160th Edition

East Granby, Connecticut

Annual Town Report

2017-2018

TOWN REPORT OF THE TOWN OF EAST GRANBY FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AUDITORS AND OTHER TOWN AGENCIES

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018

THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE TOWN OF EAST GRANBY WAS PREPARED AND PUBLISHED BY THE BOARD OF FINANCE

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUES

SECTION 7-406

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Board of Finance 1 Board of Selectmen 2-3Town Clerk 4Special Town Meeting 10/24/2017 5-7Special Town Meeting 2/27/18 7-8Annual Town Meeting 4/24/18 8-9Results of Adjourned Town Meeting Vote at Referendum 5/8/2018 9-10Special Town Meeting 6/20/18 11-13Board of Education 13-18Assessors 18Tax Collector 19Social Services 19-20Commission on Aging/Senior Services 21Economic Development 21-22Planning & Zoning 22Inland Wetlands/Conservation 23Building Department 24Building Department Statistics 24-25Youth Services 25-26Registrars 26-27Parks & Recreation 27-28Fire Department 28-29Emergency Management Office 29Fire Marshal 29-30Resident Troopers Office 31Library 32Audit Reports 33-42

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BOARD OF FINANCE

The Board of Finance is pleased to present this Annual Report for the fiscal year from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. This period represents the 160th year of incorporation for the Town of East Granby.

This report provides the full record of Town Meetings – the Town’s legislative body – and summaries of the activities of various Town agencies, boards and commissions during the fiscal year. To highlight the East Granby’s financial condition, it also includes selected exhibits and schedules from the Town’s Independent Auditor’s Report. The Auditor’s Report, which is available it its entirety on the Town’s website at www.eastgranbyct.org, shows the Town has maintained its historically strong financial position at the close of the fiscal year.

The members of the Board of Finance extend our thanks and appreciation to the Town’s employees and to the many volunteers who comprise our boards and commissions for their continuing dedicated service to our community.

The Board of Finance:

David K. Kilbon, Chair Mark O. Porter, Vice Chair James Grenon-Francoline Michael S. Malloy David McNally Lee M. Sandora Oliver Davis, Alternate Dylan Tyman, Alternate

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN

The Town of East Granby, settled in 1710, incorporated in 1858, encompasses 17.56 square miles and is located in north central Connecticut, thirteen miles north of the state of Connecticut Capitol, Hartford. The Town population is 5166 residents, a slight increase of 0.3% when compared to the 2010 Census. Residents have easy access via state highways to shopping and cultural venues in neighboring towns but the town maintains a rural flavor. With approximately 30 percent of the Town classified as agricultural or open space including Cowles Park, East Granby Farms, the Class III rapids at Tariffville Gorge, the Pedestrian Greenway and the Metacomet Trail; East Granby is proud of its rural amenities. East Granby is a great place to live and work with a strong manufacturing base around Bradley International Airport (BDL). 600 acres of the airport lie within East Granby and is situated on the Town’s eastern border.

The Town continues to make strides in public safety matters. The Fire Marshal’s office maintains and manages a free smoke detector program for residents with the Marshal or Fire Fighters installing them for residents. The Fire Marshal’s office has been proactive promulgating fire safety education to residents through visits and articles in the town newsletter. The Granby Ambulance Association (GAA) provides Advanced Life Support paramedic emergency medical services for East Granby. During 2017-18, GAA responded to 95% of the calls in East Granby with the rest of the responses coming from neighboring “mutual aid” towns. The East Granby Resident Troopers Office conducted two “National Prescription Drug Disposal Days” for residents and made several community policing outreaches at school activities and senior citizen events including the “stuff a cruiser” event with toys during December.

The Town is a founding member of Resilience Grows Here (RGH). RGH assists Veterans and their families with mental health challenges, suicide prevention programs and education. RGH held their annual Veterans Day Appreciation Dinner at East Granby with over 100 Veterans and their families attending. The Town facilitated a $800,000 Small Cities Block Grant which was received by Metacomet Homes, Inc., the non-profit which owns and operates the 72 units of affordable housing for seniors and disabled residents in town. The project is now complete and included installation of energy efficient furnaces, roof replacements and repaving of all parking areas and sidewalks at Metacomet Village. The Youth Services Commission continues to sponsor a Youth Action Council for Middle and High School students who work with an adult facilitator toward creating town-wide events important to youth in town and benefiting our community. East Granby’s Service Clubs and non-profits banded together to hold free Community Dinners quarterly, promoting good nutrition and socialization for residents.

The Town continues to be rated by Moody’s as Aa2. The Board of Selectmen returned approximately $85,000 of its operating funds to the General Fund at the end of FY18. The Boards of Selectmen and Education continue to work on long-term infrastructure goals and will have a proposal before the Town in 2019 that addresses school & town roofs, roads and air conditioning at Allgrove School. The median house value in East Granby is $296,000 (+10% to State average) with a median household income of $88,559 (+23% to state average).

During FY17, East Granby’s Legislative Body, the Town Meeting, authorized several capital purchases through its capital non-recurring fund which included $153,000 for road maintenance, $47,000 to replace Town Hall windows, $60,000 for School Technology, $75,000 for Phase II of

