Chair Report: February 9th Meeting Review and February 14th Preview

Good Afternoon, and an especially warm Friday neighbors! I hope you are all taking time to enjoy the warmer temperatures. From the Council Chair, a review of our Capital Budget Public Hearing held on Thursday, February 9th and a preview of our regular council meeting, to be held on Tuesday, February 14th.

On Thursday, the Town Council convened for our first formal meeting of the 2023-2024 budget process with a public hearing on the proposed capital budget. Discussions regarding various plans for capital equipment purchases over the next five years were had for public works, public safety, the school systems and more.

To find the agenda for the Capital Budget Public Hearing, please click here - https://ecode360.com/TO1208/document/707440781.pdf

For the 5-year Capital Budget plan , please visit - https://www.tollandct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3921/f/uploads/december_8_2022_five-year_capital_budget-condensed.pdf

For the capital budget presentation, please check out - https://www.tollandct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3921/f/uploads/2023-02-09_revised_with_debt_capital_budget_public_hearing_presentation_brian_revised-condensed_0.pdf

On Tuesday, February 14th, the Town Council will have two new items of discussion at our meeting. The town council will first hold a discussion of our town’s health benefits plan with Seth LaVigne of Lockton.

Following this discussion, the town council will review and discuss a proposal to acquire the Tolland Marsh from owner Adam Grossman as well as proposed trail systems and parking that could be developed within the parcel. This acquisition would be assisted through applying for a state grant, which would require the town to provide a 20% match to the purchase, which is currently estimated at $300,000. The town’s contribution would be $60,000 from our Open Space account, which has roughly $590,738.65 in their account.

To view the meeting packet, please visit - https://www.tollandct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3921/f/uploads/february_14_2023_council_packet.pdf

For the meeting agenda, click here - https://ecode360.com/TO1208/document/708914264.pdf

Thank you for taking the time to review this report and the attached links above. If you would like to submit any questions or comments to the Town Council, please email us at towncouncil@tollandct.gov.