanimous consent. The council also approved the October 6, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent.

• Adopted Resolution TC30-179 authorizing First Selectman to sign early voting grant (unanimous consent)
• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Presented certificate of recognition to Trumbull United Soccer Club 2012 Titans (no vote required)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will first accept the minutes from its October 8, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing to consider five variance applications for properties in Residential Zones AA and A. Each application seeks setbacks, lot size, or coverage adjustments to allow new construction or additions. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.

• Application 25-23 – 38 Pinewood Trail: road frontage, front and side setbacks, and lot size variances for a new home (Residential Zone AA).
• Application 25-24 – 163 North Street: side lot setback variance for an addition (Residential Zone AA).
• Application 25-25 – 27 Stoneleigh Road: front lot setback variance to add a front porch (Residential Zone AA).
• Application 25-26 – 6567 Main Street: rear lot setback variance for a new rear staircase (Residential Zone A).
• Application 25-27 – 260 Old Town Road: multiple variances (lot coverage, road frontage, setbacks, floor‑area‑ratio) for lots A and B (Residential Zone AA).

The Trumbull Zoning Board of Appeals approved four residential variance applications—27 Stoneleigh Road, Lot 38 Pinewood Trail, 163 North Street, and 6567 Main Street—each by a 5‑0 vote. The board also added a height‑limit condition to the Pinewood Trail approval. Additionally, the board approved the October 8, 2025 minutes by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved 27 Stoneleigh Road front‑porch setback variance (5‑0)
• Approved Lot 38 Pinewood Trail variances with conditions (5‑0)
• Added height‑limit condition (31’‑3 3/8”) for Lot 38 Pinewood Trail (5‑0)
• Approved 163 North Street side‑lot setback variance with conditions (5‑0)
• Approved 6567 Main Street rear‑lot setback variance (5‑0)
• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)

Civil Service Board

The Trumbull Civil Service Board will consider two requests to approve eligibility lists for senior and junior equipment operator positions in the Highway Department. The senior list ranks candidates using a 70% performance and 30% training & experience weighting, while the junior list uses a 60% performance and 40% training & experience weighting. Approval would set the lists effective from November 4, 2025 through November 4, 2026.

• Approve eligibility list for Senior Equipment Operator – Highway/Parks wage group
• Approve eligibility list for Junior Equipment Operator – Parks wage group

The Civil Service Board unanimously approved the eligibility list for the Senior Equipment Operator position with a 70% performance and 30% training & experience weighting. It also approved the eligibility list for the Junior Equipment Operator position with a 60% performance and 40% training & experience weighting. Both motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Senior Equipment Operator eligibility list (3-0)
• Approved Junior Equipment Operator eligibility list (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Trumbull Education & Government Access Television Commission

The Trumbull Education & Government Access Television Commission will approve the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss staffing needs for commissioners and videographers. It will review the FY2027 budget, focusing on capital projects such as closed captioning, additional studio equipment, and new cameras. Updates on programming, technical infrastructure, and marketing efforts will also be presented.

• Approval of October 7, 2025 minutes
• Recruiting update for commissioners and videographers
• FY2027 budget capital projects: closed captioning, studio equipment, cameras
• CableCast server and automation project update
• Community Room HDMI cable request at the library

The commission approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. Lara, Kate, and Amanda were tasked with reviewing and updating station policies after the election. Jeff V was assigned to follow up on adding Wi‑Fi requirements to the district’s Building Use form. Kate will draft the 2026 meeting schedule for approval at the next meeting.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Lara, Kate, and Amanda to review and update station policies after the election
• Jeff V to follow up on adding Wi‑Fi needs to the district Building Use form
• Kate to draft 2026 meeting schedule for approval at next meeting

Conservation Commission

The Trumbull Conservation Commission will approve past meeting minutes and discuss sustainable invasive species disposal, tax insert information, and state forester evaluations of open spaces. The group will also review and discuss applications before the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission.

• Approval of August 27 and September 24, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of Sustainable Trumbull Invasives Disposal
• Discussion of Tax Insert with Conservation Information
• Update on State Forester Evaluation of Open Spaces
• Review and Discussion of IWWC Applications

The commission approved the August 27, 2025 minutes with one abstention and approved the September 24, 2025 minutes after a correction to the date title. It also approved the meeting’s adjournment by unanimous consent. Additionally, the commission confirmed a $10,000 allocation for tree planting at Long Hill Green, which was noted during the ribbon‑cutting ceremony. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved August 27, 2025 minutes (abstention from Mr. Massari)
• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (amended date title)
• Approved meeting adjournment (unanimous consent)
• Allocated $10,000 for tree planting at Long Hill Green

Trumbull Housing Authority

The Trumbull Housing Authority will meet to discuss a proposal from Strathmore Electric, Inc. and a first reading of a policy regarding deceased or non-returning tenants. The body will also hold an executive session to discuss a new contract for financial services.

• Strathmore Electric, Inc. proposal
• Policy first reading: Policy and Procedure for Tenant Who is Deceased/Not Returning/Moving From Unit
• Updates on lawsuits
• Small Cities Grant
• Executive session for new financial services contract

The board approved the regular meeting minutes from September 24, 2025 and the special meeting minutes from October 9, 2025 by unanimous consent. At 6:33 pm the board voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss a new financial services contract. The executive session was closed at 7:27 pm by unanimous consent, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 pm, also unanimously.

• Approved September 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved October 9, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Entered executive session to discuss new financial services contract (unanimous consent)
• Exited executive session (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Commission

The Trumbull Emergency Medical Service Commission will meet to review reports from the Chief and discuss updates regarding vehicles, the building, staffing, and the classroom. The commission will also address plans for the EMS 50-year celebration in 2026.

• Approval of 8/26/25 meeting minutes
• Vehicle update
• Building update
• Staffing update
• EMS 50-year celebration 2026

The EMS Commission approved up to $1,300 for audiovisual equipment, up to $550 for air purifiers, and up to $4,500 for training mannequins. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting. All motions carried.

• Approved up to $1,300 for AV equipment (motion by Tom Kiely, second Jeff Pranger)
• Approved up to $550 for air purifiers (motion by Andy Wigzell, second Tom Kiely)
• Approved up to $4,500 for training mannequins (motion by Matt Wheeler, second Andy Wigzell)
• Approved the August 26, 2025 commission minutes (motion by Matt Wheeler, second Jeff Pranger)
• Motion to adjourn carried (motion by Tom Kiely, second Matt Wheeler)

Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee

The committee will receive project updates from architect TSKP and OPM's Arcadis, and an introduction from commissioning agent Sustainable Engineering Solutions (SES). The body will also review and approve project invoices.

• Review of $164,000 invoice from TSKP Studio for architectural services
• Project updates from TSKP and Arcadis
• Introduction of Sustainable Engineering Solutions (SES) as commissioning agent
• Total approved referendum amount of $142,375,000

The Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee approved a $164,000 invoice to TSKP Studio for the final schematic‑design work. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 14 meeting, with Mr. Costa abstaining. No public comment was received and the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 pm.

• Approved $164,000 TSKP schematic design invoice (unanimous consent)
• Approved October 14 minutes (motion passed, Mr. Costa abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 pm (unanimous consent)

Pension Board

The Trumbull Pension Board will approve the 2026 meeting dates (January 20, April 21, July 21, October 20). It will also approve pension benefit payments for eight retirees with amounts ranging from $821.62 to $4,300.33. The board will approve the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. An investment update for the third quarter will be presented by Beirne Wealth Consulting.

• Approval of 2026 Pension Board meeting dates: Jan 20, Apr 21, Jul 21, Oct 20
• Approval of pension benefits: Duane Reagan $3,525.06, Lisa Stanton $1,315.92, Stephanie Hawkins $821.62, Helene Lui $1,256.60, Susan Parkinson $966.62, Lauren Butler $3,248.30, Donna Pellitteri $3,617.37, Michael Dufficy $4,300.33
• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2025 meeting
• Investment update – 3rd Quarter – Beirne Wealth Consulting

Golf Course Commission

The Commission will meet to review reports from the Director of Golf and various committees. Discussion items include the maintenance barn design, a solar project application, and the installation of a new storage shed.

• Review of engineering conceptual design for the Maintenance Barn
• Solar Project UI application for final approval
• Installation of a new storage shed near the Cart Barn expected November 5
• Boiler delivery for the Maintenance Barn expected November 1
• Budgeting process for FY 2026/2027

The commission approved the September 29, 2025 minutes with a single amendment by a 6‑0 vote. Members agreed to add the Customer portion of the Rules & Regulations to the Tashua Knolls website and set deadlines for budget requests, a draft budget due November 24 and final approval on December 8. They also decided to issue one extra newsletter before year‑end with an introductory piece by Mr. Imperio, and to remove specific stairs and dead ash trees on the course. All 2025 rain checks will expire on the last playing day of the season.

• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes with amendment (6‑0)
• Agreed to add Customer portion of Rules & Regulations to website
• Set deadline for budget requests; draft budget due Nov 24, final approval Dec 8
• Planned removal of wood stairs on #12 Knolls
• Planned removal of rock stairs on #13 Knolls
• Planned removal of dead ash trees between #1 and #9 Knolls
• All 2025 rain checks will expire on the last playing day of the season
• Decided to issue one additional newsletter before year‑end with intro by Mr. Imperio

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will approve past minutes and receive reports on the Senior Center and Stern Village. The body plans to discuss changing the website location, publicity options, and parks notification methods.

• Approval of August 22, 2025 minutes
• Senior Center and Stern Village reports
• Change in location of Commission on Aging website
• Publicity options – newspapers, etc.
• Discussion of parks notification methods

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the August 22, 2025 meeting, with an abstention from Ms. Wiesner. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:28 pm was made, seconded, and carried. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the session.

• Approved August 22, 2025 minutes (abstention by Ms. Wiesner)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:28 pm (motion carried)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will approve the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss a break in the Whitney Avenue force‑main. It will review Wright‑Pierce’s proposal to evaluate rehabilitation or replacement of the Whitney Avenue pump station force‑mains, with an estimated cost not to exceed $85,500. The board will also receive updates on the 2105‑2125 Reservoir Avenue sanitary sewer connection request and the 7182‑7192 Main Street sewer extension.

• Review and possible approval of Wright‑Pierce proposal for Whitney Ave force‑main evaluation (cost ≤ $85,500)
• Discussion of Whitney Avenue force‑main break issue
• Update on 2105‑2125 Reservoir Avenue sanitary sewer connection request
• Update on 7182‑7192 Main Street sewer extension
• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The Trumbull Water Pollution Control Authority approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes and a purchase order for the recent force‑main repair. It unanimously approved Wright Pierce’s $85,500 proposal to replace the Whitney Avenue force‑main. The board also approved a developer’s sewer‑connection fee of $336,000 for a 48‑unit project, with a 3‑0‑1 vote, and then adjourned.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved purchase order for Whitney Avenue force‑main repair (unanimous consent)
• Approved Wright Pierce Whitney Avenue force‑main replacement proposal – $85,500 (unanimous consent)
• Approved developer’s 48‑unit sewer connection with $336,000 fee, effective 24 months (vote 3‑0‑1, Bryk abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Trumbull Parks & Recreation Commission approved the placement of a Dog Stick Library in the Indian Ledge Dog Park. A motion was also made to continue discussion on closing the parking lot at Beach Memorial Park. The commission accepted the July meeting minutes and unanimously approved the BMX Lap‑A‑Thon event. Additional items included a note on pickleball lighting hours.

• Approval of Dog Stick Library placement in Indian Ledge Dog Park
• Motion for further discussion on closing Beach Memorial Park parking lot
• Acceptance of July meeting minutes (7‑1 vote)
• Unanimous approval of BMX Lap‑A‑Thon event (Oct. 26‑27)
• Comment on extending pickleball lights to 10 pm

Board of Finance

The Trumbull Board of Finance will consider three FY 2024‑25 end‑of‑year transfers totaling $199,211 to address budget shortfalls. It will also review year‑to‑date budget reports for expenditures and revenues for FY 2025 and FY 2026. The meeting includes approval of the September 11, 2025 minutes before adjourning.

• FY 2024‑25 end‑of‑year transfers: $42,799, $2,660, and $153,752 to cover shortages
• Year‑to‑date budget report – expenditures FY 2026
• Year‑to‑date budget report – revenues FY 2026
• Year‑to‑date budget report – expenditures FY 2025
• Year‑to‑date budget report – revenues FY 2025

The Board approved three end‑of‑year transfers to cover budget shortfalls: $42,799, $2,660, and $153,752, each passing unanimously (6‑0‑0). The Board also approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes, with a 5‑0‑1 vote (one abstention). No other actions were taken.

• Approved $42,799 end‑of‑year transfer (6‑0‑0)
• Approved $2,660 end‑of‑year transfer (6‑0‑0)
• Approved $153,752 end‑of‑year transfer (6‑0‑0)
• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (5‑0‑1, 1 abstention)

Civil Service Board

The Trumbull Civil Service Board will approve the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes, consider two advertising requests for new hires, and approve a transfer list request. No new hire report will be presented this month. The meeting also includes a public comment period.

• Approve September 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Request to advertise & recruit for a Circulation Coordinator – Trumbull Public Library (Open & Competitive)
• Request to advertise & recruit for Administrative Assistant III – Planning & Zoning Office (Open & Competitive)
• Approve Transfer list request from Craig Romano
• No Civil Service New Hire Report this month

The Civil Service Board approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved advertising and recruiting for a Circulation Coordinator at the Trumbull Public Library and for an Administrative Assistant III in the Planning & Zoning Office. The Board added Craig Romano to the Transfer List and approved adding and confirming the Eligibility List for the Youth & Family Counselor on the agenda. No new hires were reported for the month and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved advertisement for Circulation Coordinator – Trumbull Public Library (3‑0)
• Approved advertisement for Administrative Assistant III – Planning & Zoning Office (3‑0)
• Added Craig Romano to the Transfer List (3‑0)
• Approved adding Eligibility List for Youth & Family Counselor to agenda (2‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved the Eligibility List for Youth & Family Counselor (2‑0, 1 abstention)
• Reported no new hires for the month (none)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:22 P.M. (2‑0, 1 abstention)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider two development applications. The body will review a special permit for a medical service provider and a site plan for a new retail store.

• 1 Trefoil Drive: Site plan approval for a 35,000 square foot grocery store
• 101 Merritt Boulevard: Special permit for InBloom Autism Services to occupy space and perform internal renovations
• 101 Merritt Boulevard: Requirement for a Wetlands Permit prior to parking lot expansion

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a special permit for InBloom Autism Services at 101 Merritt Boulevard, with an effective date of November 1, 2025. It also unanimously approved the revised site‑plan for a 35,000‑square‑foot grocery store at 1 Trefoil Drive, also effective November 1, 2025. The minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting were accepted.

• Approved special permit for InBloom Autism Services at 101 Merritt Blvd (effective Nov 1 2025) – vote 5‑0
• Approved site‑plan for 35,000 sq ft grocery store at 1 Trefoil Drive (effective Nov 1 2025) – vote 5‑0
• Approved minutes from Sep 17 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting – vote 5‑0
• Adjourned the Oct 15 2025 meeting – vote 5‑0

Health Board

The Trumbull Health Board will hear public comments, review the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting, and examine the July, August, and September Health Department Activity Reports. The meeting will also address any old business before adjourning.

• Public Comments
• Review Minutes of June 4, 2025
• Review July, August, and September Health Department Activity Reports
• Old Business
• Adjournment

Economic & Community Development Commission

The Economic & Community Development Commission will convene to approve minutes from September 2, 2025, and receive reports on business, community development, planning, grants, and events. The meeting will also include an update from the BRBC and an opportunity for public input.

