Chair Report: July 12th Regular Meeting Review

Good Afternoon, and Happy Friday Tolland! From the Council Chair, providing a review of our regular meeting to be held on July 12th.

First, the Town Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes up to $1,197,366 to finance various capital budget items that were approved in the 2022 Budget Referendum. Some of these items are currently being considered for use of ARPA funds by the ARPA subcommittee, and the debt will not be issued until later this year. If ARPA funds are approved for use, the town will not issue the debt.

The Town Council then has several new business items for consideration. First the council unanimously authorized the little league to have scoreboards installed at River Park. The Tolland Little League will pay for the boards and installation cost. The town would be responsible for the hook up charge of a meter box in the amount of $1,600 through use of savings in a municipal contingency fund balance.

Second, the town unanimously authorized the Town Manager to submit a Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) application to the state’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM). The town is looking to apply for $500,000 for the renovation and replacement of tennis courts at Crandall Park and Old Cathole Road North. Funds have been allocated in the FY 2022-2023 budget Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which would count towards the municipal match towards the total project cost and provide additional preference for OPM to award these funds.

The Town Council then unanimously declared various equipment in disrepair or obsolete, as approved by the Board of Education unanimously at their June 22, 2022 meeting.

Fourth, the Town Council approved Administrative Secretary position’s job description for the Senior Center, which was approved as a part of the FY 2022-2023 budget. This position is now open and seeking applications through Town Hall. Applications are due by August 8th.

Fifth, the Town Council unanimously approved appointing Brian Foley as a member of the Board of Directors for the Eastern Highlands Health District (EHHD) through May of 2024. The town manager serves as a regular member alongside a member of the town council to represent Tolland.

Sixth, the Town Council passed a resolution authorizing Brian Foley to execute an MOA with the State of CT for participation in the Homeland Security Grant Program. This resolution updates the language reflecting Mr. Foley as the new Town Manager.

Finally, the council unanimously approved several appointments and re-appointments to various boards and commissions. These include appointing the new Town Manager Brian Foley to the ARPA Subcommittee, Delinquent Tax Collection Enforcement and Land Acquisition Advisory Committee for life terms, as well as residents to the Tolland Housing Authority and Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Task Force and one reappointment to the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee.

To view the Town Council Meeting Minutes and Packet, please visit:

Minutes - https://ecode360.com/documents/TO1208/public/670433901.pdf

Packet - https://www.tollandct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3921/f/uploads/2022-07-12_regular_meeting_packet.pdf

To view the Town Manager’s Monthly report, please visit:

https://www.tollandct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3921/f/uploads/july_12_2022_town_managers_report_1.pdf

Thank you for taking time to review the Town Council’s upcoming meeting. To submit any questions or comments to the Tolland Town Council, please email towncouncil@tollandct.gov .