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Votes at a glance: Board approves municipal revaluation funding, accepts $1M state grant; tables Boothill emergency tree payment
Summary
At the Jan. 9 meeting the Board of Aldermen approved $250,000 for municipal revaluation services, authorized acceptance of a $1 million state STEAP grant with a 20% match, approved minutes and tabled a $6,400 emergency tree-work payment for Boothill School pending further documentation.
The Shelton Board of Aldermen recorded several formal actions during its meeting: funding for municipal revaluation services, approval to seek and accept a state Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant with a 20% local match, approval of minutes, and tabling of an emergency tree-work payment for Boothill School.
Funding for municipal reevaluation services: The board approved a $250,000 appropriation for municipal reevaluation services, to be funded by automatic bonding pursuant to Section 7.16 of the city charter. The motion was made and seconded and approved by voice vote.
Minutes: The board approved the minutes of the Jan. 9, 2025 regular meeting by voice vote.
Boothill School emergency tree work: A motion to appropriate $6,400 for emergency tree work at Boothill School was discussed and then tabled. Board members asked why the work was deemed an emergency, requested documentation and photographs, and noted the Board of Education and a tree warden could be involved in vetting the need. The transcript records that the work had already been performed on Jan. 23 and that members moved to table the payment pending answers; the motion to table carried.
State grant acceptance (STEAP): The board approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to accept a $1,000,000 state STEAP grant for public-facility and recreational enhancements and authorized a 20% local match of $200,000. The resolution also authorized the mayor to enter into necessary agreements and contracts if the award is made. The board voted in favor by voice vote.
Summary of recorded outcomes: minutes approved; municipal reevaluation funding approved ($250,000, automatic bonding); flag survey approved to proceed (separate item); Boothill emergency tree-work appropriation ($6,400) tabled pending documentation; STEAP grant application acceptance and 20% match authorized ($1,000,000 grant; $200,000 match).