• Approval of September 2, 2025, minutes
• Business update
• Community development update
• Planning update
• Grant update

Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee

The Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee approved two construction invoices—Arcadis for $50,100.00 and Bismark for $48,313.40—while rejecting a Tecton Architects invoice for $10,213.06. Members discussed a Project Labor Agreement that would require local workers and ban strikes, but no vote was taken. The committee also approved Sustainable Engineering Solutions as the commissioning agent, adding a $172,000 fee to the contract.

• Approved Arcadis invoice for $50,100.00
• Approved Bismark invoice for $48,313.40
• Rejected Tecton Architects invoice for $10,213.06
• Approved Sustainable Engineering Solutions as commissioning agent with $172,000 fee
• Discussed Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the school project

The Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee approved the September 30, 2025 minutes, with two members abstaining. No other formal actions were voted on; the committee received project updates and scheduled the next meeting for October 28, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (2 abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Trumbull Housing Authority

The Trumbull Housing Authority will hold a special meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 5 PM via Zoom. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a contract. No other agenda items are listed.

• Executive session to discuss contract

The board entered an executive session to discuss a contract, then left the session. A motion to amend the Geel Audit and Accounting contract to include a 90‑day review period was approved. The amended contract itself was subsequently approved. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Entered executive session to discuss contract (unanimous consent)
• Exited executive session (unanimous consent)
• Amended contract with Geel Audit to add 90‑day review clause (unanimous consent)
• Approved the amended Geel Audit contract (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Trumbull Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will consider approval of the minutes from its September 11, 2025 meeting and vote on adopting a town-wide survey for distribution. The meeting also includes updates on diversity training, a book‑club debrief of the October 6, 2025 discussion of "So You Want to Talk About Race," and a possible selection of a future book on Judaism/antisemitism. Additional items cover invitations to future meetings and any new business raised by members.

• Approval of minutes of September 11, 2025
• Approval of town-wide equity survey for distribution
• Diversity training update
• Book club debrief: "So You Want to Talk About Race" (Oct 6, 2025)
• Possible book club selection on Judaism/antisemitism

The task force approved the corrected meeting minutes, with two members abstaining and all others in favor. They voted unanimously to move the town-wide equity, diversity and inclusion survey to the Administration for review and distribution. The committee also approved discussing the SEPTA email and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved corrected minutes (abstentions: Powell, Rosenburg; all others in favor)
• Advanced town-wide survey to Administration (all in favor)
• Approved discussion of SEPTA email (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The Trumbull Library Board of Trustees will approve the September 10, 2025 minutes, hear reports from the Director, Treasurer, and the Fairchild committee, and discuss items from the Financial Subcommittee and the Bylaws and Policy Subcommittee. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of September 10, 2025 minutes
• Director's report (Stefan)
• Treasurer’s report (Antonio)
• Fairchild report (Mary, Kathleen)
• Discussion of Financial Subcommittee and Bylaws and Policy Subcommittee items

The Trumbull Library Board of Trustees approved the September 10, 2025 minutes with all members in favor. The board scheduled the Financial Subcommittee meeting for November 17 and noted that the Bylaws and Policy Subcommittee has submitted updated policies to the state, with a board vote planned for the November meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Scheduled Financial Subcommittee meeting for November 17
• Submitted updated policies to state; board vote to approve at November meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 PM (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Trumbull Zoning Board of Appeals will accept the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes and hold a public hearing. At the hearing the board will consider five variance applications for properties on Main Street, Bear Brook Road, Knollcrest Drive, Over Hill Drive, and Booth Hill Road. Each application seeks changes to required setbacks, lot size, road frontage, or use in Residential Zone A or AA.

• 6374 Main Street – Italian Corner Deli Property LLC – 8′ side yard setback, 19.5′ front lot setback, and expansion of a non‑conforming use in Residential Zone A.
• 6 Bear Brook Road – Jhackleen & Raymond Boychew – 19′ front lot setback variance for a single‑family home in Residential Zone AA.
• 11 Knollcrest Drive – Richard Ehrlich – 9.3′ side lot setback, lot size variance (30,361 sq ft. vs 43,560 sq ft.), and road frontage variance (69.99′ vs 150′) for a single‑family home in Residential Zone AA.
• 18 Over Hill Drive – J. Brian Faste – 7′ rear lot setback variance to install an inground swimming pool in Residential Zone AA.
• 91/93 Booth Hill Road – Kimberly Brolet & Virginia Evitts – lot line revision and lot size variance (13,606 sq ft. proposed) in Residential Zone AA.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved six variance applications—6374 Main Street, 6 Bear Brook Road, 11 Knollcrest Drive, 18 Over Hill Drive, and 91/93 Booth Hill Road—with conditions. All approvals were unanimous (5-0) except the minutes (4-0). The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved variance for 6374 Main Street (Application 25-16) with conditions (5-0)
• Approved variance for 6 Bear Brook Road (Application 25-19) with conditions (5-0)
• Approved variance for 11 Knollcrest Drive (Application 25-20) with conditions (5-0)
• Approved variance for 18 Over Hill Drive (Application 25-21) with conditions (5-0)
• Approved lot‑line and lot‑size variances for 91/93 Booth Hill Road (Application 25-22) with conditions (5-0)

Trumbull Education & Government Access Television Commission

The Trumbull Education & Government Access Television Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss the 2025-26 budget, and review station policies. The group will also provide updates on programming, technical projects, and social media efforts.

• Approval of August 2025 minutes
• 2025-26 budget status – update on Capital Projects
• Review/update of station policies
• 2025 Election programming
• CableCast server and automation project update

The Trumbull Education & Government Access Television Commission approved the August 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. The commission noted that additional funding for a studio server/router project had been approved by the Town Council as emergency legislation. Members were assigned to review and update station policies, schedule regular videographer meetings, and arrange equipment checks before Election Night. No other formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will meet via videoconference to review several permit applications for work within regulated areas. The body will consider new requests for residential additions and commercial parking, as well as continuing hearings for existing improvements.

• Application 25-31: Change of grade, plantings, and debris removal at 207 Tashua Road
• Application 25-34: Addition, deck, shed, pool, and removal of 6 trees at 38 Clover Hill Road
• Application 25-35: 24 additional paved parking spaces at 101 Merritt Boulevard
• Application 25-10 & 25-11: Legalizing retaining walls and decks at 6 Sycamore Street and Lot 321 Sycamore Street
• Application 25-25: 3-story apartment building and 9 townhouses at 5 & 15 Plumtree Lane (Hearing rescheduled to Nov 13)

The commission moved old business to the front of the agenda by unanimous vote. It voted 6-1 (one abstention) to continue Applications 25-10 and 25-11 to the November 6 meeting. A unanimous vote approved a public hearing for Application 25-25 on November 13 at Town Hall. The minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting were accepted by unanimous consent.

• Moved old business first (unanimous)
• Continued Applications 25-10 & 25-11 to Nov 6, 2025 (6-1, Lauria abstained)
• Approved public hearing for Application 25-25 on Nov 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Ethics Commission

The commission elected its officers, dismissed the first respondent in Complaint 2025-1 for lack of jurisdiction, and found probable cause for the second and third respondents in that complaint. It also found no probable cause for Complaint 2025-2. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Elected J.C. Cinelli as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Morag Vance as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Charles Slack as Secretary (unanimous)
• Adopted executive session to consider complaints #1‑2025 and #2‑2025 (unanimous)
• Dismissed first respondent in Complaint 2025-1 for lack of jurisdiction (unanimous)
• Found probable cause for second and third respondents in Complaint 2025-1 (unanimous)
• Found no probable cause for Complaint 2025-2 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:44 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Council

The Trumbull Town Council will vote on several resolutions, including reappointing two members to the Trumbull Day Commission and authorizing a Host Municipality Fee Agreement with AC Trumbull LLC. It will repeal and replace the Emergency Medical Services personnel tax abatement ordinances. The council will also adopt local option property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, their spouses, children, and surviving spouses. Additional resolutions allocate town funds, totaling over $750,000, to various accounts.

• Reappoint Joanne Glasser Orenstein to the Trumbull Day Commission (term to Sep 2, 2030) – Resolution TC30-168
• Authorize First Selectman Vicki A. Tesoro to enter a Host Municipality Fee Agreement with AC Trumbull LLC – Resolution TC30-170
• Repeal and replace EMS personnel tax abatement ordinances – Resolution TC30-171
• Approve local option property tax exemption for disabled veterans, spouses, children – Resolution TC30-172
• Appropriate $423,877 from the Fund Balance to various accounts – Resolution TC30-175

The council approved the September meeting minutes by unanimous consent. It adopted a Host Municipality Fee Agreement with AC Trumbull LLC, also by unanimous consent. The EMS personnel tax abatement ordinances were repealed and replaced, and a local‑option property tax exemption for disabled veterans, their spouses and children was approved, all with unanimous consent.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adopted Host Municipality Fee Agreement with AC Trumbull LLC (unanimous consent)
• Repealed and replaced EMS personnel tax abatement ordinances (unanimous consent)
• Approved property tax exemption for disabled veterans, spouses and children (unanimous consent)

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Commission

The Emergency Medical Service Commission will meet to review updates on vehicles, the building, staffing, and the classroom. The commission will also discuss plans for the EMS 50 year celebration in 2026.

• Approval of 8/26/25 meeting minutes
• Vehicle update
• Building update
• Staffing update
• EMS 50 year celebration 2026

Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee

The Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee approved the September 16 minutes and invoices for 80% of the schematic design phase. It accepted the Arcadis reconciliation summary, which shows an average estimate of $126,682,514, and voted to proceed to design development. The board also discussed design details such as classroom size reduction to 800 sq ft, EV‑parking requirements, and commissioning‑agent addenda.

• Approval of TSKP Studio invoices covering 80% of schematic design work
• Acceptance of Arcadis reconciliation summary (average $126,682,514) and recommendation to move to design development
• Discussion of reducing classroom size to 800 sq ft per room
• Consideration of providing EV parking for at least 20% of spaces per state statute
• Issuance of Commissioning Agent RFP Addendum 1 and preparation of Addendum 2

The Building Committee approved two construction invoices—Arcadis for $50,100 and Bismark for $48,313.40—by unanimous consent. A Tecton Architects invoice for $10,213.06 was rejected with an 0‑for, 8‑against vote. The committee also approved Sustainable Engineering Solutions as the Commissioning Agent, adding a $172,000 fee and selection reasons, and will report project updates to the Town Council on October 6.

• Approved Arcadis invoice for $50,100 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Bismark invoice for $48,313.40 (unanimous consent)
• Rejected Tecton Architects invoice for $10,213.06 (0 for, 8 against)
• Approved Sustainable Engineering Solutions as Commissioning Agent (unanimous consent)
• Approved amendment adding $172,000 fee and selection reasons to Commissioning Agent motion (unanimous consent)
• Entered Executive Session to review Commissioning Agent submissions (approved)
• Exited Executive Session (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 pm (unanimous consent)

Golf Course Commission

The Golf Course Commission will review maintenance projects for the Tashua Knolls and Glen golf courses and discuss plans for the 50th anniversary celebration in 2026. The meeting agenda includes reports from department directors and an executive session.

• Discussion of Tashua Knolls 50th anniversary events (April 2026)
• Review of maintenance barn and pump house repairs
• Director reports for Golf, Green Committee, and Concessionaire
• Executive session to discuss personnel matter
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

The Golf Course Commission approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. It entered and later exited an executive session to discuss personnel matters. The commission also approved the Agreement for the Property Director of Tashua Golf Course. Finally, it approved holding the 2026 CIAC State Girls Championship on June 8, 2026.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (9‑0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss customer and personnel matters (9‑0)
• Exited Executive Session (9‑0)
• Approved Agreement for Property Director – Tashua Golf Course (9‑0)
• Approved 2026 CIAC State Girls Championship, June 8, 2026, 8:30 AM shotgun start (9‑0)

Middlebrook Elementary School HVAC Improvements Building Committee

The Building Committee will discuss possible closure of purchase orders from Eagle Environmental and receive a project update. The main business is the discussion and approval of six invoices related to construction administration, construction work, network services, and asbestos abatement for the Middlebrook Elementary School HVAC improvements. The committee will also address old business items concerning the state grant close‑out and a UI change order.

• Approve Silver Petrucelli Invoice #25-2470 for $11,400.00 (Construction Administration)
• Approve Bismark Construction Invoice #10 for $23,887.39
• Approve Tomlinson Hawley Patterson Invoice #6 for $7,417.86
• Approve Power & Network Solutions Application #7 for $14,875.58
• Approve Eagle Environmental Inc. Invoice #24225 for $10,145.00 (Asbestos Abatement)

The Building Committee approved the minutes from the August 22, 2025 meeting. It then approved six invoices related to the Middlebrook Elementary HVAC project by unanimous consent. The committee also reviewed the state‑grant close‑out process and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved August 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved Silver Petrucelli Invoice #25-2470 for $11,400.00 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Bismark Construction Invoice #10 for $23,887.39 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Tomlinson Hawley Patterson Invoice #6 for $7,417.86 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Power & Network Solutions Application #7 for $14,875.58 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Silver Petrucelli Invoice #25-2407 for $3,800.00 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Eagle Environmental Inc. Invoice #24225 for $10,145.00 (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 pm (unanimous consent)

Town Council

The Finance Committee will review five resolutions to allocate funds from the Fund Balance and Contingency accounts. These actions aim to cover end-of-year shortages, union contract settlements, and emergency equipment replacements.

• Resolution TC30-174: Appropriate $423,877 from Fund Balance for various accounts
• Resolution TC30-175: Transfer $275,927 from Contingency for Union Contracts (Mate, PW/Parks)
• Resolution TC30-176: Appropriate $206,930 from Fund Balance for snow overtime and supplies
• Resolution TC30-177: Appropriate $26,559 from Fund Balance for various accounts
• Resolution TC30-173: Appropriate $2,593 from Fund Balance for studio upgrade and router replacement

The Finance Committee approved five resolutions appropriating and transferring funds from the town's fund balance. The largest was a $423,877 supplemental appropriation for various accounts, including a $398,497 workers' compensation claim. Additional actions included a $2,593 emergency appropriation for a TCTV router, a $275,927 transfer from contingency, a $206,930 supplemental for snowstorm overtime and supplies, and a $26,559 supplemental for various small needs. All motions were carried by unanimous consent.

• Approved $2,593 emergency appropriation for TCTV router (unanimous consent)
• Approved $423,877 supplemental appropriation for various accounts (unanimous consent)
• Approved $275,927 transfer from contingency to cover contract settlements (unanimous consent)
• Approved $206,930 supplemental for snowstorm overtime and program supplies (unanimous consent)
• Approved $26,559 supplemental for various small department needs (unanimous consent)

Town Council

The Trumbull Town Council will consider repeasing and replacing ordinances for Emergency Medical Service personnel tax abatements and approve local option property tax exemptions for disabled veterans and their families. The public hearings for these items are scheduled for October 6, 2025.

• Repeal and replace EMS personnel tax abatement ordinance (TC30-171)
• Approve local option property tax exemption for disabled veterans, spouses, and children (TC30-172)
• Approve local option property tax exemption for eligible veterans' surviving spouses (TC30-173)
• Tax abatement amounts for EMS volunteers range from $500 to $2,000 per year
• Public hearings scheduled for October 6, 2025

The Town Council adopted a new ordinance repealing and replacing the EMS personnel tax abatement ordinances, deleting Part 1 Section IV, and approved local‑option property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, their spouses and children, as well as for surviving spouses of eligible veterans. All three resolutions were carried by unanimous consent.