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a Town-wide Physical Revaluation, $38,000 to repave the Allgrove School Parking Lot and $100,000 for a backhoe. The Town also continued working on ways to control costs by working with neighboring towns on shared services (Animal Control Officer – Suffield; Youth Services – Granby; Emergency Medical Services – Granby Volunteer Ambulance Association, Farmington Valley Health District, Tobacco Valley Probate Court and Economic Development with Suffield and the Connecticut Economic Resource Center). Through the Town’s partnership with state-wide organizations like the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities and the Council of Small Towns, East Granby has made money saving programs available to residents along with regionally shared services that make local government more cost effective. The Board of Selectmen authorized a Shared Services Committee to look at ways for the Town and the School District can work together to save money and work more efficiently. Recommendations will be incorporated into the next operating budget. In FY18, East Granby with the Bradley Development League (East Granby, Suffield, Windsor and Windsor Locks) continued to market the Bradley International Airport Development Zone (BDZ) and had two applications processed. The BDZ offers significant tax abatements and a state corporate business tax break to qualifying companies. It is anticipated that the BDZ will continue to have a significant impact on both capital investment and job growth around the airport. The Town also has invested in an Economic Development Specialist that we share with Suffield so as to maximize local efforts for economic growth. Town taxes for most homeowners and businesses went up and average of 4.2% for Fiscal Year 2017-18 due to the anticipated dramatic reduction in State Aid to the Town. As a result, the mill rate increased 1.3 mills to 32.4. For the October 2016 Grand List used to set taxes on July 1, 2017 for FY18, the net value of taxable property in town decreased .93% to $581,515,512. The grand list split is 78% real estate, 11.5% business personal property and 10.5% motor vehicles. East Granby is proud of its rural heritage and outdoor amenities. We are pleased that world class athletes competed in the 9th Annual White-Water Rapids Triple held at the East Granby portion of the Tariffville Gorge every spring. The 10th Annual Women’s Club 5K road race was held at East Granby Farms and included 150 participants. East Granby’s five-mile section of the Greenway trail continues to be used extensively by pedestrians and bicyclists. East Granby Parks and Rec held the annual Last Blast of Summer, which is a free outdoor held on the Town Green. Volunteers add to our quality of life with events such as the 18th Empty Bowls Fundraiser for the Food Pantry, the 7th Annual Lions Duck Race, 7th Annual Jacky Welsh Christmas Tree Lighting and numerous other community-oriented events. The Board of Selectmen is the town’s governing policy board. East Granby’s legislative body is the Town Meeting form of government. In addition, the First Selectman is the town’s chief executive and chief administrative officer. The Board meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. The Board of Selectman is committed to efficiently deliver Town services to all residents while maintaining town assets, infrastructure projects and recreational opportunities at the lowest possible cost to taxpayers. James M. Hayden, First Selectman Joseph Doering, Selectman John Ziobro, Selectman

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OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK

All land records, property maps, and vital records are part of the permanent records of the Town and are maintained by this office. Town meeting minutes from June 4, 1858 to the present and minutes from each board and commission meeting are kept in the vault as well. These records are public records that are open for public inspection. As in most towns in Connecticut, the Town Clerk is also the Registrar of Vital Statistics, therefore; all vital events such as births, deaths and marriages that affect town residents whether the event occurs in town or within the State of Connecticut are on file in the town vault. The Town Clerk’s office works very closely with the Registrars of Voters during elections and is responsible for issuing all absentee ballots. The following contains examples of some of the items recorded and microfilmed or filed during the fiscal year: Land records 961 Maps 53 Dog licenses issued 775 Kennel licenses 1 Veteran discharges filed 21

Town meeting calls & minutes 5 Vital statistics Births 46 Marriages 33

Deaths 35

Town conveyance tax $ 73,183 Recording Fees $ 78,515 Fish and Game $ 2,999

All land record images back to 1957 and land record indexes back to 1858 are available on our computer database which can be viewed and printed from our public access computer. We have also made our land record indexes available to everyone online as well as made the images available for a subscription fee. Subdivision and survey map indexes and images are available in electronic format back to 1858. All minutes for all permanent town boards and commissions are stored on archival paper and are securely microfilmed and stored off-site. Christine Gallagher Town Clerk

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TOWN OF EAST GRANBY SPECIAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES October 24, 2017

A Special Town Meeting of the electors and those qualified to vote at town meetings of the Town of East Granby, Connecticut was held in the East Granby Senior/Community Center on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.

James M. Hayden, First Selectman, called the meeting to order and the Town Clerk read

the warning. Kirby Huget was elected Moderator of the meeting.

The Moderator explained that only those registered voters in the Town of East Granby and any citizen 18 years or older who is liable to the town for taxes assessed against him/her either jointly or severally, based on an assessment of not less than $1,000 on the last completed grand list of the town, are entitled to vote at this meeting

Motion was made and seconded to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Special

Town Meeting held on June 29, 2017. Motion carried. Motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes of the Special Town Meeting held

on June 29, 2017 as prepared by the Town Clerk. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Bob Ravens-Seger and seconded to adopt the following RESOLUTION: BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED that the Proposed Code Adoption Ordinance

AN ACT AMENDING ARTICLE VII “EXEMPTION FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE AND AMBULANCE PERSONNEL” OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF EAST GRANBY

WHEREAS, the East Granby Ambulance Association (EGAA) no longer exists but has been merged into the Granby Ambulance Association (GAA), Article VII §255-12 et seq of the Ordinances of the Town of East Granby is hereby amended as follows:

1. All references in Sections 255-12 through 255-21 to “East Granby Ambulance Association” (“EGAA”) are hereby deleted and replaced with “Granby Ambulance Association” (“GAA”).

2. In the future, should the Granby Ambulance Association merge with another volunteer ambulance association, all residents of the Town of East Granby who are volunteer members of the new ambulance association shall be eligible for benefits under this ordinance.

3. Section 255-15 A is deleted in its entirety and the following is substituted therefore: ”Maximum Benefit. The maximum benefit under this Section shall be One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars for all eligible GAA members and One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars for eligible EGFD members who have attained Firefighter One

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Certification and Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars for all eligible personas not having attained Firefighter One Certification”

4. This Amendment to Ordinances shall become effective fifteen (15) days after its adoption and publication.

Motion carried.

Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

Attest, Christine Gallagher, Town Clerk Received for record October 25, 2017 By Christine Gallagher, Town Clerk

NOTICE OF ADOPTION TOWN OF EAST GRANBY Notice is hereby given that at a Special Town Meeting of the Town of East Granby, Connecticut held on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 7:30 pm the following ordinances were adopted or amended: An Ordinance entitled “Proposed Code Adoption Ordinance”. The following ordinances were amended: AN ACT AMENDING ARTICLE VII “EXEMPTION FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE AND AMBULANCE PERSONNEL” OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF EAST GRANBY WHEREAS, the East Granby Ambulance Association (EGAA) no longer exists but has been merged into the Granby Ambulance Association (GAA), Article VII §255-12 et seq of the Ordinances of the Town of East Granby is hereby amended as follows:

1. All references in Sections 255-12 through 255-21 to “East Granby Ambulance Association” (“EGAA”) are hereby deleted and replaced with “Granby Ambulance Association” (“GAA”).

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2. In the future, should the Granby Ambulance Association merge with another volunteer ambulance association, all residents of the Town of East Granby who are volunteer members of the new ambulance association shall be eligible for benefits under this ordinance.

