Woodbury, Connecticut

Woodbury Library of the Future ad hoc Committee

The Library of the Future Committee is holding a regular meeting to review and approve the minutes from August 12, 2026, and to continue discussing the committee's timeline and next steps for various subcommittees. The agenda includes public comment and other business, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Review and approval of August 12, 2026 minutes
• Public comment and correspondence
• Review of phase chairs' and members' input on timeline
• Discussion of subcommittees' next steps

ad hoc Technology Committee

The Woodbury ad hoc Technology Committee is holding its monthly meeting. The agenda includes approving previous meeting minutes and continuing discussions about the committee's charge and mission, along with any other business. No specific decisions or action items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from previous meetings
• Continued discussion of the committee's charge and mission

ad hoc Code of Conduct Committee

The ad hoc Code of Conduct Committee is meeting to discuss the latest draft of the Code of Conduct document and possibly submit it to the Board of Selectmen for review, subject to additional changes. They will also discuss suggested revisions to the Guide to Boards & Commissions document prepared by Bill Monti. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the August 12, 2026 meeting and time for public comment.

• Discuss most recently updated first draft Code of Conduct document
• Possible submission of Code of Conduct to Board of Selectmen for review
• Discuss suggested revisions to Guide to Boards & Commissions prepared by Bill Monti
• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2026 meeting

ad hoc Arts Culture Committee

ad hoc Technology Committee

The Woodbury ad hoc Technology Committee is holding its monthly meeting to approve prior minutes and continue discussions about its charge and mission. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from previous meetings
• Continued discussion of committee's charge and mission
• Other business properly coming before the committee

The Town has decided to move forward with Open Government for AR/AP/HR/Payroll and possibly other functions, and with Civic Plus to update the website for ADA compliance and enable hybrid meetings. The Committee will review six applications for the IT Coordinator position and provide input. A site visit to review hardware is scheduled for August 31.

• Approved minutes of June 17 and July 20, 2026 meetings unanimously
• Town decided to use Open Government for AR/AP/HR/Payroll and possibly Fixed Assets, Budgets, Capital Planning
• Town decided to use Civic Plus for website ADA compliance and hybrid meeting technology
• Committee to review six IT Coordinator applications and provide input
• Committee scheduled hardware review for August 31 at 1 pm at various town locations

Business Economic Development Committee

The committee discussed a potential townwide blight ordinance with exemptions for agriculture, owner-occupied homes, town properties, and open spaces, and agreed to meet with the Historic Committee to finalize a proposal. They also reviewed tourism recommendations, noting lodging constraints, and discussed social media marketing plans. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was organizational and procedural.

• Volunteered O'Connor and Kjaer to meet with Historic Committee on blight ordinance
• Discussed blight ordinance exemptions (agriculture, owner-occupied, town-owned, open spaces)
• Noted one blighted property for sale at $600,000, another rumored for sale
• Discussed lack of lodging and short-term rentals as tourism constraints
• Agreed to create shared Google doc for marketing ideas
• Scheduled onboarding tour for Main Street Ct. after registration

Woodbury Library of the Future ad hoc Committee

The Library of the Future Committee unanimously approved its Version 10 work plan, which outlines next steps for community engagement, stakeholder outreach, and a feasibility study. The committee also discussed a free architect walkthrough, a preliminary cost estimate of about $50,000, and set action items including a needs list and community meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Version 10 work plan (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set action items: update work plan, design questionnaire, organize focus groups, meet with Selectmen/Finance, engage Grants Committee, compile needs list, follow up with architect, develop cost estimate, determine grant requirements, track progress

ad hoc Code of Conduct Committee

The ad hoc Code of Conduct Committee reviewed a consolidated draft document created by Mr. O'Connor, integrating submissions from members. They agreed to circulate the draft for editing suggestions and aim to have a version ready for submission to the Board of Selectmen in September. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the prior meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes of July 30 meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to circulate draft code of conduct for member review and editing
• Set next meeting for August 27 at 6pm
• Goal set to have draft ready for September submission to Board of Selectmen

Conservation Commission

The Woodbury Conservation Commission will hold its second revised regular meeting on August 4, 2026, to discuss current business items. The agenda includes a review of a 2-lot resubdivision for the property at 95 Carmel Hill Road and a discussion on the Rodenticide Policy. The meeting also covers updates on the Minortown Project, Riparian Buffers, and the Three Rivers Update, along with standard procedural items like approval of July minutes.