• Repealed and replaced EMS personnel tax abatement ordinances (Resolution TC30-171), deleting Part 1 Section IV – carried by unanimous consent
• Approved local‑option property tax exemption for disabled veterans, spouses and children (Resolution TC30-172) – carried by unanimous consent
• Approved local‑option property tax exemption for eligible veterans’ surviving spouses (Resolution TC30-173) – carried by unanimous consent

Town Council

The Rules & Research Committee will meet to consider three resolutions. These include two commission reappointments and an authorization for the First Selectman to enter a fee agreement.

• Resolution TC30-170: Host Municipality Fee Agreement between the Town of Trumbull and AC Trumbull LLC
• Resolution TC30-168: Reappointment of Joanne Glasser Orenstein to the Trumbull Day Commission through September 2, 2030
• Resolution TC30-169: Reappointment of Robert Finn to the Trumbull Day Commission through September 2, 2030

The Town Council unanimously reappointed Joanne Glasser Orenstein and Robert Finn to the Trumbull Day Commission, extending their terms to September 2, 2030. The Council also unanimously authorized First Selectman Vicki A. Tesoro to enter a Host Municipality Fee Agreement with AC Trumbull LLC.

• Reappointed Joanne Glasser Orenstein to Trumbull Day Commission (unanimous consent)
• Reappointed Robert Finn to Trumbull Day Commission (unanimous consent)
• Authorized First Selectman Vicki A. Tesoro to enter Host Municipality Fee Agreement with AC Trumbull LLC (unanimous consent)

Trumbull Day Commission

The commission will discuss the financial outcomes and committee performance of the 2025 Trumbull Day event. Members will also address the distribution of beer and wine proceeds to Fathers’ Clubs and begin planning for 2026.

• Discussion of 2025 Trumbull Day financials
• Review of 2025 Trumbull Day committees
• Distribution of beer and wine proceeds to Fathers’ Clubs
• Planning for 2026 event

The Trumbull Day Commission accepted the presented financial report. It approved a $4,266 distribution to the Jane Ryan Father’s Club for operating the beer and wine tent. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM by unanimous consent.

• Accepted financial report – unanimous consent
• Approved $4,266 distribution to Jane Ryan Father’s Club – unanimous consent
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 PM – unanimous consent

Commission on Aging

The Trumbull Commission on Aging meeting will review updates on the senior center and discuss topics for Officer Pysz. Members will consider changing the location of the commission’s website and explore publicity options such as newspaper announcements. Additional items include a discussion of town email or mailing list notifications from Parks and Recreation and other open discussion items.

• Change in location of Commission on Aging website
• Publicity options – newspapers, etc.
• Discussion of Parks and Rec notification – town email/mailing list
• Update – Senior Center (old business)
• Topics of discussion for Officer Pysz (old business)

Conservation Commission

The Trumbull Conservation Commission will meet on September 24, 2025 to consider several agenda items. The agenda includes discussions on media post information from the Planning & Zoning regulations and a tax insert with conservation information. Updates will be given on the State Forester’s evaluation of open spaces, the town’s farmer’s market participation, and the IWWC applications. The meeting is for discussion and updates rather than formal decisions.

• Discussion – Media Post Information from P&Z Regulations
• Discussion – Tax Insert with Conservation Information
• Update – State Forester Evaluation of Open Spaces – Mr. Coughlin
• Update – Farmer’s Market Participation
• Review and Discussion of IWWC Applications

The Conservation Commission postponed approval of the August 27 meeting minutes because a quorum was not present. No formal votes or approvals were recorded for any other agenda items. Commissioners noted several follow‑up actions, such as contacting the IWWC chair, inviting the new Recycling and Sustainability Coordinator to the next meeting, and planning participation in next year’s farmer’s market.

• Approval of August 27 minutes tabled (no vote recorded)

Trumbull Housing Authority

The board will review a repair estimate for the authority's maintenance truck. It will also discuss the status of state funding for congregate gutters, receive updates on ongoing lawsuits, and consider the Small Cities Grant application. An executive session is scheduled to discuss Urata’s contract and a property development contract.

• Truck repair estimate
• State funding status for congregate gutters
• Updates on lawsuits
• Small Cities Grant application
• Executive session on Urata’s contract and property development contract

The Trumbull Housing Authority approved the regular meeting minutes from August 26, 2025. It also approved a $5,805 expenditure for a truck repair and approved Urata’s food service contract, amended and retroactive to July 1, 2025. Several actions were assigned for follow‑up, including a request for funding information and a recommendation on additional unit‑rehab funding.

• Approved regular meeting minutes of August 26, 2025 (unanimous consent)
• Approved $5,805 truck repair expenditure to Park City Ford (unanimous consent)
• Approved Urata’s Food Service contract, amended and retroactive to July 1, 2025 (unanimous consent)
• Requested Executive Director to email Ms. Bakalar about state funding for Congregate gutters (unanimous consent)
• Asked Accountant to provide recommendation on additional unit‑rehab funding at next meeting (unanimous consent)
• Requested Property Manager to provide information on clog remediation and unit rehab at next meeting (unanimous consent)
• Entered executive session to discuss Urata’s contract and property development contract (unanimous consent)
• Exited executive session (unanimous consent)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will discuss a proposal for a comprehensive sewer rate study and a connection request for a new housing development. The body will also receive an update on the Beardsley Pump Station structural condition.

• Wright-Pierce proposal for a Cost-of-Service Sewer Rate Study estimated not to exceed $25,000
• Sanitary sewer connection request for a 48-unit apartment development at 2105-2125 Reservoir Avenue
• Proposed connection charge of $343,000 for the Reservoir Avenue development
• Update on Beardsley Pump Station structural condition regarding the garage floor slab

The commission approved the Wright Pierce rate‑study proposal for up to $25,000 by unanimous consent. It also authorized Wright Pierce to conduct a capacity study for the proposed 2105‑2125 Reservoir Avenue sanitary sewer connection, with the motion passing 3‑0‑1 (one abstention). Earlier minutes from July 23 and August 6 were approved unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Wright Pierce rate study proposal (up to $25,000) – unanimous consent
• Authorized Wright Pierce capacity study for 2105‑2125 Reservoir Avenue sewer connection – vote 3-0-1 (abstention Bryk)
• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous consent
• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous consent

Health Board

The Trumbull Health Board will hold a special meeting via video conference. Members will discuss personnel matters. They will also vote on the appointment of a medical advisor. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Discussion of personnel matters
• Vote on appointment of Medical Advisor

The board moved the next meeting to October 15, 2025 at 6:30 pm via Zoom. Members voted unanimously to enter executive session for personnel matters. A motion to offer the top‑rated candidate the Director of Health position passed with four votes in favor and one abstention. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Moved next board meeting to Oct 15, 2025 at 6:30 pm (unanimous)
• Approved executive session to discuss personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved offering Director of Health position to top‑rated candidate (4 in favor, 1 abstention)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (unanimous)

Civil Service Board

The Trumbull Civil Service Board will consider and vote on several eligibility lists for upcoming hires. Items include the police department’s social worker position, a sewage pump station operator for the WPCA, and an administrative assistant II for the Tax Collector’s Office. The board will also approve transfer‑list requests from multiple employees and adopt the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting.

• Approve Eligibility List for Police Social Worker – Trumbull Police Department (Open & Competitive, 100% training & experience)
• Approve Eligibility List for Sewage Pump Station Operator – WPCA (Open & Competitive, 100% training & experience)
• Approve Request to Advertise & Recruit for Administrative Assistant II – Tax Collector’s Office (Promotional, Open & Competitive, 80% training & experience, 20% computer skills test)
• Approve Transfer List requests from Katie Sabo, Katherine Rizzetta, Nicole Mihalko, Margaret Mastroni, Colleen Lombardo, Jean Curtis, Brian Fitzgerald, Coleen Fitch
• Approve minutes of the August 20, 2025 regular meeting

The Civil Service Board approved the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes and four hiring actions, each with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. Approved eligibility lists were adopted for the Police Social Worker position and the Sewage Pump Station Operator role. The board also approved advertising for an Administrative Assistant II in the Tax Collector’s Office and added eight employees to the Transfer List. No new hires were reported for September.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Eligibility List for Police Social Worker – Trumbull Police Department (4-0)
• Approved Eligibility List for Sewage Pump Station Operator – WPCA (4-0)
• Approved advertising and recruitment for Administrative Assistant II – Tax Collector’s Office (4-0)
• Approved adding eight employees to the Transfer List (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:09 P.M. (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to accept minutes from August 20, 2025, and hold a public hearing for a Special Permit application to allow LivFree to occupy a Residence A Zone property at 891 White Plains Road.

• Acceptance of August 20, 2025, minutes
• Public hearing: 891 White Plains Road adaptive reuse
• Applicant: Daniel Vieira
• Request: Special Permit for LivFree in Residence A Zone

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on a special permit application for 891 White Plains Road. The application was found to comply with the Adaptive Reuse Regulations and was approved unanimously (5-0) with an effective date of October 4, 2025. The minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

• Closed public hearing for Application File #25-22 (unanimously carried)
• Approved Application File #25-22, special permit for LivFree office, effective Oct 4, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Aug 20, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned the Sep 17, 2025 meeting (unanimously carried)

Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee

The committee is discussing construction logistics for building on an occupied site, including traffic patterns and utility connections. Members are preparing to review a reconciled project cost estimate at the next meeting to decide on moving into the next design phase.

• Total guaranteed maximum price budget is $118,000,000
• Review of construction entrance and staging area off Daniels Farm Road
• RFP for Commissioning Agent due September 23
• Discussion of potential early demolition of the pool to assist building placement
• Review of three-sided site access requested by the Fire Marshall

The Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee approved the September 2 meeting minutes and approved invoices for the schematic design phase. The committee then approved the recommendations presented by Arcadis, allowing the design team to proceed from schematic design into design development.

• Approved September 2 meeting minutes (motion carries, 2 abstentions)
• Approved invoices for 80% of schematic design phase (motion carries)
• Accepted Arcadis recommendations to move to design development (motion carries)

Golf Course Commission

The Trumbull Golf Course Commission will meet on September 15, 2025 at the Tashua Knolls Golf Course Clubhouse. The agenda includes a green update and standard procedural items. No decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Green Update

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The task force will meet to review reports from a Fairfield delegation and hold discussions with Sustainable Fairfield and the Golden Hill Paugusset Clan. Members will also provide updates on diversity training and a town-wide survey.

• Discussion with Sustainable Fairfield (Mary Hogue)
• Discussion with Golden Hill Paugusset Clan Mother Shoran Waupatukuay Piper
• Diversity Training update
• Town-wide survey update
• Book club meeting for 'So You Want to Talk About Race' on October 6, 2025

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with all members in favor and one abstention. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will consider several supplemental appropriations and transfers to cover budget shortages for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 fiscal years. The meeting includes reports from the internal auditor and town treasurer, as well as discussions on year-to-date budget expenditures and revenues.

• Supplemental appropriation of $423,877 and $441,167 from Fund Balance to cover end-of-year shortages
• Transfer of $275,927 from Contingency for Union Contracts settlement (Mate, PW/Parks)
• Supplemental appropriation of $206,930 from Fund Balance for snow overtime and supplies
• Transfer of $171,399 for police training, uniforms, and electricity overages
• Appropriation of $2,593 for studio upgrade and router replacement

The Trumbull Board of Finance unanimously approved a series of FY 2024‑2025 supplemental appropriations and transfers, including a $423,877 end‑year appropriation and a $2,593 capital outlay for studio upgrades and router replacement. Additional approvals covered snow overtime, police training, public works overtime, and other end‑year shortages, all with a 6‑0‑0 vote. The board also accepted the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting.

• Approved FY 2024‑2025 end‑year supplemental appropriation $423,877 (6‑0‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 capital outlay $2,593 for studio upgrade/router replacement (6‑0‑0)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 supplemental appropriation $26,559 (6‑0‑0)
• Approved transfer $275,927 from contingency for union contracts (6‑0‑0)
• Approved transfer $206,930 for snow overtime and supplies (6‑0‑0)
• Approved police department transfer $171,399 for training and uniform costs (6‑0‑0)
• Approved public works transfer $124,400 for overtime, maintenance, and utility overages (6‑0‑0)
• Approved end‑year transfer $441,167 to cover various shortages (6‑0‑0)

Community Facilities Building Committee

The Community Facilities Building Committee will approve invoices totaling $28,266.90 for professional services related to the Community & Senior Center at Grace Church Site. The agenda also includes the approval of prior meeting minutes and a presentation.

• Approval of July 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• QA&M Invoice Approval for $28,266.90
• Town Forum & Presentation
• Project: Community & Senior Center at Grace Church Site

The committee approved the July 23, 2025 special meeting minutes, amending the ballot question cost to $27,115,000 and correcting a name spelling. It also approved QA&M invoice #17263 for $28,266.90 to cover a contract extension. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved July 23, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved QA&M invoice #17263 for $28,266.90 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Trumbull Library Board of Trustees will approve the July 9, 2025 minutes, hear reports from the Director, Treasurer, and Fairchild representatives, and discuss items from the Financial, Bylaws and Policy, and Branding and Marketing subcommittees. No specific decisions or votes are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approve minutes from July 9, 2025
• Director report (Stefan)
• Treasurer’s report (Antonio)
• Fairchild report (Mary, Kathleen)
• Old Business: Financial, Bylaws & Policy, Branding & Marketing subcommittees

The board approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting with all members voting in favor. The board then adjourned the September 10, 2025 meeting at 7:28 PM, also unanimously.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:28 PM (all in favor)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will hold a hearing on September 10, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Nichols Room at Town Hall. The hearing will consider motor-vehicle assessment appeals on the Grand List as of October 1, 2024 for vehicles that are twenty years old or older. Assistant Assessor Lynn Ormsbee will present the appeals, and the Board will meet thirty minutes beforehand to resolve outstanding business.

• Hearing motor-vehicle assessment appeals for vehicles 20+ years old
• Assistant Assessor Lynn Ormsbee will present the appeals
• 30‑minute pre‑hearing session to resolve outstanding business
• Appeals based on Grand List as of Oct 1, 2024
• Location: Nichols Room, Town Hall; Time: 3 p.m.–7 p.m., Sept 10, 2025

The Board of Assessment Appeals approved the minutes from its April 2025 meeting. Jeffrey Craw voted to approve, while Tony D’Aquila abstained because he said he had not received the minutes. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (Jeffrey Craw approved; Tony D’Aquila abstained)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss a proposal from the Trumbull Community Women to install a dog stick lending library in a town park. The meeting also includes correspondence regarding safety concerns, including speeding and unauthorized gatherings, at Beach Memorial Park and Old Dike Road.

• Proposal for a dog stick lending library by Jane Chiappetta
• Safety concerns and request for after-hours parking lot closures at Beach Memorial Park
• Ranger report of 159 parking violations issued in August
• Report on 42 Ranger observations including ATV operation and debris dumping
• Update on the completion of paving at Unity Park

The commission accepted the July meeting minutes with a 7‑1 vote. It unanimously approved the BMX Lap‑A‑Thon event for October 26‑27. The Dog Stick Library was approved for placement in the Indian Ledge Dog Park by unanimous vote. A motion was unanimously passed to continue discussion on closing the Beach Memorial Park parking lot.

• Accepted July meeting minutes (7‑1 vote)
• Approved BMX Lap‑A‑Thon event (unanimous vote)
• Approved Dog Stick Library placement in Indian Ledge Dog Park (unanimous vote)
• Approved motion for further discussion on closing Beach Memorial Park parking lot (unanimous vote)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss an annual audit and vote on several resolutions, including a proposed ban on cannabis establishments and a tax abatement ordinance for volunteer firefighters. The body will also consider funding applications and various budget appropriations.