3. Section 255-15 A is deleted in its entirety and the following is substituted therefore: “Maximum Benefit. The maximum benefit under this Section shall be One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars for all eligible GAA members and One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars for eligible EGFD members who have attained Firefighter One Certification and Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars for all eligible persons not having attained Firefighter One Certification”

4. This Amendment to Ordinance shall become effective fifteen (15) days after its adoption and publication.

These ordinances will become effective 15 days after publication. Dated at East Granby Connecticut this 25th day of October, 2017.

Christine Gallagher, Town Clerk TOWN OF EAST GRANBY SPECIAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES February 27, 2018

A Special Town Meeting of the electors and those qualified to vote at town meetings of the Town of East Granby, Connecticut was held at the Town Hall Meeting Room on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

James M. Hayden, First Selectman, called the meeting to order and the Town Clerk read

the Warning. Brad Wolfe was elected Moderator of the meeting.

The Moderator explained that only those registered voters in the Town of East Granby and any citizen 18 years or older who is liable to the town for taxes assessed against him/her either jointly or severally, based on an assessment of not less than $1,000 on the last completed grand list of the town, are entitled to vote at this meeting

Motion was made and seconded to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the

Special Town Meeting held October 24, 2017. Motion carried. Motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes of the Special Town Meeting held

on October 24, 2017 as prepared by the Town Clerk. Motion carried.

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Motion was made by Bob Ravens-Seger and seconded to adopt the following RESOLUTION: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that a sum not to exceed $75,000 from the Capital Non-Recurring Fund for Phase II of the Revaluation Project as recommended by the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance. Motion carried. Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

Attest, Christine Gallagher, Town Clerk Received for February 28, 2018 By Christine Gallagher, Town Clerk

EAST GRANBY ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES April 24, 2018 The Annual Town Meeting of the electors and those qualified to vote at Town Meetings of the Town of East Granby, Connecticut was held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior/Community Center, East Granby, Connecticut. The meeting was called to order by James M. Hayden, First Selectman. R. Brad Wolfe was elected Moderator of the meeting. The Moderator explained that only those registered voters in the Town of East Granby and any citizen 18 years or older who is liable to the town for taxes assessed against him or her either jointly or severally, based on an assessment of not less than $1,000 on the last completed grand list of the town, are entitled to vote at this meeting Motion was made and seconded to dispense with the reading of the February 27, 2018 Special Town Meeting minutes. Motion carried. Motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes from the Special Town Meeting held on February 27, 2018 as prepared by the Town Clerk. Motion carried. The Moderator explained that in accordance with Section 7-7 of the General Statutes of Connecticut the Board of Selectmen removed Item 2 from the call of the Annual Town Meeting to an Adjourned Town Meeting for the purpose of submitting said item to a referendum vote to take place on May 8, 2018 at the hours to be determined by this meeting. This motion will be read for discussion purposes only.

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Motion was made by Carl Pitney and seconded to adopt the following RESOLUTION: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that that the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 in the amount of $4,778,000 for the General Government; $16,600,000 for the Board of Education; $657,263 for Debt Service; $625,000 for the Capital Reserve Fund; totaling $22,660,263 be adopted as recommended by the Board of Finance. Representatives from the Board of Finance, the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Education spoke about their areas of the budget summarizing what had been said at the public hearing of the Board of Finance. The Moderator entertained questions from the floor for before closing debate.

Motion was made by Joe Doering and seconded to adopt the following RESOLUTION: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the hours of voting at the referendum to be held on May 8, 2018 for the purpose of approving or disapproving the town budget for fiscal year 2018/2019 be extended to 6:00 AM through 8:00 PM There being no further business the meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 6:00 A.M. in the East Granby Senior/Community Center. Attest, Christine Gallagher, Town Clerk Received for Record April 25, 2018 By Christine Gallagher, Town Clerk TOWN OF EAST GRANBY RESULTS OF ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING VOTE AT REFERENDUM May 8, 2018 The April 24, 2018 Annual Town Meeting was reconvened at 6:00a.m., May 8, 2018 for the purpose of a machine vote on the following question(s): QUESTION 1 “Shall the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 in the amount of $4,778,000 for the General Government; $16,600,000 for the Board of Education; $657,263 for Debt Service; $625,000 for the Capital Reserve Fund; totaling $22,660,263 be adopted as recommended by the Board of Finance?” YES 445 NO 350

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Motion Passed QUESTION 2 Advisory Vote (Non-Binding) “In your opinion is the General Government Budget in the amount of $4,728,000, an increase of 1.42% or $66,000 for operating plus $50,000 for a Replacement Town Aid Road Fund for a total of $4,778,000 an increase of 2.48% or $116,000, the right amount, too low, or too high?”

RIGHT AMOUNT 350 TOO LOW 110 TOO HIGH 322 QUESTION 3 Advisory Vote (Non-Binding) “In your opinion is the Board of Education Budget in the amount of $16,600,000, an increase of 1.7% or $283,875, the right amount, too low, or too high?”

RIGHT AMOUNT 234 TOO LOW 185 TOO HIGH 365

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by the moderator. Total Names on Registry List 3624 Total Names Voted Absentee 5 Total Names Voted in Person 788 Total Grand List Voters 7 Total Having Voted 800 Percentage Having Voted 22% Christine Gallagher, Town Clerk Received for Record May 9, 2018 By Christine Gallagher, Town Clerk

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TOWN OF EAST GRANBY SPECIAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES June 20, 2018

A Special Town Meeting of the electors and those qualified to vote at town meetings of the Town of East Granby, Connecticut was held in the East Granby Town Hall Meeting Room on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 7:33p.m.

James M. Hayden, First Selectman, called the meeting to order and the Town Clerk read

the warning. Brad Wolfe was elected Moderator of the meeting.

The Moderator explained that only those registered voters in the Town of East Granby and any citizen 18 years or older who is liable to the town for taxes assessed against him/her either jointly or severally, based on an assessment of not less than $1,000 on the last completed grand list of the town, are entitled to vote at this meeting

Motion was made and seconded to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Annual Town Meeting held on April 24, 2018. Motion carried.

Motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes of the Annual Town Meeting held

on April 24, 2018 as prepared by the Town Clerk. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Bob Ravens-Seger and seconded to adopt the following RESOLUTION: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the town close the Greenway Capital Project and return existing funds to the Capital Fund as recommended by the Boards of Selectmen and Finance. Motion carried. Motion was made by Betty Ann Hayden and seconded to adopt the following RESOLUTION: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the town close Security Initiatives and School Technology and return existing funds to the Capital Fund as recommended by the Boards of Education and Finance. Motion carried. Motion was made by Bob Ravens-Seger and seconded to adopt the following RESOLUTION: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that a sum not to exceed $11,000 from the Capital Fund to install insulation at the Town Hall with any unexpended funds to be returned to the Capital Fund as recommended by the Boards of Selectmen and Finance. Motion carried. Motion was made by Marshall Benware and seconded to adopt the following RESOLUTION: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that a sum not to exceed $47,000 from the Capital Fund to replace windows at Town Hall with any unexpended funds to be returned to the Capital Fund as recommended by the Boards of Selectmen and Finance. Motion carried.

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Motion was made by Mike Allen and seconded to adopt the following RESOLUTION: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that a sum not to exceed $100,000 from the Capital Fund to purchase and equip a backhoe with any unexpended funds to be returned to the Capital Fund as recommended by the Boards of Selectmen and Finance. Motion carried. Motion was made by Betty Ann Hayden and seconded to adopt the following RESOLUTION: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that a sum not to exceed $180,000 from the Capital Fund to purchase and equip a plow truck with any unexpended funds to be returned to the Capital Fund as recommended by the Boards of Selectmen and Finance. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Carl Pitney and seconded to adopt the following RESOLUTION: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that a sum not to exceed $77,000 from the Capital Fund to purchase, equip and install Fire Department radios and accessory equipment with any unexpended funds to be returned to the Capital Fund as recommended by the Boards of Selectmen and Finance. Motion carried

Motion was made by Joe Doering and seconded to adopt the following RESOLUTION:

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that a sum not to exceed $167,000 from the Capital Fund for road maintenance with any unexpended funds to be returned to the Capital Fund as recommended by the Boards of Selectmen and Finance. Motion carried

Motion was made by Sue Paulus and seconded to adopt the following RESOLUTION: BE

IT HEREBY RESOLVED that a sum not to exceed $60,000 from the Capital Fund for School Technology with any unexpended funds to be returned to the Capital Fund as recommended by the Boards of Education and Finance. Motion carried

Motion was made by Kerry Flaherty and seconded to adopt the following RESOLUTION:

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that a sum not to exceed $50,000 from the Capital Fund to replace the Allgrove/Middle School/High School telephone system with any unexpended funds to be returned to the Capital Fund as recommended by the Boards of Education and Finance. Motion carried

Motion was made by Fred Clark and seconded to adopt the following RESOLUTION: BE

IT HEREBY RESOLVED that a sum not to exceed $6,700 from the Capital Fund for the High School auditorium roof access door with any unexpended funds to be returned to the Capital Fund as recommended by the Boards of Selectmen and Finance. Motion carried

Motion was made by Carl Pitney and seconded to adopt the following RESOLUTION: BE

IT HEREBY RESOLVED that a sum not to exceed $38,000 from the Capital Fund to repair and remediate the Allgrove School parking lot with any unexpended funds to be returned to the Capital Fund as recommended by the Boards of Education and Finance. Motion carried

Motion was made by Marshall Benware and seconded to adopt the following RESOLUTION: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that a sum not to exceed $5,000 from the Capital Fund for the Allgrove air conditioning engineering assessment with any unexpended funds to be returned to the Capital Fund as recommended by the Boards of Education and Finance. Motion carried

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Motion was made by Scott Shepherd and seconded to adopt the following RESOLUTION: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that a transfer of $13,062.34 from the unallocated fund balance to FY19 Debt Service for the Allgrove LED debt obligation as recommended by the Boards of Education and Finance. Motion carried

Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

Attest, Christine Gallagher, Town Clerk Received for record June 21, 2018 By Christine Gallagher, Town Clerk

East Granby Public Schools School Year 2017-2018 “The illiterate of the future will not be the person who does not read. It will be the person who does not know how to learn.” - Alvin Toffler

East Granby Public Schools is a student-centered organization empowering learners as critical thinkers who innovate and create, demonstrate intellectual acuity and mindfulness, and hone artistic sensibility and global acumen.

Our mission is creating high-impact learning opportunities, implementing educational programs that integrate diverse teaching and learning strategies, stimulate personal growth, and promote the development of technological and intellectually agile learners.

Our learning community includes 167 staff and 834 students, including 48 CHOICE students, in 4 excellent schools:

Grades PK-2 Carl Allgrove Elementary School Grades 3-5 R.D. Seymour Elementary School Grades 6-8 East Granby Middle School Grades 9-12 East Granby High School Our district is led by a 9-member Board of Education: Bob Ravens-Seger, Chairperson; Bob Paskiewicz, Vice Chairperson; Robert Crocker, Sharon Shepherd, James Feeney, Karey Pond, John Welsh, John Ziobro, and Lucia Ziobro. The Board meets the second and fourth Monday of the month, unless the meeting falls on a holiday. Meetings are open to the public and attendance is encouraged.

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The 2017-2018 school year reflects tremendous growth and improvement at every level across the district. A strong commitment to enhancing the professional and student learning culture was evident. Resources were used purposefully for supporting teaching and learning, including changes in the curriculum, implementation of research-supported best practices, and focused professional learning. Our learning community evolved as we aim to realize the portrait of the graduate: a student who is technologically and intellectually agile, and who can demonstrate global acumen. We collectively addressed the Areas of Focus established for the 2017-2018 school year. The summary below demonstrates the determination and successes in each area of focus.

Synopsis of Achievement of the 2017-2018 School Year Goals

Improve Student Performance, Increase Academic Rigor, and Implement State Requirements

Implement research-supported best practices and a variety of resources to improve instruction and student performance in reading, assess student understanding and knowledge of content in complex texts, and enable students to demonstrate higher performance levels.