• Review of 2-Lot Resubdivision for Property at 95 Carmel Hill Road
• Discussion of Rodenticide Policy
• Update on Minortown Project
• Discussion of Riparian Buffers
• Three Rivers Update

The Woodbury Conservation Commission met on August 4, 2026, but a quorum was not established. As a result, the meeting was adjourned to the next meeting, and no substantive decisions were made.

• Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum

ad hoc Code of Conduct Committee

The ad hoc Code of Conduct Committee met and approved the July 16 minutes. Members agreed to use a streamlined outline for the code, incorporating several items into sections 3/4 and adding volunteers as a separate affected group. They also decided to recommend a uniform code for all departments and a technology policy, with assignments for the next meeting.

• Approved July 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to use streamlined code outline with adjustments
• Decided to recommend uniform code for all departments
• Agreed to recommend technology policy including social media
• Deferred discussion on spouses on boards to later meeting
• Assigned tasks for August 12 meeting

ad hoc Arts Culture Committee

The Town of Woodbury has cancelled the ad hoc Arts & Culture Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The cancellation is due to anticipated severe weather. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed because the meeting will not take place.

• Meeting cancellation due to severe weather

ad hoc Technology Committee

The ad hoc Technology Committee is holding its monthly meeting, with the main agenda item being continued discussion of the committee's charge and mission. No specific decisions or proposals are listed. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering call to order, other business, and adjournment.

• Continued discussion of committee's charge and mission
• Other business properly coming before the committee

The Technology Committee met and swore in Bill Hayden as a new member. First Selectman Paul Zulpa outlined five priorities, including hiring an IT director, selecting an ERP vendor, updating the town website for ADA compliance, ensuring backup internet/phone services, and enabling hybrid meetings. No formal decisions were made; the committee was asked to provide RFQ/RFP samples.

• Swore in Bill Hayden as a new committee member
• Discussed hiring an IT director, pending Board of Selectmen approval on 7/28
• Discussed ERP system options with Tyler Industries and Open Government
• Discussed ADA-compliant website update and electronic agenda/minutes filing
• Discussed backup internet/phone services for catastrophic events
• Discussed introducing hybrid meeting technology for all boards
• Requested committee members to provide RFQ/RFP samples

ad hoc Code of Conduct Committee

The ad hoc Code of Conduct Committee discussed restructuring the Personnel Rules into a separate Code of Conduct, covering sexual harassment, gifts, and disciplinary actions. Members agreed on several points, including that the Board of Selectmen should address inconsistent conflict-of-interest forms and that gift rules may need adjustment, but no formal decisions were made. Each member was assigned tasks to develop drafts and research for the next meeting on July 30.

• Approved minutes from July 8 meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to recommend Board of Selectmen address inconsistent conflict-of-interest form use
• Agreed that section 901(1) of Charter suffices for contractor conflicts, but suggested bidder letters for BoS consideration
• Agreed that recusal of officials in hiring process can avoid conflicts of interest
• Assigned tasks to members for drafting code, researching enforcement, and reviewing social media policies

Ad Hoc Grant Writing Committee

The ad hoc Grant Writing Committee will hold a routine meeting on July 13, 2026. The agenda consists entirely of standard procedural items, including accepting minutes and hearing member reports. No specific grants, contracts, or policy decisions are listed in the provided text.

• Acceptance of minutes
• Reports from committee members

Business Economic Development Committee

The ad hoc Business & Economic Development Committee will hold its first meeting on July 9, 2026. The agenda includes a presentation on the local real estate business and discussions on how the committee can collaborate with the Selectmen. Members will also review updates on the blight ordinance, business advocacy, and town marketing funding.