• Proposed ordinance to ban cannabis establishments in the Town of Trumbull
• Proposed tax abatement ordinance for volunteer firefighters at Nichols, Long Hill, and Trumbull Center Fire Departments
• Appropriation of $11,100 and $16,600 from Retained Earnings to Capital Outlay
• Transfer of $294,692 to various accounts
• Funding application for the Local Prevention Council Grant

The Trumbull Town Council unanimously adopted a new Volunteer Fireman Tax Abatement ordinance. It also appointed a Zoning Board of Appeals alternate, authorized a Local Prevention Council grant application, appropriated $11,100 and $16,600 for capital outlay, and adopted a ban on cannabis establishments. Resolution TC30-165 was withdrawn.

• Adopted Volunteer Fireman Tax Abatement ordinance (unanimous consent)
• Appointed Nancy Walkley as Zoning Board of Appeals alternate (unanimous consent)
• Authorized submission of Local Prevention Council grant application, naming First Selectman Vicki A. Tesoro as signatory (unanimous consent)
• Appropriated $11,100 from Retained Earnings to Capital Outlay (unanimous consent)
• Appropriated $16,600 from Retained Earnings to Capital Outlay (unanimous consent)
• Adopted ban on cannabis establishments in Trumbull (unanimous consent)
• Withdrew Resolution TC30-165 (no vote required)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from August 6, 2025. It accepted withdrawals for applications 25‑11 (11 Knollcrest Drive) and 25‑17 (260 Old Town Road) and deferred application 25‑16 (6374 Main Street) to the October 8, 2025 hearing. The board also approved variances for 80 Teller Road and for 1368 Huntington Turnpike (with conditions), each by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of application 25-11, 11 Knollcrest Drive
• Deferred application 25-16, 6374 Main Street to Oct 8, 2025 (5-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of application 25-17, 260 Old Town Road
• Approved variance for 80 Teller Road (5-0)
• Approved variances with conditions for 1368 Huntington Turnpike (5-0)

Trumbull Nature & Arts Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting by unanimous consent. It also approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting, with Commissioner Laracca abstaining. The board changed the date of the next meeting from December 9, 2025 to December 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved December 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (abstention from Laracca)
• Rescheduled December meeting to Dec 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 7:19 p.m. (unanimous consent)

Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee

The Building Committee approved the August 19, 2025 minutes with a correction and an abstention from one member. Members agreed to continue holding virtual meetings throughout September and scheduled the next meeting for September 16, 2025. The RFP for a Commissioning Agent was issued with a September 23 due date, and the committee noted that interviews are optional. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes as amended (abstention by Morello)
• Agreed to hold virtual meetings through September
• Set next meeting for September 16, 2025 (Zoom)
• Issued RFP for Commissioning Agent, due September 23 (no interview requirement)
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The commission approved hiring a Licensed Environmental Professional with a 6‑for‑0‑1 vote. It continued public hearings for Applications 25‑10 and 25‑11 to the October 7 meeting (6‑for‑0‑1). Application 25‑13 was approved with multiple conditions and the hearing was closed unanimously. The commission moved the Plum Tree LLC development (Application 25‑25) to a public hearing on October 7 and approved hiring an independent certified soil scientist, both unanimously.

• Approved hiring a Licensed Environmental Professional (6 for, 1 abstained)
• Continued public hearing for Applications 25-10 & 25-11 to Oct 7 (6 for, 1 abstained)
• Approved Application 25-13 with conditions (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Application 25-13 (unanimous)
• Moved Application 25-25 (Plum Tree) to public hearing on Oct 7 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring independent third‑party certified soil scientist (unanimous)

Economic & Community Development Commission

The commission will meet to review reports from the Director and the BRBC. The agenda consists of procedural updates and an opportunity for community input.

• Approval of August 5, 2025, minutes
• Director's reports on business, community development, planning, grants, and events
• BRBC Update
• Opportunity for community input

The Economic & Community Development Commission approved the amended August 5, 2025 minutes unanimously. It scheduled its next two meetings for October 14 and November 18. The commission then adjourned the meeting unanimously at 7:12 p.m. No substantive project approvals or denials were made.

• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Set next meeting dates: October 14 and November 18
• Adjourned meeting at 7:12 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Council

The council unanimously appointed Nancy Walkley as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, with her term ending the first Monday of December 2025. It also unanimously approved an $11,100 appropriation from retained earnings to the capital outlay account for a water‑meter shut‑off valve at the golf course. A further $16,600 was unanimously appropriated from retained earnings to replace the furnace at the maintenance barn. A proposed transfer of $294,692 was withdrawn and not acted upon.

• Appointed Nancy Walkley as ZBA alternate (unanimous consent)
• Appropriated $11,100 to Capital Outlay for golf‑course meter valve (unanimous consent)
• Appropriated $16,600 to Capital Outlay for maintenance barn furnace replacement (unanimous consent)
• Resolution TC30-165 to transfer $294,692 withdrawn

Town Council

The council unanimously approved three resolutions: it authorized the First Selectman to submit a two‑year Local Prevention Council grant application for $5,662.90 per year; it adopted a tax‑abatement ordinance for volunteer fire department personnel living outside town with graduated benefits up to $2,000; and it enacted a full prohibition on any cannabis establishment in the town.

• Authorized submission of $5,662.90 per year Local Prevention Council grant application (2‑year) and designated First Selectman Vicki A. Tesoro to sign (unanimous)
• Adopted Volunteer Fireman tax‑abatement ordinance: $500 (2nd year), $1,000 (3rd), $1,500 (4th), $2,000 (5th+ years) for eligible volunteers (unanimous)
• Prohibited any cannabis establishment in the Town of Trumbull (unanimous)

Health Board

The board entered executive session to discuss personnel matters. It then approved forwarding three Director of Health candidates to the Selectmen for interviews. The board also approved appointing a medical advisor pending resolution of concerns. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved motion to go into executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding three Director of Health candidates to Selectmen for interview (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of medical advisor pending concerns addressed (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. They also approved the submission of Beaches Memorial Park and the Tashua Tree Farm for review by the State Forester, also by unanimous consent. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. after a unanimous consent motion.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved submission of Beaches Memorial Park and Tashua Tree Farm for State Forester review (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:37 p.m. (unanimous consent)

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Commission

The Emergency Medical Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from May 27, 2025. The body will discuss updates regarding vehicles, the building, staffing, and the classroom.

• Approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vehicle update
• Building update
• Staffing update
• Classroom update

The commission voted to approve the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn was also carried. The 50‑year anniversary was discussed but no action was taken. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved May 27, 2025 commission minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Trumbull Housing Authority

The board will meet to discuss a union grievance in executive session and conduct a second reading of the CT Workplace Drug Testing/Employee Drug-Free Workplace policy. The meeting includes updates on solar panel quotes, lawsuits, and state grant applications.

• Second reading of CT Workplace Drug Testing/Employee Drug-Free Workplace policy
• Executive session to discuss Union Grievance
• Update on solar panel quotes
• Update on $313,000 state grant application for HVAC, doors, and gutters
• Update on Small Cities Grant

The Trumbull Housing Authority approved, by unanimous consent, an expenditure of up to $36,000 to rehabilitate three additional vacant units. The board also approved the second reading of the Connecticut Workplace Drug Testing Policy and the Employee Drug‑Free Workplace policy, each by unanimous consent. Minutes from the June 25 regular meeting and the July 11 special virtual meeting were approved, the latter with one abstention.

• Approved $36,000 rehab budget for three vacant units (unanimous consent)
• Approved second reading of CT Workplace Drug Testing Policy (unanimous consent)
• Approved second reading of Employee Drug-Free Workplace policy (unanimous consent)
• Approved regular meeting minutes of June 25, 2025 (unanimous consent)
• Approved special virtual meeting minutes of July 11, 2025 (one abstention)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss union grievance (unanimous consent)
• Exited Executive Session (unanimous consent)
• Adopted motion to adjourn meeting at 7:32 pm (unanimous consent)

Golf Course Commission

The Golf Course Commission will meet to review maintenance reports, approve a proposal for First Responder and Veteran's Day events, and discuss personnel matters. The meeting will include reports from the Director of Golf and various committee chairs.

• Approval of First Responder and Veteran's Day proposal
• Discussion of personnel matter in executive session
• Review of golf course maintenance and irrigation reports
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Discussion of golf cart fleet replacement

The Golf Course Commission unanimously approved a $4,000 purchase of a spare septic pump for emergency use. It also approved the payout of vacation time for the former Director of Golf Course Properties, with two members abstaining. The Board of Finance approved a transfer of funds for water‑meter, valve, and boiler repairs, sending the request to the Town Council. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved prior minutes (7‑0)
• Approved purchase of spare septic pump (~$4,000) (9‑0)
• Approved payout of vacation time for former Director (7‑0, abstain: Ciccaglione, Caliguire)
• Approved transfer of funds for water‑meter, valve, and boiler repairs (forwarded to Town Council)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss personnel matter (9‑0)
• Exited Executive Session (9‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (9‑0)

Commission on Aging

The commission approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting, with Ms. Rothbard and Ms. Randall abstaining. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent after a motion by Ms. Bordelon and a second by Ms. Randall.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (abstentions: Ms. Rothbard, Ms. Randall)
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent (motion by Ms. Bordelon, seconded by Ms. Randall)

Middlebrook Elementary School HVAC Improvements Building Committee

The Building Committee approved six invoices for the Middlebrook Elementary HVAC project, including a $561,877.50 Action Air invoice, all by unanimous consent. The committee also approved the minutes of July 31 2025 and an amendment to the May 29 2025 minutes. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved Spectrum Environmental LLC invoice $65,634.15 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Silver Petrucelli invoice $3,800 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Tomlinson Hawley Patterson invoice $143,671.92 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Power & Network Solutions invoice $49,875 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Action Air invoice $561,877.50 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Bismark invoice $37,729.25 (unanimous consent)
• Approved amendment to May 29 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved July 31 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)

Trumbull Education & Government Access Television Commission

The commission approved the July 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. They voted unanimously to refuse Jonathan Rios' request to stream the commission's football programming. They also moved the October 2nd meeting to October 7th, again unanimously.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied permission for Jonathan Rios to stream football content (unanimous)
• Rescheduled October 2 meeting to October 7 (unanimous)

Civil Service Board

The Trumbull Civil Service Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the July 16 meeting and a series of eligibility lists for various city jobs, including a library director, fleet mechanic, public works supervisor, golf course property director, and emergency services assistant. It also approved advertising for a tax clerk position and added Patricia Keane to the transfer list. All motions passed with votes of 3‑0 except one 2‑0 approval where a member abstained.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved eligibility list for Assistant Library System Director – Trumbull Public Library (3‑0)
• Approved eligibility list for Fleet Mechanic – Highway Department (3‑0)
• Approved eligibility list for Public Works Supervisor – Highway Dept. (3‑0)
• Approved eligibility list for Property Director, Tashua Knolls Golf Course (3‑0)
• Approved eligibility list for Administrative Assistant – TEMS – Trumbull Emergency Services (2‑0, Ann Langley abstained)
• Approved request to advertise/recruit Full‑Time Delinquent & Deferral Tax Clerk – Tax Collector’s Office (3‑0)
• Approved addition of Patricia Keane to Transfer List (3‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission reordered the agenda to hear the Trumbull Mall study first and then approved the study and its accompanying text amendment, striking the age‑restriction language. It also approved text amendments for the Professional Office Overlay Zone, extended the cannabis establishment moratorium for one year, added special regulations for the POOZ along White Plains Road, and approved a subdivision of 35 Broadway. All approvals were effective August 29, 2025. The minutes from the June 18 meeting were accepted.

• Agenda reordered to hear Mall study first – vote 5-0
• Approved Trumbull Mall Area Market Feasibility Study and amended text amendment (strike age clause) – vote 5-0
• Approved Professional Office Overlay Zone text amendment – vote 5-0
• Approved extension of cannabis establishment moratorium – vote 4-1 (Cousins opposed)
• Approved special regulations for POOZ along White Plains Road – vote 5-0
• Approved subdivision of 35 Broadway into two lots – vote 5-0
• Accepted minutes from June 18, 2025 meeting – vote 4-0-1

Police Pension Plan B Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review a quarterly investment report from Principal Asset Management. Members will discuss the return of incorrect contributions, 401a balance transfers to 457 accounts, and USI calculations for officer buy-ins.

• Quarterly client report as of June 30, 2025
• Discussion on return of incorrect contributions
• Discussion on transferring 401a balances to 457 accounts
• Review of USI calculations for officer buy-in contributions and 30-year maturity forecasts

The Trumbull Police Pension Plan B Board approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes with all trustees voting in favor. The board also discussed incorrect contributions, transfer of 401a balances, and USI calculations, but no actions were voted on. The meeting was adjourned at 5:21 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (all voted in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:21 p.m. (all voted in favor)

Police Pension Board

The Trumbull Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to review a quarterly report and approve pension calculations. The board will also receive notification regarding the death of Carol Rich.

• Approval of pension calculations from USI for Officer Edward Bachiocchi
• Quarterly report presented by Michael Quirini, Principal
• Notification of the death of Carol Rich
• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The trustees approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. They also approved the pension calculations for Officer Edward Bachiocchi, who will begin receiving benefits at age 47 with no escalator increases. Additionally, the board voted to discontinue survivor pension benefits for Carol Rich. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved pension calculations for Officer Edward Bachiocchi (unanimous)
• Discontinued survivor pension benefits for Carol Rich (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee

The Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting, with one abstention. It then approved TSKP Invoice #250501-2 for $410,000 for schematic design by unanimous consent. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved minutes of August 5, 2025 (abstention from J. Cinelli)
• Approved TSKP Invoice #250501-2 for $410,000 (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 pm (unanimous consent)

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The committee approved the August 14 meeting minutes, with all members in favor except Mr. Powell who abstained and Mr. Gray who was not present. It decided to send individual email invitations, followed by phone calls, to department heads for future guest scheduling, and Mr. Rosenburg will draft the invitation email. The group also confirmed that Mary Hogue will attend the next meeting on September 11 and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (all in favor, Powell abstained, Gray absent)
• Adopted individual email invitations with phone follow‑up for guest scheduling
• Rosenburg assigned to draft the invitation email
• Confirmed Mary Hogue will join next meeting on September 11
• Motion to adjourn passed (all in favor at 8:49 pm)

Board of Finance

The Board approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. It authorized $11,100 for a shut‑off valve installation and $16,600 to replace a failed oil furnace in the town‑maintenance barn, both with unanimous votes. The Board also transferred $294,000 among various accounts as detailed in Schedule A, again by unanimous consent. All motions passed with a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved $11,100 shut‑off valve appropriation (6-0-0)
• Approved $16,600 oil furnace replacement appropriation (6-0-0)
• Approved $294,000 end‑of‑year account transfers (6-0-0)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Authority unanimously approved a sewer connection for the 0.93‑acre parcel at 3030 Huntington Road, assessing the owner $24,839 payable over 20 years. It also unanimously adopted a new fee structure for multifamily residential housing, setting a $7,000 per‑unit connection charge for buildings with more than four units, with exemptions for age‑restricted housing and recent prior approvals. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved sewer connection for 3030 Huntington Road, assessment $24,839 (unanimous)
• Adopted new multifamily housing connection fee: $7,000 per unit for buildings >4 units, with exemptions (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board unanimously approved the June 4, 2025 minutes. It voted to continue the hearing on Application 25-11 for 11 Knollcrest Drive. The board also approved with conditions the variance requests for 395 Dayton Road (Application 25-12), 60 Hemlock Trail (Application 25-13), and 36 Manor Drive (Application 25-14). All votes were 5‑0.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Continued Application 25-11: 11 Knollcrest Drive (5-0)
• Approved with conditions Application 25-12: 395 Dayton Road (5-0)
• Approved with conditions Application 25-13: 60 Hemlock Trail (5-0)
• Approved with conditions Application 25-14: 36 Manor Drive (5-0)

Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee

The Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting, with Bob Gerbert abstaining. No invoices were presented for review. No project items were approved at this meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:59 pm.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (abstention from Gerbert)
• No invoices presented
• No project items approved
• Adjourned meeting at 7:59 pm (unanimous consent)

Economic & Community Development Commission

The commission approved the June 17, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. It also passed a unanimous motion to submit a letter of support to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the proposed zoning changes affecting the Trumbull Mall area. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved submission of a letter of support to PZC for Trumbull Mall zoning changes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council approved the July 10 minutes with a unanimous consent amendment. It appointed Thomas Broderick as the District 5 Democratic Town Council representative through a unanimous consent resolution. The Council also appointed Kevin McGee as a Zoning Board of Appeals alternate member, again by unanimous consent. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Appointed Thomas Broderick as District 5 Democratic Town Council representative (unanimous consent)
• Appointed Kevin McGee as Zoning Board of Appeals alternate member (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Middlebrook Elementary School HVAC Improvements Building Committee

The Building Committee approved the meeting minutes from June 26, 2025 by unanimous consent. It then approved a series of invoices, including a $596,838.45 contract with Action Air Systems for HVAC work. Additional approvals covered contracts with Tomlinson Hawley Patterson, Power & Network Solutions, Bismark, Eagle Environmental, and several PCCO items. The next meeting is scheduled for August 22, 2025.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved Action Air Systems invoice $596,838.45 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Tomlinson Hawley Patterson invoice $353,865.12 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Power & Network Solutions invoice $50,350.00 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Bismark invoice $29,369.25 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Eagle Environmental design services $2,650.00 (unanimous consent)
• Approved PCCO #006 invoice $3,956.90 (unanimous consent)
• Approved PCCO #005 invoice $16,192.00 (unanimous consent)

Golf Course Commission

The Golf Course Commission approved the proposed plans for First Responders and Veterans Appreciation Days. The motion was made by Mr. Satin, seconded by Mr. Caliguire, and carried unanimously (8‑0). The commission also approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting and adjourned the session.