Standardized assessments, formative assessment data, such as Fountas & Pinnell and Measurement of Academic Progress, were utilized to measure mastery learning. Educators used other sources of information, including state assessment results, to identify students’ deficiencies in reading comprehension of complex informational texts. This work was supported by grant-funded tutors, a reading teacher, and guidance from Columbia Teachers College trainers. In addition, we utilized analyses of interim assessments from the Connecticut State Department of Education. Administrators and faculty used interim assessments, along with newly-developed assessments aligned with new standards. East Granby students performed very well. As evidence of the continued impact of our strategies, R. D. Seymour School was named a School of Distinction by the Connecticut State Department of Education. Professional development for faculty, staff, and administration focused on mastery-based instructional strategies and models, recognizing the standards changes in content areas. Elementary schools will continue to be Columbia Teachers College Project schools, while the East Granby Middle School employs a similar Reading and Writing Workshop Model.

At the beginning of the school year, Dr. Mahoney and Curriculum Consultant, Marjorie Light, engaged faculty in professional learning focused on mastery-based and project-based learning. Throughout the year, there was continued emphasis on rubrics and instructional strategies, requiring learners to demonstrate deep understanding of the subject matter. This work will continue throughout the district in the 2018-19 school year.

Staff also increased their understanding of the impact of mindsets on student performance. We explored teacher and student behaviors that ingrain positive mindsets and foster deeper engagement. Administrators focused on expanding leadership agility strategies to further increase their ability in leading successful schools and programs. Other on-going efforts included analysis of student performance data, adjustment and re-alignment of the curriculum

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to the Next Generation Science, Music, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology (MET), and Career and Technical Education standards, all emphasizing 21st Century learning expectations.

Continue efforts to increase rigor in the Fifth-Year High School Associates in Science Degree Program to promote intellectual agility and increase opportunities for students to earn critical credentials. Through our partnership with Asnuntuck Community College (ACC), we revised the Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (MET) curriculum, amended course titles and content, and update courses to reflect 21st century Career and Technical Education (CTE) Standards and learning expectations. We completed the writing of the Manufacturing II curriculum and updated our Program of Studies to reflect the revised courses and opportunities in the MET department. Continue to develop the Certificate and Associates degree program in Business and implement steps to expand opportunities to earn a degree in Child Development. ACC administration and East Granby faculty mapped the pathway for the Early Childhood Associates Degree program. The Associates in Business Program grew. Seventeen students participated in a new online course in Principles of Management offered through ACC to East Granby students during the summer. Six students from East Granby registered at the college and will attended classes at ACC for part of their day beginning in the Fall 2018. These students will earn 24 credits, which can be applied toward an Associate’s degree, and may also be eligible for Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP) to UCONN or other state universities. We have implemented the Unpaid Experiential Learning Program (UELP), enhanced efforts to advertise the program, and identified opportunities for field study and field trips.

Improve Student and School Performance and eradicate achievement gaps by emphasizing implementation of curriculum aligned with Connecticut Content Standards, expanding intensive learning intervention opportunities, and implementation of Mastery Based and Project Based Learning. In 2017-2018, we worked to improve student learning through the implementation of focused intervention, assisting students in developing reading comprehension and language skills. There was increased emphasis on reading non-fiction and complex texts at all grade levels. In addition, the training and emphasis in the work with Columbia Teachers College included greater integration of reading content from other curricular areas and integration of technology for writing and production. R. D. Seymour School was recognized as a School of Distinction for closing the achieving the gap.

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Ensure the effective implementation of best practices that positively impact teaching and learning. Engage the school administration, faculty, and staff in discussions and implementation of strategies focused on Mastery Based and Project Based Learning. Throughout the school year, there was ongoing professional learning and training with experts in best practices. Training with Jay McTighe, and other consultants renowned in the field, addressed mastery-based teaching and learning and systemic transformation, as related to our EGPS portrait of the graduate. Administrators also led training sessions within the district throughout the year. Continue efforts to ensure a successful realignment of the curriculum to the new content standards. Increase the rigor in the curriculum and course offerings by expanding the number of Advanced Placement courses; and place greater emphasis on Mastery Based Teaching and Learning to further diversify instructional pedagogy. This past year East Granby High School added Advanced Placement (AP) Economics and AP Computer Science. Teachers receive additional training to teach AP courses according to the AP Guidelines. East Granby High School offers 14 AP classes; an impressive number for a district our size.

Technology Integration

Expand the use of technology to utilize more online learning resources and formative assessments to transform teaching, increase student progress toward achieving learning goals, and enhance student development of technological agility. Expand efforts of the Library Media Curriculum and Technology Integration Specialist to ensure the purposeful integration of technology in instruction, particularly in Reading, MET, and in the on-going efforts to revise the curriculum and support implementation. Continue to implement strategies to upgrade the school libraries to support 21st century learning. A digital card catalog system was installed in the elementary schools. More leveled books were added to the reading collection in the elementary and middle school libraries to enable students to read content at the appropriate level. Continue to promote the use of Edivate as a professional learning platform and newly acquired technologies to access resources to enhance teaching and learning, and provide opportunities for students to practice and improve academic performance while developing intellectual and technological agility. All East Granby schools integrated more online resources. Dr. Mark Waller wrote and taught the summer on-line Business course for our students in cooperation with Asnuntuck Community College.

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Throughout the year, there was focused work with faculty to further integrate technology resources in teaching and learning. This was particularly important as we emphasized strategies to enhance mastery-based learning in both collaborative and independent learning modes. Teachers increased their participation in on-line learning.

Communication

Share educational resources and research supported best practices information with faculty, staff and administration to further enhance and support teaching and learning. Throughout the school year, district and school leaders shared and discussed timely and relevant articles from Hanover Research, Learning and the Brain, and the State Department of Education. This new knowledge informed our practices for improving student and school performance. Upgrade the district website and online platforms to improve communication, school operations and professional learning. Continue training in the use of Edivate, Atlas Rubicon, and Plus Portals. In 2017-2018, school personnel were trained in use of the existing platforms, as well as Turnitin, a program which checks student work against its database and the content of other websites with the goal of identifying plagiarism. We utilized Rockbestos Suprenant Corporation grant funding to provide other technological resources. Also, we added new software to screen social networking entries, which ensures appropriateness, and tags language for alerting school personnel to aberrant activity. A new Student Services website was developed and contains information about all the programs and services available to students.

We confidently assert that this was a successful year in the East Granby Public Schools.

