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Torrington council approves amendments, contracts, grants and capital projects in June 1 meeting
Summary
At its June 1 meeting, the Torrington City Council approved agenda additions to extend tax collector agreements, accepted Neighborhood Assistance Act proposals for application, approved multiple contracts and grant applications (including security system installation, POCD consultant selection, and recreation and facility contracts) and scheduled hearings on wastewater upgrades.
The Torrington City Council and Water Pollution Control Authority conducted a full agenda on June 1, 2026, approving a string of amendments, grant applications, contracts and appropriations.
Key votes and motions at a glance: the council authorized the mayor to negotiate and execute a fifth amendment to the tax collector services agreement and a third amendment to the tax collector lease (both extending terms through 2031 and approving a lease rent increase to $1,400/month effective May 31, 2027). The council accepted proposals for submission to the 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) program after staff clarified the action accepts proposals for application rather than directly awarding funds.
Council authorized several grant applications and project contracts, including:
- CIF 20/30 planning grant application for a $250,000 public safety complex planning project. - CIF capital grant applications for the Seffrey redevelopment (approved up to $960,000) and Riverfront Phase 2 (up to $975,000). - A contract with VHB for a $200,000 grant‑funded assessment project (award of $160,100) for the Zeller property. - Pavion (formerly Cygnet) to install citywide Genetec‑compatible security key fobs and cameras at a total installation cost of $1,283,107.78, to be funded from the Public Works Capital Reserve. - Selection of IMEG Consultants (with subcontractors) to prepare the 2027 Plan of Conservation and Development at a contract not to exceed $120,000, funded from planning and town aid road funds. - Award of a contract to Deacon Excavating LLC to construct two beach volleyball courts at the John Toro Sports Complex for $143,467.47 using Parks Capital funds. - An award to Perry Boney Building and Remodeling LLC for an auxiliary school facility at a base bid of $544,000 with an alternate of $20,000.
Other actions included authorizing payment of $6,700 for Gulfstream Pipelining CCTV work, opening municipal depository accounts with Torrington Savings Bank for several departments (Resolutions 143‑295 through 143‑297), and extending a personal services agreement for an EV charging equipment installation grant (one‑year extension) while reporting revenue from two existing chargers.
Administrative and staff matters: the council scheduled a public hearing on June 15, 2026, for the Harris Drive pump station upgrade (later adopting the appropriation resolution for that project during the same meeting), and public works introduced new facilities manager Scott Connor. Public comment periods yielded one public commenter earlier in the meeting (support for NAA applicants) and no speakers during the agenda‑item public comment period.
The meeting adjourned after routine business and a brief round of member remarks.