• Approved minutes of June 23, 2025 (8‑0)
• Approved First Responders and Veterans Appreciation Days proposal (8‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:45 PM (8‑0)

Community Facilities Building Committee

The Senior/Community Facilities Building Committee approved the corrected minutes from the June 25 meeting with unanimous support. The committee then adjourned the special meeting, also unanimously. No votes were taken on the proposed senior/community center referendum.

• Approved June 25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The commission unanimously approved the proposed sewer user rates, which increase the residential rate from $6.488 to $6.715 per CCF (a 3.5% rise). It also unanimously approved a $14,000 contract for geotechnical borings to investigate a sinking trench on Lake Avenue. The board scheduled a special videoconference meeting for August 6, 2025, to consider an alternate rate structure for multifamily housing and a septic assessment at 3030 Huntington Road, Stratford. Earlier, the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved proposed sewer user rates, including residential increase to $6.715 per CCF (unanimous)
• Approved $14,000 contract for Lake Avenue trench geotechnical borings (unanimous)
• Scheduled special videoconference meeting on Aug 6, 2025 to discuss alternate multifamily housing rate structure and Huntington Road assessment

Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee

The Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting, with Mr. Lubin abstaining. The committee also approved TSKP Studio Invoice #250501-1 for schematic design in the amount of $82,000 by unanimous consent.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (abstention from Mr. Lubin)
• Approved TSKP Studio Invoice #250501-1 for schematic design, $82,000 (unanimous consent)

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board approved the minutes from the June 18 meeting (3‑0). It also approved the request to advertise and recruit a full‑time Police Social Worker (3‑0) and approved eligibility lists for three positions: Personal Property Administrator, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, and Youth & Family Counselor (each 4‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 12:14 p.m. (4‑0).

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved advertising/recruiting full‑time Police Social Worker (3‑0)
• Approved eligibility list for Personal Property Administrator – Tax Assessor’s Office (4‑0)
• Approved eligibility list for Fleet Maintenance Supervisor – Highway Dept. (4‑0)
• Approved eligibility list for Youth & Family Counselor – Human Services Dept. (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:14 p.m. (4‑0)

Golf Course Commission

The Golf Course Commission met on July 16, 2025 and reviewed numerous ongoing projects, noting many items such as tee openings, path grading, fence removal, sod delivery, aeration, and guard‑rail repairs are complete. Several tasks remain pending, including cleaning stone monuments, replacing a wooden fence, and adding signage to restrict chipping on the practice green. New business covered fixing irrigation on #5 Tee Glen, removing a dead tree, pruning several trees, restoring a donated bench, and additional aeration and gardening work. No formal votes, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting.

Middlebrook Elementary School HVAC Improvements Building Committee

The virtual Building Committee meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025 was cancelled at 7:30 p.m. because the host was unavailable. No agenda items were considered, and all items will be addressed at the next meeting on July 31, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Pension Board

The Trumbull Pension Board voted unanimously to approve the listed pension benefits for Joann Perkowski, Judith Prusak, Michael Ricciardi and Louis Sheehy. The board also approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting and adjourned at 8:09 p.m. The board said it will take Michael Dufficy’s pension‑calculation appeal under consideration at a future meeting.

• Approved pension benefits for Joann Perkowski ($2,285.91) – unanimous
• Approved pension benefits for Judith Prusak ($3,091.79) – unanimous
• Approved pension benefits for Michael Ricciardi ($1,716.09) – unanimous
• Approved pension benefits for Louis Sheehy ($4,996.97) – unanimous
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 8:09 p.m. – unanimous

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Trumbull Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the June meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved adjusting park lighting to stay on until 10:00 PM for the summer, with a return to 9:30 PM when school is in session. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved extending park lights to 10:00 PM for summer (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Trumbull Housing Authority

The Trumbull Housing Authority held a special meeting on July 11, 2025 via Zoom. The agenda listed the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, an executive session to discuss compensation for a THA employee, and adjournment. The minutes contain no recorded actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The task force unanimously approved the meeting minutes. The planned diversity‑training session was postponed until new dates are set. Members decided the current town‑wide survey is sufficient to present to town administration, and Mr. Tropp will revise it for the August meeting. Ms. Flemming will contact the Parks and Recreation director to arrange regular attendance by department heads at future meetings.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Postponed diversity training (no new date set)
• Determined town‑wide survey ready to engage administration
• Mr. Tropp to revise and circulate survey for August meeting
• Ms. Flemming to contact Parks & Rec (Noreen) to involve department heads regularly
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Trumbull Education & Government Access Television Commission

The commission voted to approve the June 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken. The board received updates on the FY24‑25 budget closeout, the FY25‑26 budget request approved by the Town Council, and upcoming programming and technical projects. Future meeting dates were also listed.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved a $75,000 supplemental appropriation to fund an operational audit of the Board of Education. Minutes from the June 5 and June 12, 2025 meetings were approved with corrections. The meeting was adjourned at 6:44 pm.

• Approved $75,000 supplemental appropriation for BOE operational audit (unanimous consent)
• Approved June 5, 2025 Board of Finance minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved June 12, 2025 Board of Finance minutes with corrections (unanimous consent)
• Corrected misspelling of DeGennaro’s name in minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:44 pm (unanimous consent)

Town Council

The Trumbull Town Council unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing $31,750,000 in bonds and temporary borrowings for the planning, design, demolition, construction, renovation, equipping and furnishing of a new senior center. The council also approved several other items, including a $5,000 bicycle‑rack microgrant, a school‑safety grant application, an $82,000 vehicle‑repair appropriation, funding for an EMT/Paramedic labor agreement, a $75,000 audit of the Board of Education, a $75,000 professional services appropriation, and a deferment of the 2025 property‑assessment revaluation. All actions were adopted by unanimous consent.

• Authorized $5,000 microgrant for eight bicycle racks (unanimous consent)
• Authorized application for DOJ school‑violence prevention grant (unanimous consent)
• Appropriated $82,000 for Public Works vehicle repair (unanimous consent)
• Approved funding for EMT/Paramedic labor agreement (2024‑2027) (unanimous consent)
• Initiated and funded $75,000 audit of Board of Education accounts (unanimous consent)
• Appropriated $75,000 for Town Council professional services (unanimous consent)
• Deferred real‑property revaluation to assessment year starting Oct 1 2026 (unanimous consent)
• Approved $31,750,000 bond issue and temporary borrowings for new senior center (unanimous consent)

Library Board of Trustees

The Trumbull Library Board approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. It voted to lower the DVD overdue fine from $1.00 to $0.15 per day. The board also decided not to meet in August and to reconvene in September 2025. The Marketing and Branding Subcommittee was dissolved after completing its project.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Reduced DVD overdue fine to $0.15 per day (all in favor)
• Board will not meet in August; will reconvene in September 2025 (all in favor)
• Dissolved Marketing and Branding Subcommittee after project completion
• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 PM (all in favor)

Police Pension Board

The trustees approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. They authorized a retroactive pension payment of $8,323.03 to Leonard Scinto and increased his monthly pension by $226.25 to $9,494.16. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (all voted in favor)
• Approved retroactive pension payment of $8,323.03 to Leonard Scinto (all voted in favor)
• Approved increase of Leonard Scinto's monthly pension by $226.25 to $9,494.16 (all voted in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all voted in favor)

Town Council

The council unanimously appointed Mary Isaac to the Veterans & First Responders Center Building Committee and Samantha Miller to the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force. It authorized a $5,000 state microgrant for eight bicycle racks and a DOJ grant application for school safety equipment. An $82,000 appropriation was made for public‑works vehicle repairs, a Board of Education audit was initiated, and $75,000 was appropriated for Town Council professional services.

• Approved appointment of Mary Isaac to Veterans & First Responders Center Building Committee (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Samantha Miller to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force (unanimous)
• Authorized application for $5,000 CT DOT microgrant for eight bicycle racks (unanimous)
• Authorized application for DOJ COPS School Violence Prevention Program grant (up to $290,630) (unanimous)
• Appropriated $82,000 from Fund Balance to Public Works/Fleet Maintenance for vehicle repair (unanimous)
• Initiated audit of Board of Education accounts (unanimous)
• Appropriated $75,000 from General Fund to Town Council Services & Fees Professional (unanimous)

Town Council

The council unanimously deferred the 2025 real‑property revaluation to the 2026 assessment year. It also approved a $31,750,000 appropriation and bond issuance to fund a new senior/community center. The senior‑center financing resolution was sent to voters for a June 17 referendum, and the clerk was directed to draft the referendum question. Funding for the EMT/Paramedic labor agreement was also approved.

• Deferred 2025 property revaluation to 2026 assessment year (unanimous)
• Approved $31,750,000 appropriation for new senior/community center (unanimous)
• Authorized issuance of $31,750,000 town bonds for senior center (unanimous)
• Sent senior‑center financing resolution to voters for June 17 referendum (unanimous)
• Directed Town Clerk to prepare explanatory referendum text (unanimous)
• Approved funding for labor agreement with IAEP Local R1‑604, SEIU, NAGE (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The commission approved hiring a Licensed Environmental Professional to guide site remediation, with a vote of 6 for and 1 abstention. It also voted to continue the public hearing on the Sycamore Street applications to the September 2 meeting, first by a 5‑for, 1‑against, 1‑abstain vote and then unanimously. The minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting were accepted unanimously.

• Hire Licensed Environmental Professional – vote 6 for, 1 abstained (Lauria)
• Continue public hearing to Sept 2 – vote 5 for, 1 against (Deecken), 1 abstained (Lauria)
• Continue public hearing to Sept 2 – vote carried unanimously
• Accept June 3, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous consent

Middlebrook Elementary School HVAC Improvements Building Committee

The Building Committee approved seven invoices related to the Middlebrook Elementary HVAC improvements, each by unanimous consent. The largest approved invoice was Action Air for $286,415.50. The committee also approved the May 29, 2025 minutes and scheduled a Zoom update meeting for July 15, 2025.

• Approved Silver Petrucelli Invoice #25-1711 for $3,800 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Silver Petrucelli Invoice #25-1919 for $1,900 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Bismark Invoice #7 for $27,113.00 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Power & Network Solutions Req #4 for $93,575.00 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Tomlinson Hawley Paterson Req #3, Invoice #7078 for $16,215.00 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Spectrum Environmental Req #1 for $76,395.13 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Action Air Invoice #00148 for $286,415.50 (unanimous consent)
• Approved minutes of May 29, 2025 meeting (unanimous consent)

Community Facilities Building Committee

The committee approved the minutes of the May 19 special meeting and the June 11 meeting, each by unanimous vote. They moved agenda item #8 ahead of #7 by unanimous vote. They approved Invoice #17185 for $1,023,309, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of May 19 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 11 meeting (unanimous)
• Moved agenda item #8 ahead of #7 (unanimous)
• Approved Invoice #17185 for $1,023,309 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:48 p.m. (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the May 28, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent. It confirmed a $10,000 allocation for the Long Hill Green Planting project, to be completed by the end of July. The commission set the Farmer’s Market participation date for August 28 and outlined material and raffle plans. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Allocated $10,000 for Long Hill Green Planting (completion by end of July)
• Scheduled Farmer’s Market participation for August 28, 2025
• Adopted plan to distribute Conservation booklets at libraries and Farmer’s Market
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 pm (unanimous consent)

Trumbull Housing Authority

The board approved $17,000 in additional excess‑cash expenditures as presented by the Finance Director, bringing total approved excess‑cash spending to $47,000. It also authorized the Finance Director to spend any remaining excess cash and to provide a list of proposed projects by the following Friday. The board entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters and unanimously authorized the labor attorney to offer a compensation package. All regular and special‑meeting minutes were approved by unanimous consent.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved June 10, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved $17,000 additional excess cash expenditures (unanimous consent)
• Authorized Finance Director to spend any remaining excess cash and submit project list by Friday (unanimous consent)
• Confirmed total approved excess cash expenditure of $47,000 (unanimous consent)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel issues (unanimous consent)
• Authorized labor attorney to offer compensation package (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:44 pm (unanimous consent)

Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee

The Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee approved the June 3, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent. The committee decided the next meeting will be held by Zoom on July 8. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Scheduled next meeting by Zoom on July 8
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Commission on Aging

The commission approved the minutes from April 25 (amended), May 19, and June 4, 2025. The May 19 approval recorded one abstention from Ms. Wiesner. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved April 25, 2025 minutes (amended) by unanimous consent
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes with one abstention (Ms. Wiesner)
• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent
• Adjourned meeting at 3:46 pm by unanimous consent

Golf Course Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 19 meeting unanimously. It entered a consulting agreement with former Director of Golf Course Properties Andy Fries, effective June 1 and terminable with 30‑day written notice. The commission moved into an executive session to discuss a personnel matter and later exited that session, each motion passing unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 19 minutes (6‑0)
• Entered consulting agreement with Andy Fries (effective June 1)
• Moved into executive session to discuss personnel matter (6‑0)
• Exited executive session (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. It then approved advertising and recruiting for a series of positions in the Highway and Parks Department, including Maintainer II, III, IV, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, Equipment Operator Senior, Public Works Supervisor, and Property Director. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. The board adjourned at 12:28 P.M.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved advertising & recruitment for Maintainer II – Highway & Parks Dept. (3‑0)
• Approved advertising & recruitment for Maintainer III – Trumbull Highway Dept. (3‑0)
• Approved advertising & recruitment for Maintainer IV – Trumbull Highway Dept. (3‑0)
• Approved advertising & recruitment for Fleet Maintenance Supervisor – Trumbull Highway Dept. (3‑0)
• Approved advertising & recruitment for Equipment Operator Senior – Trumbull Highway Dept. (3‑0)
• Approved advertising & recruitment for Public Works Supervisor – Trumbull Highway & Parks Dept. (3‑0)
• Approved advertising & recruitment for Property Director – Tashua Knolls Golf Course (3‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission gave a favorable recommendation to locate the new Hillcrest Middle School on town‑owned property at 530 Daniels Farm Road (vote 5‑0). It denied the CT Trumbull Village LLC text amendment application #25‑07 (vote 1‑4). It approved the zone change for 12 Cambridge Drive from I‑L2 to an Age‑Restricted Housing Overlay Zone (vote 5‑0). It also approved the special permit/site plan for the same project, with conditions on EV charging, a generator, and a landscape bond (vote 5‑0).