In addition, we:

• immersed students in high quality educational experiences such as Invention Convention, essay and poetry contests, New England Math League, music adjudications, and interscholastic athletics;

• recognized two students as members of the first cohort in the state to receive the Connecticut Certificate of Global Competency;

• congratulated our Odyssey of the Mind team that placed seventh in the world competition held in Iowa;

• celebrated with students who received prestigious awards at the Invention Convention and participated in the National Invention Convention in Dearborn, Michigan;

• recognized several students who took top honors in the Daughters of the American Revolution Essay contest;

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• witnessed the development of the first East Granby online course, which awarded students college credit, as well as expanded our partnership with an ACC consortium to include a two-year 24 credit program that could lead to guaranteed admission to UCONN;

• engaged students in authentic learning experiences, including several fieldtrips abroad to expand their global acumen;

• recognized students’ musicians who continue to perform and represent the East Granby Public Schools in an outstanding manner;

• continued our display of student’s art work at Bradley International Airport; • donated to many worthy causes including the East Granby Food Pantry; • extended hearty congratulations to Mrs. Lauren Dabrowski Swets, East Granby Teacher of

the Year. • celebrated the accomplishments of our retirees: Linda DeFlaun, Bernice Duffy, Susan

Gilmore, Linda Kingman, and Laura McCabe.

We have a vibrant and successful school system in East Granby. Students are learning and achieving at high levels. Our leaders, faculty, and staff are well-trained and work tirelessly to meet the needs of each learner. We thank you for your continued support of our efforts to achieve our goals.

Christine F. A. S. Mahoney, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

ASSESSOR

The duty of the Assessor is to discover, list, and value all property within the Town for tax purposes. This includes Real Estate, Motor Vehicles, and Business Personal Property. The Assessor also maintains and updates records involving land maps and ownership of properties. The office assists the public with various programs provided both locally and by the State of Connecticut, including programs for veterans, tax relief, blind persons, open space land, and certain volunteer exemptions. In May, 2017, the Town signed a contract with Vision Government Solutions to do a property revaluation that is due October 1, 2018. Vision has been East Granby’s vendor working with the Assessor’s Office since 1999. In Connecticut, a revaluation of all real property is mandated every 5 years, with complete basement to attic inspections every 10 years. Inspectors started the data collecting process in September, 2017. At this time, the data collecting process is complete; and the analysis and valuation process is also complete. Notices of Assessment for the revaluation have been prepared and mailed to property owners. There will be a series of hearings for owners to discuss their new values. They will be held during November, 2018, by appointment, as offered in the Notices. Mary Ellen Brown Assessor

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TAX COLLECTOR The office of the Tax Collector is responsible for billing and collecting of property taxes, including real estate, business equipment property taxes and motor vehicle property taxes, as well as sewer use charges and water and sewer assessments.

• During this fiscal year, the tax office generated 10,391 tax bills for Grand List 2016. At the end of the fiscal year 405 tax bills were not paid in full.

• The 2016 Grand List original levy was $19,034,396 and the net collections on the levy were $18,906,312.

• The 2016 Grand List adjusted levy was $18,992,041 and the net collections on the levy

were $18,906,312.

• During the 2017 – 2018 fiscal years, 99.33% of the original grand levy was collected.

• During the 2017- 2018 fiscal years, 99.07 % of the adjusted grand levy was collected.

• Total uncollected taxes as of June 30, 2018 (including back taxes) were $282,424

• In addition, $248,306 billed for 216 sewer use bills for fiscal year 17/18 uncollected $10,763.

A more complete description of the Tax Collector’s Annual Report was filed with the Auditor. Dorian Owens, CCMC Tax Collector SOCIAL SERVICES The Social Services office is located in the Senior/Community center. Hours vary depending on the time of year and programs the office is assisting with and the needs of the community. The office is usually open Monday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Tuesday from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; Wednesday by appointment; Thursday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and Friday by appointment. Social Services administers’ two state assistance programs. The Elderly and Totally Disabled Renter’s Rebate Program and the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Annual meetings and trainings are attended for each program by the Director of Social Services prior to the start of each program season. East Granby Social Services processes all East Granby client applications for the Operation Fuel Program for emergency energy assistance. The office also works with income eligible Eversource customers to code them as hardship and enroll them into Eversource’s assistance

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programs through a web portal. Case management and budget support and counseling is provided to the residents applying for these programs. The Social Services office assists with the application and redetermination of the Department of Social Services state administered programs such as SNAP, MSP and HUSKY. East Granby Social Services is a SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) outreach site and assists with food stamp applications and redeterminations in coordination with Foodshare. The Social Services office manages the East Granby Emergency Assistance Fund. Assistance for this program ranges from help with heating and energy costs, rental assistance and assistance with emergency medical bills and other critical needs. Eligibility requirements are based on income and in most cases the emergency assistance is available to residents one time per year. The fund is supported by donations only. East Granby is a member of the Northwest County Service Unit of the Salvation Army. Quarterly meetings are attended by the Director of Social Services and the applications for the Army’s assistance programs are made through Social Services. Social Services administers’ seasonal assistance programs. The Back to School program provides back packs and the required school supplies for approximately 30 children. This year Social Services partnered with Walgreens Distribution Center for a bulk of the donations. The Holiday Basket Program provides fresh food baskets, gifts, gift cards, hats/mittens and books to approximately 30 families. The food baskets are donated by the Friend to Friend Pantry and the children’s gifts are donated by East Granby residents, local businesses and churches, the East Granby Fire Department, the East Granby Town Hall and the East Granby Library. The gift baskets are assembled with help from the East Granby Youth Action counsel and other volunteers. The Social Services office helps coordinate the Good Samaritan Program and attends monthly meetings for the Commission on Aging. Social Services supports the Friend to Friend food pantry and thrift store by determining eligibility for the food pantry and providing information and vouchers for the Thrift Store. Social Services administers yearly renewals for the Food Pantry and monthly participant reports to the Friend to Friend board as well as attending monthly Friend to Friend meetings and working closely with the Friend to Friend board. The office of Social Services is committed to providing quality service and assistance to the residents of East Granby. When problems and hardships arise, confidential help is available. For additional information or to make an appointment please call the office at 860/413-3328 or email elisec@egtownhall.com Elise Cosker, Social Service Director

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COMMISSION ON AGING AND SENIOR SERVICES

The Commission on Aging is a nine-member volunteer board, with three alternate members, appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The Commission meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the East Granby Senior/Community Center. These meetings are open to the public and residents are invited to attend. The Commission acts as an advisory board to the Senior Services department which plans and advocates programs and services to enhance the quality of life for older residents in the community.