• Presentation by Henrik Kjaer on the real estate business in Woodbury
• Discussion on following through with the blight ordinance
• Creation of a roadmap for new business advocacy
• Discussion on securing funding for town marketing
• Goal setting for the July 2026 Chamber of Commerce meeting

The Woodbury Ad Hoc Business & Economic Development Committee held its July 9, 2026 organizational meeting, approving the June minutes. Members discussed a potential farmers market, heard a real estate presentation, and agreed to pursue a joint blight ordinance with the Historic Committee. No formal votes were taken on substantive items.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to pursue a small group to advance the farmers market project
• Agreed to meet with the Historic Committee to discuss a joint blight ordinance
• Discussed creating a roadmap for new businesses (no formal action)
• Noted town moving forward with Civic Plus for website revamp

Woodbury Library of the Future ad hoc Committee

The Woodbury Library of the Future Committee has cancelled its scheduled meeting for July 8, 2026. The notice, sent by Chair Burt Stevens to Town Clerk Maria Mancini, states that the next meeting will be the regular August session. No specific agenda items or decisions were made at this cancelled meeting.

• Cancellation of the July 8, 2026 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for August 2026

ad hoc Code of Conduct Committee

Conservation Commission

The Woodbury Conservation Commission is holding its regular meeting to discuss current business, including a visit from Newtown's Conservation Commission chair about a newly passed rodenticide policy, a hike with a DEEP forester, and updates on various local projects. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and correspondence.

• Visit by Holly Kocet, Chair of Newtown Conservation Commission, regarding Newtown's rodenticide policy
• Review hike with DEEP Forester David Beers
• Connecticut Wildlife Action Plan
• Pollinator Pathway
• Minortown Project and Three Rivers Update

Safety Committee

The Woodbury Safety Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss updates, the status of previously addressed concerns, new safety issues, and injury updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Updates on prior safety concerns
• Discussion of new safety issues
• Injury updates

ad hoc Code of Conduct Committee

Woodbury Library of the Future ad hoc Committee

ad hoc Arts Culture Committee

ad hoc Technology Committee

The ad hoc Technology Committee is holding its monthly meeting. The agenda includes continued discussions of the committee's charge and mission, along with other business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Continued discussions of committee's charge and mission
• Other business properly coming before the committee

The committee approved the May 18, 2026 minutes unanimously. First Selectman Paul Zulpa reported the town received a cybersecurity grant for moving to Microsoft GCC and for the first year of GCC licenses, and that the website migration will proceed via an RFP for committee review. He also noted an ERP system replacement demo with Tyler Industries is planned, with a vendor decision expected by July 27 so the Board of Selectmen can award the bid on July 28. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Noted cybersecurity grant for Microsoft GCC migration and first-year license costs
• Noted website migration RFP to be reviewed by committee
• Noted ERP vendor decision target of July 27, 2026 for Board of Selectmen award on July 28

Business Economic Development Committee

The ad hoc Business & Economic Development Committee will hold a public meeting to receive a presentation from Connecticut Main Street. Members will provide updates on the blight ordinance, business advocacy, and town marketing. The group will also discuss the logistics for a potential roundtable with business leaders and a farmers market.

• Presentation by Michelle McCabe of Connecticut Main Street
• Update on the Ken and Mike Devino meeting
• Discussion of the blight ordinance
• Discussion of business advocacy and town marketing
• Planning for a roundtable with business leaders and a farmers market

The Ad Hoc Business & Economic Development Committee held its organizational meeting, swearing in new member Henrik Kjaer and hearing a presentation from Michelle McCabe of Main Street Connecticut about a potential $750 annual membership. The committee discussed a draft blight ordinance, business advocacy with the Chamber of Commerce, town marketing, and a possible business leaders roundtable, but took no formal votes or decisions.