• Recommended location of new Hillcrest Middle School at 530 Daniels Farm Road (5‑0)
• Denied CT Trumbull Village LLC text amendment application #25‑07 (1‑4)
• Approved zone change for 12 Cambridge Drive to Age‑Restricted Housing Overlay (5‑0)
• Approved special permit/site plan for 12 Cambridge Drive with EV, generator, and landscape bond conditions (5‑0)
• Released full erosion control bond for 2157 Huntington Turnpike (5‑0)

Trumbull Day Commission

The Trumbull Day Commission approved the meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It also approved all committee reports, including vendor limits and event logistics, unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved committee reports (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic & Community Development Commission

The Economic & Community Development Commission approved the April 2, 2025 minutes and the May 6, 2025 minutes, each with a unanimous vote. The Commissioners then voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive actions or policy decisions were taken.

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Trumbull Nature & Arts Commission

The commission approved the March 12, 2025 minutes as amended by unanimous consent. Approval of the December 17, 2024 minutes was deferred until September. The September 16 meeting was rescheduled to Wednesday, September 3. The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 pm by unanimous consent.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Deferred approval of December 17, 2024 minutes until September
• Rescheduled September 16 meeting to Wednesday, September 3
• Adjourned meeting at 7:34 pm (unanimous consent)

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The task force approved the minutes from the May 8 meeting, with Mr. Bolton abstaining and all others voting in favor. It confirmed two book‑club events: “Being Heumann” on July 28 and “So You Want to Talk about Race” on October 6. The diversity‑training session was postponed and will not involve EDIT members. Mr. Bolton will circulate the latest town‑wide survey before the July meeting, and Mr. Tropp will email Ms. Kelly about the conversation and provide a recording.

• Approved May 8 minutes (Bolton abstained)
• Postponed diversity training and decided not to include EDIT members
• Confirmed book club event “Being Heumann” on July 28 at 6 pm
• Confirmed book club event “So You Want to Talk about Race” on Oct 6 at 6 pm
• Will consider “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew” at July meeting
• Mr. Bolton to circulate latest town‑wide survey before July meeting
• Mr. Tropp to email Ms. Kelly with meeting recording link
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (all in favor)

Board of Finance

The Board adopted a supplemental appropriation of $82,000 from the General Fund to the Public Works Department for emergency repair of a Caterpillar excavator. The motion was moved by Paul Timpanelli, seconded by Vincent DeGennaro, and approved by unanimous consent. The Board also approved the minutes of the April 10, 2025 meeting and rescheduled its next meeting to July 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved $82,000 supplemental appropriation for excavator repair (unanimous consent)
• Approved minutes of April 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous consent)
• Rescheduled next Board of Finance meeting to July 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Community Facilities Building Committee

The Community Facilities Building Committee approved the May 14, 2025 minutes as amended with a unanimous vote. Approval of the May 19, 2025 minutes was postponed and will be considered at the next meeting. The committee also reviewed alternative senior‑center designs but did not vote on a preferred option.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (tabled)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:29 PM, also by unanimous consent. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes – vote: all in favor
• Adjourned meeting at 7:29 PM – vote: all in favor

Trumbull Housing Authority

The board unanimously approved a $30,000 expenditure to fund three renovation projects: a bathroom repair, sewer preventative maintenance, and completion of unit #15. Invoices must be submitted to the accountant before June 30 for compliance. The meeting also reviewed solar‑energy program options, but no decision was made.

• Approved $30,000 renovation expense (unanimous consent)
• Motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous consent)
• Solar energy program proposals discussed; no decision taken

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance set the town's FY 2025-26 mill rate at 35.69, resulting in a 2.9% property tax increase, passing 5‑1. Three budget‑related motions – reducing the EMS budget, increasing Parks & Rec funding, and cutting the fund‑balance use – all failed with the recorded vote tallies. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Set FY 2025-26 mill rate at 35.69 (2.9% tax increase) – Passed 5-1
• Reduce EMS budget by $300,000 – Motion failed 1-5
• Increase Parks & Rec budget by $50,000 to $675,000 – Motion failed 3-3
• Reduce use of fund balance by $2,800,000 to zero – Motion failed 1-5
• Adjourn meeting – Approved by unanimous consent

Commission on Aging

The Trumbull Commission on Aging discussed plans for a senior‑center referendum campaign, including letter drafting, event tables, and volunteer recruitment. No formal approvals or votes on those items were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 3:58 pm by unanimous consent.

• Adjourned meeting at 3:58 pm (unanimous consent)

Health Board

The board accepted the minutes from the April 9, April 29, and May 7 meetings, each motion passing unanimously. The board then adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m. by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted April 9 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted April 29 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted May 7 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:43 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board unanimously approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0). It then approved Application #25‑06 for 35 Broadway, granting the requested variances with conditions (4‑0). No decision was recorded for Application #25‑07 (84 Elliott Road) during this meeting.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Application #25-06 (35 Broadway) with conditions (4-0)

Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee

The Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting with unanimous consent. No invoices were presented for approval. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 pm by unanimous consent.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:24 pm (unanimous consent)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The commission approved Application 25-14 for Trevor Dodd & Stephanie Urquidi with specified conditions, voting 6‑for, 1‑abstain. It voted to continue Applications 25-10 and 25-11 to the July 1, 2025 meeting, with a 5‑for, 1‑abstain, 1‑against tally. The public hearing on Application 25-13 was also continued to July 1, 2025, passing unanimously. The minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting were accepted by unanimous consent.

• Approved Application 25-14 (wetland permit) with conditions (6 FOR, 1 ABSTAINED)
• Continued Applications 25-10 & 25-11 to July 1, 2025 (5 FOR, 1 ABSTAIN, 1 AGAINST)
• Continued public hearing on Application 25-13 to July 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council voted 18-2 to postpone the real‑property revaluation until the assessment year beginning Oct 1 2026 and approved emergency legislation to proceed with the consulting firm. It also appointed Thomas Whitmoyer as the District 7 Democratic council representative, sent the Veterans & First Responders Center committee appointment back to committee, authorized a Neighborhood Assistance Act application that includes contributions of $32,500 to Make A Wish Foundation, $126,000 to Mutual Housing Association, $150,000 to Saint Vincent’s Medical Center, and $40,000 to Aspire Living and Learning, approved Bismark Construction, Inc. as construction manager and Arcadis U.S., Inc. as owner’s project manager for the Hillcrest Middle School Replacement, and authorized settlement of a workers‑comp claim. All actions except the revaluation deferment were adopted by unanimous consent.

• Deferral of real‑property revaluation to assessment year starting Oct 1 2026 – vote 18-2 (against: Sather, Lenzen)
• Approved Bismark Construction, Inc. as construction manager for Hillcrest Middle School Replacement – adopted as amended by unanimous consent
• Approved Arcadis U.S., Inc. as Owner’s Project Manager for Hillcrest Middle School Replacement – adopted by unanimous consent
• Authorized Town Attorney to settle Keith Golding workers‑comp claim – adopted by unanimous consent
• Authorized First Selectman (or designee) to submit Neighborhood Assistance Act application with contributions of $32,500, $126,000, $150,000, and $40,000 – adopted by unanimous consent
• Appointed Thomas Whitmoyer as District 7 Democratic Town Council representative – adopted by unanimous consent
• Sent appointment to Trumbull Veterans & First Responders Center Building Committee back to committee – adopted by unanimous consent

Golf Course Commission

The Golf Course Commission voted to enter an executive session to discuss a personnel issue, with the motion made by Chair Dowling, seconded by Moyer, and carried unanimously (2‑0). After the discussion, the commission voted to exit the executive session, again with a motion by Dowling, seconded by Moyer, and carried unanimously (2‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Enter executive session to discuss personnel issue (2-0)
• Exit executive session (2-0)

Middlebrook Elementary School HVAC Improvements Building Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting. It then approved a series of change orders and invoices for the Middlebrook Elementary HVAC project, totaling about $277,000. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 pm.

• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved Silver Petrucelli invoice $1,900 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Action Air Systems invoices totaling $118,236.05 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Bismark Construction invoices totaling $36,731.75 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Power Network Solutions invoices totaling $113,525.00 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Tomlinson Hawley Patterson invoice $47,713.75 (unanimous consent)
• Approved VanZelm invoice $1,198.60 (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:24 pm (unanimous consent)

Conservation Commission

The Trumbull Conservation Commission approved the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. The commissioners then adjourned the May 28, 2025 meeting at 7:50 p.m., also by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions were decided during the session.

• Approved April 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 p.m. (unanimous consent)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority approved its FY2025‑2026 operating budget unanimously. It authorized a settlement on the Burns Construction change‑order not to exceed $220,000. The board also approved a $36,000 design contract with Tighe & Bond for the Hawley Lane pump station redesign. An executive session was opened and closed by unanimous consent.

• Approved FY2025‑2026 operating budget (unanimous consent)
• Entered executive session to discuss Burns Construction change‑order (unanimous consent)
• Ended executive session (unanimous consent)
• Authorized settlement on Burns Construction change‑order not to exceed $220,000 (unanimous consent)
• Approved Tighe & Bond design proposal for Hawley Lane pump station redesign – $36,000 (unanimous consent)
• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:21 p.m. (unanimous consent)

Town Council

The council unanimously approved Bismark Construction (incorporated) as the construction manager and Arcadis U.S., Inc. as the owner’s project manager for the Hillcrest Middle School replacement. It also deferred the 2025 real‑property revaluation to the 2026 assessment year and authorized the First Selectman to submit a Neighborhood Assistance Act application covering four nonprofit projects. Additional actions included appointing a council representative to the Veterans & First Responders Center committee, settling a workers‑compensation claim, and holding three senior‑center resolutions in committee.

• Approved Bismark Construction (incorporated) as construction manager for Hillcrest Middle School Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Arcadis U.S., Inc. as Owner’s Project Manager for Hillcrest Middle School Replacement (unanimous)
• Deferred real‑property revaluation to assessment year starting Oct 1 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized First Selectman Vicki A. Tesoro to submit Neighborhood Assistance Act application for $32,500 Make A Wish, $126,000 Mutual Housing Association, $150,000 Saint Vincent’s Medical Center, $40,000 Aspire Living and Learning (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of a Town Council representative to the Trumbull Veterans & First Responders Center Building Committee (unanimous, name pending)
• Authorized town attorney to settle the Keith Golding workers‑compensation claim (unanimous)
• Held resolutions TC30‑138, TC30‑139, TC30‑140 in committee (unanimous)
• Moved items #5 and #6 out of order (unanimous)

Trumbull Day Commission

The Trumbull Day Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved and accepted all committee reports. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:58 PM.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous; motion by R. Grassia, seconded by E. Bermudez)
• Approved and accepted committee reports (unanimous; motion by C. Davis, seconded by R. Grassi)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 PM (motion by B. Cooper, seconded by E. Bermudez)

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Commission

The commission approved the April 29, 2025 EMS meeting minutes after a motion by Matt Wheeler was seconded by Joel Hirschfield and carried. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Matt Wheeler, seconded by Joel Hirschfield, which also carried. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 29, 2025 EMS minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Trumbull Housing Authority

The Authority approved the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. After a presentation on a zero‑cost solar energy program, the board agreed to hold a special Zoom meeting on June 10, 2025 to review financial matters and the solar panel proposal. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 pm.

• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent
• Scheduled special Zoom meeting for June 10, 2025 to discuss finances and solar panel proposal
• Adjourned meeting at 7:46 pm by motion approved

Trumbull Education & Government Access Television Commission

The commission approved the April 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions or votes were taken. The meeting included updates on a potential budget overrun, programming plans, technical status, and a new social‑media strategy.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board approved the April 30 special meeting minutes. It also approved advertising and recruiting for an assistant library systems director, a youth & family counselor, and approved eligibility lists for a landscape gardener and a staff accountant. The board added the youth & family counselor item to the agenda and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved April 30, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes (3‑0)
• Approved advertising/recruiting for Asst. Library Systems Director – Trumbull Library (100% training & experience) (3‑0)
• Approved eligibility list for Landscape Gardener – Parks Dept. (promotional only) (3‑0)
• Approved eligibility list for Staff Accountant – Finance Dept. (open & competitive) (3‑0)
• Added agenda item to advertise/recruit Youth & Family Counselor – Social Services/Senior Citizens Services Dept. (100% training & experience) (3‑0)
• Approved advertising/recruiting for Youth & Family Counselor – Social Services/Senior Citizens Services Dept. (3‑0)
• Approved adjournment at 12:20 P.M. (3‑0)

Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee

The Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee approved the May 6, 2025 minutes, with one member abstaining. No invoices were approved. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Community Facilities Building Committee

The Community Facilities Building Committee met on May 19, 2025, heard public comments, and after reviewing design options, voted unanimously to approve the current plan (options 1, 6, and 7). The committee also approved a motion to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Unanimously approved the current plan (options 1, 6, and 7)
• Motion to adjourn passed (all in favor)

Commission on Aging

The Commission voted to support the current senior center plan and location and recommended that the Town Council place the plan before voters in a referendum. The May 23 meeting was cancelled and rescheduled for June 4 at 3:00 pm in the Senior Center. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Supported senior center plan and recommended referendum (unanimous consent)
• Cancelled May 23 meeting and rescheduled for June 4 at 3:00 pm at Senior Center
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Golf Course Commission

The Golf Course Commission approved the minutes from April 28, 2025 by an 8‑0 vote. It entered and later exited an executive session, each motion passing unanimously (8‑0). Commissioners reached consensus on three special promotions for the 2025 season and created a committee to develop a marketing plan and plan the 2026 Knolls anniversary. The meeting was adjourned by an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved April 28 minutes (8-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss issues (8-0)
• Exited executive session (8-0)
• Approved 2025 special promotions (consensus)
• Formed marketing committee for promotions and 2026 anniversary (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Community Facilities Building Committee

The committee voted to approve the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes, with the motion passing unanimously. Members also agreed to amend page 8 of the minutes to correctly note that Mr. Fabrizio made a comment, not Mr. Sather. No other formal actions were taken; the committee only discussed three design options for the senior/community center.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended page 8 of minutes to credit Mr. Fabrizio (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The board approved the minutes from the April 9 meeting unanimously. A motion passed to stop charging a replacement fee for library cards starting June 14, 2025, with a suggested donation to the Friends of the Library. The Fairchild Board agreed on an amount to contribute toward the cost of the Fairchild branch sign. The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 PM with all members in favor.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (vote: all in favor)
• Eliminated library card replacement fee effective June 14, 2025 (vote: all in favor)
• Fairchild Board agreed on contribution amount for Fairchild branch sign (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44 PM (vote: all in favor)

Police Pension Plan B Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the November 12, 2024 minutes with unanimous support. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police Pension Board

The trustees entered and exited several executive sessions to discuss contract negotiations with retired Deputy Chief Leonard Scinto. They approved adjusting Scinto's pension to the assistant chief salary retroactively to his retirement date and requested USI to verify the calculation amounts. The board also approved survivor and pension benefits for three retirees: Angela Golding, Robert Capone, and Judith Coughlin. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Entered executive session for contract negotiations with Leonard Scinto (motion carried)
• Adjusted Leonard Scinto pension to assistant chief salary retroactive to retirement (7 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Requested USI to verify retroactive and new payment calculations for Leonard Scinto (7 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Approved survivor’s pension $4,212.93/mo for Angela Golding (all in favor)
• Approved pension $6,429.47/mo for Robert Capone (all in favor)
• Approved survivor’s pension $2,845.21/mo for Judith Coughlin (all in favor)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April meeting. It also unanimously approved the Trumbull United Soccer End‑of‑Year Celebration to be held on June 5 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Trumbull United Soccer End‑of‑Year Celebration on June 5, 6‑9 PM (unanimous)
• Motion to return to regular meeting approved (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Golf Course Commission

The commission approved the installation of a range net, to be funded in the next fiscal budget. The committee reached consensus to remove the split‑rail fence on the walking path. It also decided to add new signage prohibiting chipping on the Knolls practice green. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved range net installation (funded in next fiscal budget)
• Consensus to remove split rail fence on walking path
• Decided to add new signage prohibiting chipping on Knolls practice green

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The task force approved the minutes from the April 10 meeting, with one member abstaining. It confirmed two book‑club events for July 28 and October 6. The group chose not to move forward with printing images for Asian Pacific American Heritage month. It also agreed to invite additional community members to future EDIT meetings and postponed discussion of the town‑wide survey.