Senior Services promotes education, health, and recreation programs throughout the year to assist and support the senior population. Approximately 400 households receive the quarterly Senior Moments Newsletter. Programs include: Exercise classes; Flu Clinics; Foot care; AARP Driver Safety Programs; educational and entertainment-oriented breakfasts and luncheons; as well as trips to area museums, professional theater productions, and attractions.

Senior Services also administers the East Granby Dial-A-Ride Service. The twelve-passenger, wheel-chair accessible, Mini-Bus provides trips to medical, dental, and personal care appointments. Trips are also scheduled to local shopping venues, grocery stores, banks, library, post office, and community events. Reservations are made by calling the mini-bus number at (860) 413-3327 at least 24 hours in advance. Voice mail records all reservations. The Mini-Bus operatesapproximately 25 hours per week.

The Senior Services office is located in the Senior/Community Center and is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. To receive a schedule or for more information, the Director can be reached at (860) 413-3334

Kelly Jacobs Director of Senior Services

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

The East Granby Economic Development Commission meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Hearing Room at the Town Hall. The Commission is comprised of nine appointed members including seven regular members and two alternates.

The Economic Development Commission serves as an advisory board to the Planning & Zoning Commission. The Economic Development Commission reviews conceptual and pending land use applications, and through Town Staff makes advisory comments to the other Boards and Commissions. The Economic Development Commission’s primary function is to develop policies that support business growth, development, retention, and expansion. As a Commission the three primary goals are to increase revenue for the Town to help reduce the property tax burden, create good paying jobs, and provide needed services to the local businesses and residents of East Granby.

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The following is a list of significant economic development projects during the past fiscal year: #17-08 Approved a Special Permit/Gas Station/Rainbow & Hazelwood Roads by Pride Gas #17-10 Withdrawn (Suffield Bank – Site Plan/1 Turkey Hills Road) #17-11 Approved a revised site plan for parking by Brown Brothers for 13 Church Road #17-12 Approved a site plan for Suffield Bank at 1 Turkey Hills Road for a bank with drive thru #17-13 Approved a Special Permit for indoor recreation by Nancy DiScipio at 10 Hazelwood Road #18-03 Denied Karen Gaston/Regulation Change for Marijuana dispensaries Gary M. Haynes Director of Community Development PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION The East Granby Planning & Zoning Commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Hearing Room. Commission members for FY16/17 were John Welsh (Chairman), Daniel Velcofsky (Vice Chairman), David McNally, Robert Ravens-Seger (CRCOG Alternate), Thomas Derlinga (Secretary) & David Brassard (CRCOG Representative). Alternates were Yvon Lemieux, Angela Ciottone, and Dillon Tyman. The main responsibilities of the Commission include “short term” planning decisions based on applications made from private property owners regarding site plans and/or special permits for business and industrial uses, subdivisions, zone changes, and land use regulation standards for the Town of East Granby. The following is a list of actions taken by the Commission during the past fiscal year:

#17-08 Approved a Special Permit/Gas Station/Rainbow & Hazelwood Roads by Pride Gas #17-09 Approved a Zone Change/R-30 to A for Sterling Samsel at 4 North Main Street #17-10 Withdrawn (Suffield Bank – Site Plan/1 Turkey Hills Road) #17-11 Approved a revised site plan for parking by Brown Brothers for 13 Church Road #17-12 Approved a site plan for Suffield Bank at 1 Turkey Hills Road for a bank with drive thru #17-13 Approved a Special Permit for indoor recreation by Nancy DiScipio at 10 Hazelwood Road #18-01 Approved a 4-lot subdivision for Randall Wilson on Holcomb Street #18-02 Withdrawn (Regulation Change/ detached accessory structures with living area) #18-03 Denied Karen Gaston/Regulation Change for Marijuana dispensaries Gary Haynes Director of Community Development

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INLAND WETLANDS/CONSERVATION COMMISSION The East Granby Conservation Commission meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Hearing Room. Commission members for FY 17/18 were George Cornelius (Chairman), Daniel Methot (Vice Chairman), Frank Kilby (Secretary), John Rusnock, Michael Malloy, Russell Houghton, John Febbroriello with Alternates Trish Rondeau and Jennifer Frank. The Conservation Commission acts as the official Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Agency for the Town of East Granby. In this capacity the Commission reviews site development application for any site improvements located within 100 feet of a wetland or watercourse as defined by state and local regulations. The Commission also determines wetland boundaries, jurisdictional rulings on “as of right uses”, maintain and amend the Town Inland Wetland and Watercourse Regulations, and renew or amend existing wetland permits. The Commission first determines whether the proposed activity constitutes a “regulated or significant activity”, and then reviews the application to determine that there are no “prudent or feasible alternatives”. The main objective in their review is to administer the local and state regulations, and protect the designated wetlands, watercourses, vernal pools, and associated upland review areas, as well as the natural habitats and species that they support. The Conservation Commission is also responsible for preserving the natural resources of the Town of East Granby and for keeping a town wide inventory of open spaces. The Commission functions in this capacity as an advisory board to the Planning and Zoning Commission and can conduct site walks, comment on natural resources, open space priorities, etc. The Conservation Commission also assists the Planning & Zoning Commission with updating the Plan of Conservation and Development - specifically sections that inventory and analyze the Town’s natural resources and develop policies that promote preservation of the environment and protect environmentally sensitive areas. The following is a list of actions taken by the Commission during the past fiscal year:

• Application #CC17-04 by Pride Gas for a significant activity at 132 Rainbow Road for a convenience/gas station. This was withdrawn.

• Approved Application #CC-17-05 by Cardwell Homes for an upland review for a deck property at 11 Hamilton Road.

• Approved Application #CC17-06 by Pride Gas for a significant activity at 132 Rainbow Road for a convenience/gas station.

• Approved Application #CC-17-07 by Brown Brothers for an upland review for additional parking for property at 13 Church Road.

• Approved Application #CC-18-01 by Randall Wilson for an upland review for a four-lot subdivision property on Holcomb Street.

• Approved Application #CC-18-02 by DI Paine’s & Sons for an amendment to an existing permit for property at 54 Floydville Road

Gary M. Haynes Director of Community Development

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BUILDING DEPARTMENT

The Building Department is comprised of an Administrative Assistant and a Building Official who also performs the duties of the Zoning Enforcement Officer and Inland/Wetlands Agent. The Director of Community Development (Town Planner/EDC Officer) and Town Engineer services are also located in the building office.

