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Torrington council confirms appointments, closes volunteer account and transfers $5,070.65 to Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department
Summary
The council confirmed three Zoning Board of Appeals appointments, voted to close a Torrington Savings Bank volunteer account and transfer $5,070.65 to the Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department, and heard a departmental update from Chief Tripp including the introduction of Deputy Chief Benny Chasanik.
Torrington — At its Nov. 10 meeting the Torrington City Council carried routine personnel appointments and approved closing a long‑standing volunteer coordination account and transferring the remaining balance to a neighboring volunteer department.
Appointments: The council appointed Stephen Thompson as a regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals (term to expire 12/14/2027), reappointed Randall Stelma for a term through 12/01/2025 and appointed Ivy Altman as an alternate member with a term to expire 12/15/2028. Each motion was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote.
Account closure and transfer: The council approved closing a Torrington Savings Bank account ending in 5108 (identified in the packet as a volunteer/coordination account) and authorized transfer of the $5,070.65 remaining balance to the Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department. Chief Tripp provided background on the account's origins in a 1994 volunteer fire‑service coordination effort and said the funds were used historically for standardized equipment purchases, pagers, training and similar needs. "So with the closing of Torrington, I thought it was in the best interest to get you continue that and just close it up and give it to Drakeville so we can close that account," Chief Tripp said.
Fire department update: Chief Tripp also updated the council on the East Side property transfer and operations: vehicles and insurance have moved to city ownership, an MOU has been executed, and a separate East Side fund has been established for property receipts and maintenance. He introduced Deputy Chief Benny Chasanik, noting his hiring in 1998 and many years of service, and invited councilors to a promotions ceremony at Torrington High School. Chief Tripp said he expects more detailed staffing and occupancy reports in December once the incoming mayor and staff review budgets.
Councilors recorded the votes with no further questions and moved to the remainder of the agenda.