• Approved April 10 meeting minutes (abstention by Mr. Powell)
• Confirmed two book‑club events: “Being Heumann” (July 28) and “So You Want to Talk about Race” (Oct 6)
• Decided not to proceed with Asian Pacific American Heritage month image printing
• Agreed to extend invitations to additional participants for EDIT meetings
• Tabled discussion of town‑wide survey until next month

Town Council

The council adopted Resolution TC30-142, approving a 20‑year tax abatement for the development of 75 Merritt Boulevard, with Kubtec obligated to spend at least $3 million on building improvements. The resolution was passed as emergency legislation, both actions receiving unanimous support.

• Approved 20‑year tax abatement for 75 Merritt Blvd development (unanimous)
• Passed tax abatement resolution as emergency legislation (unanimous consent)

Town Council

The Trumbull Town Council approved the fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget, bringing the total to $225,160,577. The budget includes a $40,750 increase to General Government capital outlay and a $13,000 increase for the Parks Community Theater program. The adoption passed with an 18‑1 vote, with Councilman Scinto voting against.

• Adopt FY 2025‑2026 budget (total $225,160,577) – vote 18-1 (against: Scinto)
• Increase General Government capital outlay $40,750 – vote 18-1 (against: Scinto)
• Increase Parks Community Theater program expenses $13,000 – unanimous consent
• Increase General Fund total $53,750 – unanimous consent
• Set new Parks total $3,882,705 – unanimous consent
• Set new Recreation and Parks total $4,210,882 – unanimous consent
• Approve new Grand Total $225,160,577 – vote 18-1 (against: Scinto)
• Adopt new Technology total $1,470,024 – included in overall budget

Health Board

The Trumbull Health Board meeting on May 7, 2025 was cancelled due to an Information Technology issue. No agenda items were considered or voted on. The next meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2025 at 6:30 pm via video conference.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the April 2, 2025 minutes unanimously (5‑0). It approved the requested front and rear lot setback variances for 86 Wilson Avenue with conditions (5‑0). The board voted to postpone the 35 Broadway subdivision application to the next meeting (5‑0). It also approved a six‑month extension for the landscaping deadline at 900 White Plains Road (5‑0).

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved variances for 86 Wilson Avenue reconstruction (5-0)
• Postponed 35 Broadway subdivision application to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved six-month extension for landscaping at 900 White Plains Road (5-0)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The commission unanimously approved Application 25-08 for Giacobbe Construction LLC to build a single‑family dwelling on Marshall Ave with specified conditions. It also approved Application 25-09 for Emilia Ferri’s retaining wall project with conditions, voting 5‑1. Applications 25-13 and 25-14 were moved to a public hearing, and field inspections for those applications were scheduled for May 20, 2025.

• Approved Application 25-08 (Giacobbe Construction LLC) for single‑family dwelling with conditions (unanimous)
• Moved Application 25-13 (Joseph Juliano) to public hearing (unanimous)
• Moved Application 25-14 (Trevor Dodds & Stephanie Urquidi) to public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Application 25-09 (Emilia Ferri) with conditions (5 For, 1 Against)
• Closed public hearing on Application 25-09; continued hearings on 25-10 and 25-11 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of April 1 and April 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled field inspections for Applications 25-13 and 25-14 on May 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic & Community Development Commission

The commission deferred approval of the April 1, 2025 minutes to the next meeting. No substantive proposals were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approval of April 1, 2025 minutes deferred to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous) at 7:17 p.m.

Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee

The Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee approved the minutes from the April 22 meeting. The committee entered an executive session, selected Bismark as the Construction Manager and Arcadis as the Owner’s Project Manager, and approved both selections by unanimous consent. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Entered executive session to discuss and select OPM and CM (unanimous consent)
• Approved selection of Bismark as Construction Manager (unanimous consent)
• Approved selection of Arcadis as Owner’s Project Manager (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 pm (unanimous consent)

Town Council

The council adopted Resolution TC30-141, appropriating $125,000 from the General Fund to Services and Fees – Professional, with a vote of 16‑4. The same appropriation was passed as Emergency Legislation by a 16‑4 vote. A motion to continue discussion of the tax‑abatement agreement for 75 Merritt Boulevard was carried unanimously, postponing that decision to a later meeting.

• Approved $125,000 appropriation for professional services (16-4)
• Adopted the appropriation as Emergency Legislation (16-4)
• Postponed vote on tax‑abatement agreement for 75 Merritt Blvd (unanimous consent to continue)
• Continued meeting to May 8 to consider pending senior‑center items (unanimous consent)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission closed the public hearing on Application File #25-08. The commission amended the permit to require a high temporary fence across the back berm. The amended application was approved with a 5‑0 vote.

• Closed public hearing for Application File #25-08 (5-0)
• Amended permit to require high temporary fence across back berm (5-0)
• Approved Application File #25-08 as amended (5-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimously carried)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. The scheduled invasive‑vines work weekend was cancelled due to bad weather. $2,000 of the remaining budget was spent on tree planting at Tashua Knolls. The West Michia IWWC application was approved with conditions and is now back in the court system.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Cancelled invasive‑vines work weekend (weather)
• Spent $2,000 remaining budget on Tashua Knolls tree planting
• Approved West Michia IWWC application with conditions

Civil Service Board

The board approved the minutes from the March 19 regular meeting. It approved advertising and recruiting for a Personal Property Administrator – Tax Assessor and for a Fleet Mechanic – Motor Equipment Repairer. The board also approved placing Erinne Bugge on the Transfer List. The meeting was adjourned at 12:17 P.M.

• Approved March 19 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved advertisement and recruitment for Personal Property Administrator – Tax Assessor (4-0)
• Approved advertisement and recruitment for Fleet Mechanic – Motor Equipment Repairer (4-0)
• Approved placing Erinne Bugge on Transfer List (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Trumbull Day Commission

The Trumbull Day Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes. The commission then unanimously accepted all committee reports. Finally, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 PM.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted committee reports (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:12 PM (motion passed)

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Commission

The EMS Commission approved the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting after a motion by Shea Gregg and second by Matt Wheeler. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:05 pm following a motion by Tom Kiely, seconded by Matt Wheeler. Both motions carried.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (motion by Shea Gregg, seconded by Matt Wheeler, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 pm (motion by Tom Kiely, seconded by Matt Wheeler, carried)

Health Board

The Trumbull Health Board voted unanimously to terminate the current Health Director. It also voted unanimously to direct the Director of Human Resources to begin a search for a new Director of Health. Earlier, the board entered and exited executive session on a personnel matter, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Motion to enter executive session for personnel matters – carried unanimously
• Motion to terminate the current Health Director – carried unanimously
• Motion directing HR to start search for a Director of Health – carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – carried unanimously

Tax Partnership Screening Committee

The committee postponed approval of the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously passed a motion recommending a 20‑year tax abatement agreement for Kub Technologies, Inc. at 75 Merritt Boulevard, contingent on the company acquiring the property and Town Council approval. The committee also agreed to prohibit tax appeals during the abatement period and to consider a claw‑back clause if the property is sold before the agreement ends.

• Postponed approval of the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Unanimously recommended a 20‑year tax abatement agreement for 75 Merritt Blvd, conditioned on Kub Tech acquiring title and Town Council approval
• Agreed to include a condition prohibiting Kub Tech from filing a tax appeal during the 20‑year abatement period
• Decided to consider a claw‑back clause if Kub Tech sells the property before the agreement ends (details to be finalized later)
• Agreed to schedule another meeting as needed based on Kub Tech and Town Council response
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Golf Course Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved using LaPorta to replace the range netting. Additionally, the commission agreed the restaurant may share event information in its newsletter, will post newsletters online and on Facebook, will have the concessionaire clean the trash area, will distribute a revised Rules & Regulations document, and will arrange name badges for outside personnel.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved use of LaPorta for replacement netting (9-0)
• Allowed restaurant to share event information in commission newsletter
• Agreed to post newsletters on website and Facebook
• Concessionaire agreed to clean up trash area
• Will distribute revised Rules & Regulations document soon
• Will obtain name badges for outside personnel
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Town Council

The Finance Committee hearing reviewed the Town Clerk budget, sewer department budget, and Tashua Knolls Golf Commission budget. No approvals, denials, or other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Adjourned finance committee meeting by unanimous consent

Town Council

The Trumbull Finance Committee approved a $40,750 increase for the Technology line and accepted the new Technology total of $1,470,024. It also accepted the new General Government total of $29,754,342, the General Fund total of $211,004,914, and the overall Grand Total of $225,147,577. Each motion passed with a 5‑1 vote, with Vice Chairman Tony Scinto voting against.

• Restore $40,750 to Technology (5-1)
• Accept new Technology total $1,470,024 (5-1)
• Accept new General Government total $29,754,342 (5-1)
• Accept new General Fund total $211,004,914 (5-1)
• Accept new Grand Total $225,147,577 (5-1)

Town Council

The council appropriated $125,000 from the General Fund for professional services, passing the motion 4‑1‑1. It also approved a 20‑year tax abatement for the development of 75 Merritt Boulevard, with the motion passing unanimously. Both actions were recorded as resolutions TC30‑141 and TC30‑142.

• Approved $125,000 appropriation from General Fund (vote 4-1-1)
• Approved 20-year tax abatement for 75 Merritt Boulevard (unanimous vote)

Commission on Aging

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. It passed a resolution encouraging seniors to become involved in moving forward the proposed Senior Center at Grace Church, also by unanimous consent. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:07 pm with unanimous consent.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved resolution encouraging senior involvement in Senior Center proposal (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:07 pm (unanimous consent)

Middlebrook Elementary School HVAC Improvements Building Committee

The Building Committee unanimously approved a $16,750 change order to expedite electrical equipment and a $14,535 proposal for asbestos monitoring. It also approved a $9,400 credit for soffits and eight invoices totaling $108,395.50. All actions were adopted by unanimous consent.

• Approved $16,750 expediting electrical equipment (GE/ABB) – unanimous consent
• Approved $9,400 credit for soffits – unanimous consent
• Approved Bismark Invoice #4 for $5,434 – unanimous consent
• Approved THP Invoice #1 for $10,315 – unanimous consent
• Approved Power Network Power Solutions Invoice #1 for $28,975 – unanimous consent
• Approved Action Air Invoice #1 for $45,457.50 – unanimous consent
• Approved Silver Petrucelli Invoice #25-1711 for $3,800 – unanimous consent
• Approved Eagle Environmental asbestos monitoring proposal for $14,535 – unanimous consent

Town Council

The Finance Committee opened its FY2025‑2026 budget public hearing at 7:24 p.m., received no public speakers, and closed the hearing at 7:25 p.m. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Town Council

The Finance Committee held a public hearing with no public comments. The council unanimously approved a motion to enter executive session to discuss security and personnel issues, then unanimously approved ending that session, and finally closed the budget hearing by unanimous consent. No substantive budget items or policy decisions were made.

• Enter executive session to discuss security and personnel issues – motion carried unanimously
• End executive session – motion carried unanimously
• Close budget hearing – motion carried by unanimous consent

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority approved the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved Change‑Order #5 for the Reservoir Avenue & Old Town Road pump stations, a negative adjustment of $37,903.07. The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.

• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved Change‑Order #5 for Reservoir Ave. & Old Town pump stations, negative $37,903.07 (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 p.m. (unanimous consent)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission postponed consideration of a text amendment (File #25-07) to the May 21 meeting. It voted 5‑0 to recommend an easement to the State DOT for a rapid flashing pedestrian beacon on Quality Street. The commission also approved the release of an erosion‑control bond for 49 Daniels Farm Road and adopted the March 19 minutes.

• Postponed deliberations on Text Amendment File #25-07 to May 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended easement to State DOT for rapid flashing beacon on Quality Street (5-0)
• Released erosion control bond for 49 Daniels Farm Road (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 19, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Town Council

The Finance Committee voted to close the FY2025‑2026 budget hearing with unanimous consent. It also agreed to hold an executive session at the next budget hearing to discuss specific personnel matters. No other budget items were approved or denied during this meeting.

• Motion to close budget hearing carried unanimously
• Executive session on personnel cases scheduled for next budget hearing

Trumbull Housing Authority

The board unanimously approved the Maintenance Charges Plan and waived reading of the policy to adopt a $15 base rent increase for Stern Village effective July 1, 2025. It also approved, by unanimous consent, the Congregate’s base rent and core services increase of $100, with the effective date set for 2025. The 2025‑2026 budget was not approved and will be tabled until after the executive session. The meeting minutes from March 25 were approved with an abstention from Ms. Pederson.

• Approved Maintenance Charges Plan (unanimous consent)
• Approved $15 base rent increase for Stern Village (unanimous consent)
• Approved $100 increase (base rent $40 + services $60) for Congregate, effective 2025 (unanimous consent)
• Approved March 25 meeting minutes with an abstention from Ms. Pederson
• Approved entry into Executive Session to discuss personnel (unanimous consent)
• Tabled approval of the 2025‑2026 budget pending executive session

Town Council

The council voted to close the FY2025‑2026 budget hearing, and the motion passed by unanimous consent. The Finance Department reported that an outside consultant was denied in the budget process. No other substantive actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

• Closed budget hearing (unanimous consent)
• Denied outside consultant in budget process

Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee

The committee approved the minutes of the April 1, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. It also approved entering Executive Session at 3:51 pm for Construction Manager presentations and exiting that session at 9:12 pm, both by unanimous consent. No final decision on insurance or bond expenses was made; the committee will gather more information for a possible decision at the May 6 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 pm by unanimous consent.

• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved entry into Executive Session at 3:51 pm for Construction Manager presentations (unanimous consent)
• Approved exit from Executive Session at 9:12 pm (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:20 pm (unanimous consent)

Tax Partnership Screening Committee

The committee approved the April 1, 2025 minutes unanimously and discussed several tax‑abatement proposals for Kubtec. Members asked Kubtec to supply a projection for a 10‑year tax freeze followed by a 5‑year phased schedule and asked the Assistant Tax Assessor to prepare independent tax‑impact calculations. The next meeting was scheduled for April 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Requested Kubtec to provide 10‑year freeze/5‑year phased tax projection (pending)
• Asked Assistant Tax Assessor to run independent tax‑impact calculations (pending)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom (set)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Golf Course Commission

The Golf Course Commission reported that several tees and fairways are near completion, irrigation systems are mostly functional, and routine mowing, seeding, fertilizing, and bunker work are underway. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Trumbull Board of Assessment Appeals reviewed several real‑ and personal‑property appeals on April 21, 2025. It granted the Mexander appeal in full with a unanimous vote and denied the Dana & Dan and Michael Urbanek appeals, the latter also unanimously. The board also granted Michael Kessler’s appeal in full, though the vote tally was not recorded.