• Swore in new member Henrik Kjaer
• Heard Main Street Connecticut presentation; no action taken
• Discussed draft blight ordinance; next steps include meeting with Historic committee and staff research
• Discussed business advocacy checklist with Chamber; no formal action
• Discussed town marketing website; no formal action
• Discussed business leaders roundtable; no date set

Woodbury Library of the Future ad hoc Committee

Ad Hoc Grant Writing Committee

Conservation Commission

The Woodbury Conservation Commission approved the May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0) and received updates on several projects. The Shade Tree & Sidewalk Committee reported receiving a $114,000 federal grant to plant 100 trees in the Route 6 and 64 MS4 aquifer area, with planting sessions scheduled through fall 2027. The commission also discussed the Three Rivers project, which will be designed by Fuss & O'Neill, and noted a postponed Susan Shove event to October 10, 2026. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:35 p.m. (6-0)

ad hoc Arts Culture Committee

The committee unanimously approved the April 21, 2026 minutes and reviewed a draft survey developed by a subcommittee to gather information from local arts and culture organizations for a master calendar. Members agreed to send the survey to organizations and collect responses before the next meeting on June 16, 2026. No formal decisions were made on other topics; discussions included future calendar options, inviting a BEDC representative, and exploring a Cultural Arts District.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2026 (unanimous)
• Agreed to use the arts organization list as outreach document for survey
• Assigned each member to contact 3-4 organizations for survey responses

ad hoc Technology Committee

The Woodbury ad hoc Technology Committee is holding its monthly meeting. The agenda includes electing a vice chairman and continuing discussions of the committee's charge and mission, along with other business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Election of Vice Chairman
• Continued discussions of committee's charge and mission

The Technology Committee approved the April 21, 2026 minutes unanimously. All present members signed non-disclosure agreements drafted by the town attorney; absent member Bill Hayden did not sign. Vancord representatives discussed their current and historical relationship with the town. The committee entered executive session after guests departed, and the first selectman mentioned a possible cybersecurity grant.

• Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Signed NDAs (all present members; Bill Hayden absent, did not sign)
• Entered executive session after excusing guests at 5:23 pm

Business Economic Development Committee

The Ad Hoc Business & Economic Development Committee held its May 14 organizational meeting, approving April minutes and reaffirming three focus areas: blighted properties on Main Street, business advocacy, and town marketing. No formal votes were taken; discussions included drafting a blight ordinance, creating a business checklist, and exploring a $35,000 website redesign. Action items were assigned but no decisions were finalized.

• Approved April meeting minutes
• Agreed to focus blight ordinance on Main Street area
• Assigned drafting of blight ordinance to Gary O'Connor
• Assigned drafting of business checklist to Christina Zausner and Jock Lawrason
• Scheduled meeting with Ken Devino for developer outreach
• BEDC to become member of Woodbury Chamber of Commerce

Ad Hoc Grant Writing Committee

The Ad Hoc Grant Writing Committee is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda: call to order, approval of minutes, member reports, and other business. No specific grants, projects, or decisions are listed on the agenda, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Meeting scheduled for May 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Emergency Services Building, 25 Quassuk Road
• Agenda includes call to order, acceptance of minutes, committee member reports, and other business
• No specific grant applications, funding amounts, or project names are listed on the agenda

The Woodbury Ad Hoc Grant Writing Committee met on May 11, 2026, to review state funding updates, infrastructure projects, and departmental grant statuses. They discussed a $250,000 ECS grant, a $27,000 supplemental grant, and the status of the Pequot grant. The committee also noted the lack of a centralized grant tracking system, which hampers oversight and follow-through on multiyear renewals.

• Reviewed state funding: $250,000 ECS grant and $27,000 supplemental grant received
• Noted Pequot grant not restored yet, but not dead
• Reported opioid settlement funds approved for LifePak 35, nine AEDs, and taser contract payment
• Ranked Public Works as top infrastructure priority, followed by road repairs
• Discussed engineering partnership with Cardinal Engineering for grant monitoring
• Clarified library property is town-owned, not independent
• Reported four fire department grants pending, including water grant and equipment funding
• Noted $50,000 cybersecurity grant approved but stalled pending FEMA funds

Woodbury Library of the Future ad hoc Committee

The Woodbury Library of the Future Committee will hold a regular meeting to review minutes and discuss its action plan. The agenda includes a review of a presentation given by Dawn LaVallee on April 16. The committee will also discuss its next steps for the project.

• Review of Mike & Arthur’s Action Plan/Chart
• Discussion of Dawn LaVallee’s 4/16 talk to LBOT/LFC
• Discussion of Committee’s Next Steps