• Mexander appeal granted in full, unanimous (4‑0)
• Dana & Dan appeal denied
• Michael Urbanek appeal denied, unanimous (4‑0)
• Michael Kessler appeal granted in full (vote not noted)

Pension Board

The board approved pension benefit payments for two retirees, Robert Marconi ($2,977.72) and Lisa Sciortino ($1,582.64). The board also approved the final version of the Annual First Selectman's Letter. Additionally, the board approved the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting. All motions passed unanimously with a 4-0-0 vote.

• Approved pension benefits for Robert Marconi ($2,977.72) and Lisa Sciortino ($1,582.64) – 4-0-0
• Approved final version of the Annual First Selectman's Letter – 4-0-0
• Approved minutes of the January 21, 2025 meeting – 4-0-0

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Trumbull Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the Amputee Awareness 5K to be held at Indian Ledge Park on April 26. The commission also approved a "Carry In and Carry Out" sign for each park and endorsed the concept of a Habitat for Humanity Pickleball tournament pending availability and fees. Minutes from the March meeting were accepted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Amputee Awareness 5K event at Indian Ledge Park – Unanimous
• Approved "Carry In and Carry Out" signage for each park – Unanimous
• Approved concept of Habitat for Humanity Pickleball Tournament, contingent on availability and fees – Unanimous
• Accepted March meeting minutes – Unanimous
• Returned to regular meeting – Unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – Unanimous

Trumbull Education & Government Access Television Commission

The commission voted to approve the February 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. Commissioners noted that the board still has one vacancy. The finance update warned of tight staffing budgets and a $8,750 addition for capital projects for FY 2025‑26. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board added agenda item 04-25-02 and approved a $125,000 appropriation from the Fund Balance for architectural services at the Trumbull Senior/Community Center (5-1-0). It also approved a $4,120 transfer for professional social‑worker services (6-0-0). Additionally, the Board approved the minutes from four prior meetings unanimously.

• Added agenda item 04-25-02 (6-0-0)
• Approved $125,000 appropriation for senior center architectural services (5-1-0)
• Approved $4,120 transfer for social worker professional services (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec 12, 2024 meeting (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 13, 2025 meeting (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Mar 25, 2025 meeting (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes of Mar 27, 2025 meeting (6-0-0)

Community Facilities Building Committee

The Committee approved the March 12 and March 20, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The Committee unanimously voted to accept the proposed concept plans for the senior/community center at the Grace Church property and forwarded them to the Council. The Town Council voted 11-10 to postpone resolution TC30-139 to the June 2025 meeting and asked the Committee to present three alternative design options by July 2025.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Committee unanimously accepted proposed senior/community center concept plans (forwarded to Council)
• Town Council postponed resolution TC30-139 to June 2025 (11-10)
• Town Council requested three alternative design options by July 2025 (11-10)

Library Board of Trustees

The board approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. It voted to close the library on June 6, 2025 for a full staff development day. The board authorized a $21,150 contract with Sign Maintenance Service Company for new signs at the Main and Fairchild branches. It also decided to use the Group C design for new library cards and to begin the hiring process for an Assistant Director.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved library closure for staff development on June 6, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved $21,150 signage contract for Main and Fairchild branches (all in favor)
• Decided to use Group C design for new library cards
• Approved start of hiring process for Assistant Director position

Health Board

The board entered an executive session to discuss a personnel matter, then returned and unanimously appointed Sue Jacozzi as interim Director of Health. The board also unanimously accepted the February 12 meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Motion to go into executive session – carried unanimously
• Appointment of Sue Jacozzi as interim Director of Health – carried unanimously
• Acceptance of February 12 meeting minutes – carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – carried unanimously

Town Council

The Finance Committee presented the Board of Education's FY2025‑26 maintenance budget, a 4.59% increase to $130,251,020, and outlined challenges such as special‑education reimbursement, health‑care cost increases, and a $1,073,000 funding gap. Council members considered possible cost‑saving measures but no formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission voted to approve a settlement with David Arendt, modifying the original agreement and making it subject to court approval. The motion passed with a 4‑2 vote (Lauria and DeFeo voting in favor). Earlier, the commission entered and later exited executive session by unanimous votes.

• Approved settlement of David Arendt vs. Commission (4-2)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council approved four resolutions by unanimous consent. It authorized the First Selectman to accept $49,038 in incentives for the Police Department retrofit project. It approved TSKP Studio, LLC as the architect for the Hillcrest Middle School replacement. It repealed and replaced Chapter 18, Article IV of the Municipal Code and adopted a $31,750,000 bond for a new senior/community center.

• Authorized First Selectman to accept $49,038 incentive for Police Department retrofit (unanimous consent)
• Approved TSKP Studio, LLC as architect for Hillcrest Middle School Replacement (unanimous consent)
• Repealed and replaced Chapter 18, Article IV of the Municipal Code (unanimous consent)
• Adopted $31,750,000 bond for senior/community center construction and authorized bond issuance (unanimous consent)
• Waived reading of bond resolution title and incorporated full text into minutes (unanimous consent)
• Waived reading of committee minutes (unanimous consent)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved with conditions the variance applications for 4 Randall Drive, 68 Sherman Avenue, and 20 Rosemond Terrace. Each motion carried unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No public comments were made on any of the applications.

• Approved front lot setback variance for 4 Randall Drive (5-0)
• Approved side lot setback variance for 68 Sherman Avenue (5-0)
• Approved side and rear lot setback variances for 20 Rosemond Terrace (5-0)

Tax Partnership Screening Committee

The Tax Partnership Screening Committee elected Jason Marsh as its chairman by unanimous vote. The committee also voted unanimously to recommend that the Town’s Tax Incentive Program Ordinance be amended according to the redlined version presented. No decision was made on Kubtec’s requested 20‑year tax abatement.

• Elected Jason Marsh as committee chairman (unanimous)
• Recommended amendment of the Tax Incentive Program Ordinance as redlined (unanimous)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The commission moved three Sycamore Street applications to a public hearing and approved four permit applications with specific conditions. A barn‑foundation project (Application 25‑02) was approved with a $2,500 penalty and additional conditions, and those conditions were later amended. The March 4, 2025 meeting minutes were accepted by unanimous consent.

• Moved Applications 25-09, 25-10, 25-11 to a public hearing on May 6 (unanimous vote)
• Approved Application 25-03 for a 28’x26’ addition and deck with conditions (unanimous vote)
• Approved Application 25-04 (Matt & Leyla Fried) for pool and site improvements with conditions (5 For, 1 Against)
• Approved Application 25-05 (Dodds & Urquidi) for pool and tree removal with conditions (5 For, 1 Against, 1 Abstain)
• Approved Application 25-02 (Philip Reardon) for barn foundation and related work with conditions, including a $2,500 fine (6 For, 1 Against)
• Amended conditions for Application 25-02 to add debris‑free pipe entrance and DEEP dam‑safety compliance (6 For, 1 Against)
• Accepted the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)

Economic & Community Development Commission

The Economic & Community Development Commission approved the March 4, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. No substantive policy or project decisions were made during the session. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:43 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:43 p.m. (unanimous)

Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee

The Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee approved the March 18, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent. It entered and later exited an executive session, also by unanimous consent. The committee voted to invite Bismark Corporation, Downes Construction, Gilbane Building Company, and Turner Construction for interview sessions. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm with unanimous consent.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Entered executive session at 7:07 pm (unanimous consent)
• Exited executive session at 8:22 pm (unanimous consent)
• Invited Bismark Corp., Downes Construction, Gilbane Building Co., Turner Construction for interviews (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 pm (unanimous consent)

Town Council

The Finance Committee amended the senior center resolution to add “/Community” and approved it with a 5‑1 vote (against Vice Chairman Scinto). The council also adopted a resolution to place the $31,750,000 bond measure on the ballot, scheduling a referendum for Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Both amendments were carried by the same 5‑1 vote.

• Amended senior center resolution to include “/Community” (5-1)
• Approved $31,750,000 senior/community center bond resolution for referendum (5-1)
• Set referendum date for bond measure: June 17, 2025 (5-1)

Town Council

The Town Council unanimously adopted a revised motor vehicle tax depreciation schedule effective with the 2024 Grand List. It also authorized the First Selectman to accept $49,038 in energy incentives for the police department retrofit, approved TSKP Studio as architect for the Hillcrest Middle School replacement, repealed and replaced Chapter 18, Article IV of the Municipal Code on tax incentives, and granted a $500 easement to the State DOT for a pedestrian safety beacon on Quality Street.

• Approved motor vehicle tax depreciation schedule amendment (unanimous)
• Authorized First Selectman to accept $49,038 energy incentives for police retrofit (unanimous)
• Approved TSKP Studio, LLC as architect for Hillcrest Middle School replacement (unanimous)
• Repealed and replaced Chapter 18, Article IV of Municipal Code on tax incentives (unanimous)
• Granted easement to State DOT for pedestrian safety beacon on Quality Street (unanimous)

Commission on Aging

The Trumbull Commission on Aging met on March 28, 2025. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn the meeting at 3:35 p.m., which was approved by unanimous consent. No decision was made on the proposed Greater Bridgeport Transit speaker presentation. The meeting consisted of reports, public comments, and a guest speaker but no substantive votes.

• Adjourned meeting at 3:35 p.m. (unanimous consent)
• No decision on Greater Bridgeport Transit speaker presentation

Board of Finance

The Trumbull Board of Finance adopted a resolution appropriating $31,750,000 for planning, design, construction and furnishing of a new Senior/Community Center on the Grace Church property. The board also approved the issuance of $31,750,000 in municipal bonds to fund the project. An amendment to change the resolution title to “Senior/Community Center” was adopted. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Waived reading of full bond resolution (6-0-0)
• Adopted $31,750,000 senior/community center resolution (6-0-0)
• Amended resolution title to “Senior/Community Center” (6-0-0)
• Approved issuance of $31,750,000 municipal bonds (6-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. They moved the Tree Replacement Program discussion to the start of the agenda, also by unanimous consent. The board approved a $1,995 estimate from Speed Printing and Graphics for brochure printing, again unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 pm by unanimous consent.

• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Moved Tree Replacement Program discussion to agenda start (unanimous consent)
• Approved $1,995 printing estimate from Speed Printing and Graphics (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:26 pm (unanimous consent)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Authority voted to increase the purchase order for DeStefano & Chamberlain by $6,000. It also authorized a notice to the Hawley Lane Mall property owner for a 100% assessment to cover design and rehabilitation of the Hawley Lane Pump Station. Both actions were approved by unanimous consent. The meeting minutes from February 26, 2025 were also approved as amended.

• Approved $6,000 increase to Purchase Order #20250794 for DeStefano & Chamberlain (unanimous consent)
• Authorized notice to Hawley Lane Mall property owner for 100% assessment for design and rehabilitation of Hawley Lane Pump Station (unanimous consent)
• Approved amendment to February 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous consent)

Trumbull Day Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes with a correction to Rob Finn’s name. It also unanimously approved hiring the band Capture for Saturday and pursuing Snowblind to perform that day. The Board of Education granted a waiver to sell beer and wine on school grounds on March 18, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM.

• Approved meeting minutes with name correction (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Capture for Saturday performance (unanimous)
• Approved pursuit of Snowblind to also play Saturday (unanimous)
• Waiver granted to sell beer and wine on school grounds (BOE, March 18, 2025)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 PM

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Commission

The EMS Commission approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting. It also approved up to $5,000 to cover gifts, a picnic, and an open house during EMS Week. The commission reported updates on vehicle remounts, building renovations, and current staffing levels, noting plans to increase staff in FY26.

• Approved February 25, 2025 EMS commission meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved up to $5,000 for EMS Week gift, picnic, and open house (motion carried)

Trumbull Housing Authority

The board approved using the excess cash balance as of June 30 2025 for rehabilitation projects, with unanimous consent. It also authorized up to $10,000 to fund a temporary Resident Service Coordinator, again unanimously. Minutes from February 25 and the March 11 special meeting were approved, the latter with one abstention. The agenda was amended to include a public‑comments item.

• Approved spending excess cash for rehab (unanimous consent)
• Authorized up to $10,000 for a temporary Resident Service Coordinator (unanimous consent)
• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous consent)
• Approved March 11, 2025 special meeting minutes (one abstention)
• Added Public Comments to the agenda (unanimous consent)
• Entered Executive Session for personnel discussion (unanimous consent)
• Exited Executive Session (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 pm (unanimous consent)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance accepted the 2025‑2026 town budget as proposed by the First Selectman. Members approved a series of adjustments, including a $600,000 increase for the Education budget, a $26,250 addition for police uniform allowance, and a $50,000 cut to police overtime salaries. Other changes included a $6,400 reduction to CAO salaries, a $847 clerical fee increase, and funding boosts for the library ($114,141), the town TV station ($8,758) and recreation events ($34,500). All motions were recorded with their vote counts.

• Increase Education budget by $600,000 (5-1-0) – motion carries
• Increase police uniform allowance by $26,250 (6-0-0) – motion carries
• Decrease police overtime salaries by $50,000 (5-1-0) – motion carries
• Decrease CAO salaries by $6,400 (5-1-0) – motion carries
• Increase clerical fees by $847 (6-0-0) – motion carries
• Increase Library account by $114,141 (6-0-0) – motion carries
• Increase TV station equipment funding by $8,758 (6-0-0) – motion carries
• Increase Recreation special events manager funding by $34,500 (4-2-0) – motion carries

Golf Course Commission

The commission approved the February 24 minutes unanimously. It voted 7‑0 to change the budgeted Assistant Superintendent position to a Greenskeeper role. The body also agreed to aim for a June proposal date for a Veterans/First Responder trial program and scheduled a paving review for Knolls #2, #15 and #16 with work targeted for around April 15.

• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved change of Assistant Superintendent position to Greenskeeper (7‑0)
• Agreed to pursue Veterans/First Responder trial program proposal by June
• Scheduled paving review for Knolls #2, #15, #16; aim to pave approx April 15
• Noted $10,000 unforeseen electrical and HVAC expenses
• Planned fall bid for replacement golf carts
• Green Committee to examine walking‑path improvements and return tee receptacles
• Commission to present FY 2025/2026 budget to Town Council after Board of Finance review

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance held its public budget hearing on March 22, 2025. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 10:35 a.m.

Community Facilities Building Committee

The Community Facilities Building Committee voted to move forward the Proposed Probable Estimate Project Cost as a bond authorization to the Board of Finance for $31,750.00. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. The cost estimate will be presented to the Board of Finance on March 27 before the Town Council considers it on April 7.

• Approved bond authorization for Proposed Probable Estimate Project Cost ($31,750) – passed unanimously
• Adjourned meeting – passed unanimously

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Trumbull Board of Assessment Appeals met on March 19, 2025 and issued unanimous decisions on all appeals heard March 18‑19. Three appeals were granted in full, one was granted in part, one was withdrawn, and the remaining listed appeals were denied. Several appeals were marked as no‑show or pending (TBD).

• Granted in full – Matthew Capozziello, Woodside Ave
• Granted in full – Melissa Millman, 285 Church Hill
• Granted in full – Dana Lambert‑Monaco, 212 Sterling Rd
• Granted in part – Colton Moore, Booth Hill Rd
• Denied – Beta Shim Co., 35 Nutmeg Dr
• Denied – Bridgeport Hospital, 5520 Park Ave, Suite WP‑2‑400
• Denied – Timothy & Katie Leone, 289 Lawrence Rd
• Withdrawn – Patrick Fraher, 46 Woodridge Cir