The Building Department function is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare through proper application of the State Building Code and local town ordinances. The Building Official works closely with the Fire Marshal, the Farmington Valley Heath District, the East Granby Schools, and other East Granby Officials in reviewing and approving construction projects proposed in East Granby.

The Building Department receives applications for building construction, additions, alterations and repair work as required by the State Building Code. The Building Official reviews applications and construction documents and issues permits, inspects the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforces compliance with the provisions of the State Building code.

The Building Department maintains records for construction activity for every property in East Granby. It also acts as the land use office providing information on planning, zoning, wetlands, and economic development issues. It is often the first point of contact for landowners and developers as they come to town for development interests. Applications for the various land use boards and commissions are processed through the department. The office is open during regular Town Hall business hours at which time applications can be processed, questions asked, and inspections scheduled. Various handouts are available to assist homeowners and builders with construction projects.

For fiscal year 17-18, the total number of permits decreased slightly from 520 to 477. The total fees collected decreased to $89,814.00 for the fiscal year compared to $128,758.50 last fiscal year.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT STATISTICS

6 Residential Dwellings (new) 44 Residential (additions/alterations) 26 Residential Repairs 0 Commercial, Industrial or Town Property (new) 14 Commercial, Industrial or Town Property (additions/alterations/repairs) 5 Additional Fees 7 Above-ground Pools 2 Barn 0 Chicken Coops/Animal Lean-to 0 Chimney Liners 8 Decks

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5 Detached Garages/Carports 7 Demolitions/Dismantling of structures 0 In-ground Pools 45 Roofs 9 Siding 0 Signs 13 Sheds/Greenhouses/Gazebos/Pavilions 7 Solar Panel Systems 11 Wood/Pellet Stoves or Propane Fireplace Inserts 0 Handicapped Ramp 0 Porches 108 Electrical 54 Plumbing 105 Mechanical _________________________________ 477 = Total Permits with Estimated Cost of Construction $5,358,633.00 Total Money collected fiscal year ending 6/30/17 for Permits, Sales, & Other Fees = Total $ 89,814.00 YOUTH SERVICES The responsibility of the Youth Service Bureau is to promote positive youth development, aid in the support of programs for youth and families, and advocate for the interests of the youth of East Granby. We organize and facilitate prevention activities, counseling services, and a variety of social and peer groups to be of service to as many youth as possible. The YSB offers counseling to East Granby youth and their families. We provide parenting support, family therapy, individual therapy, and play therapy for children. School, parent and self-referrals are accepted. All services are professional and confidential and are offered free of charge to East Granby residents. The YSB furthers prevention and positive youth development through a variety of programs. This past year the YSB provided a nationally recognized drug prevention speaker to the middle and high schools. The middle school and high school Youth Action Councils offer leadership training and experience to East Granby youth and give them an opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to town life. The YSB also co-sponsors the annual Halloween party, the substance free high school graduation party, and the ESTEEM program for Seymour School. Classes that teach new skills and build confidence, such as Babysitting, First Aid and Self Defense, are offered regularly. Parenting support includes a series of winter roundtable discussions on current topics of concern, such as stress, self-harm and adolescent brain development. A variety of other community and school programs are available to assess and meet the ever-changing needs of East Granby youth and their families.

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The Youth Services Commission holds meetings on the 3rd Monday of every month and welcomes community input and attendance.

Susan J. Lawshe, JD, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Youth Services Counselor

REGISTRARS OF VOTERS

WHO ARE WE AND WHAT DO WE DO?

We are a bipartisan office representing the two major parties and are elected every four years. The Connecticut statutes provide the guidelines under which we operate and our responsibilities include: • Maintaining the official voter eligibility lists. Adding new voters thru on-line registration.

DMV and special registration sessions.• Conducting annual voter canvass to identify voters who no longer live in town, and remove

them from voter list.• Run elections in compliance with State Statutes & Federal Laws.• Hiring and training election officers that include moderators, absentee ballot counters,

tabulator tenders, checkers, challengers, and ballot clerks.• Ensuring that the polling place and all voting machines are set up properly for each election,

including producing a test deck and testing all memory cards before each election.• Ordering of ballots and memory cards and testing of each for every election.• Conduct voter registration at the High School every year.• Required to attend ROVAC & Secretary of State Conferences twice a year and County

ROVAC meetings every three months.• Required to hold Election Day Registration at the Public Safety Complex for all November

Elections. This requires extra staff and training.• We are required to attend eight certification classes, consisting of three to four hours each

taught by UCONN Citi. Each class is followed by a test with a passing grade of 90. Aftercompletion of all eight classes there is a final test. We have two years to complete all classes.

Our office computer is connected to the State of Connecticut Centralized Voter Registration System. Through this system, voters within the state can be tracked from one town to another helping to ensure that a voter is only registered in one Connecticut town. The Centralized Voter Registration System is now on-line for the entire state. The Department of Motor Vehicles is also instrumental in maintaining up-to-date information, by notifying our office of changes of address both within the town and the state, as well as validating new voters.

We have a new end of night reporting system, Connecticut Election Management System where the public may view election night results.

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Voter registration has been made easier by the National Voter Registration Act that allows citizens to register by mail, through the Department of Motor Vehicles, on-line, or in person at the Senior/Community Center, 20 Center Street. On-line registration is available to anyone by visiting www.sots.ct.gov and selecting Elections.

We are in our office on Tuesday mornings. At other times, the Town Clerk’s office accepts voter registration.

Highlights of the Fiscal Year 7/1/2017- 6/30/2018 • An election of Municipal Officials was held on November 7, 2017• A Budget Referendum was held on May 8, 2018.• Canvass of voters was conducted to remove electors who no longer live in East Granby

from the voter list.• A Registration session was held in June at the High School to register students who

will be eligible to vote in the next election.• A pay increase was approved beginning this fiscal year: poll workers $14/hr, Deputy

Registrar $14/hr, Registrar $15/hr (mandatory offsite meetings and training), ElectionModerator to $300 lump sum per event, Deputy Registrar to $250 lump sum per event,Registrar to $400 lump sum per event.

Judith Geldhauser, Democratic Registrar Amanda Waller, Republican Registrar

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

The East Granby Parks & Recreation Commission regularly meets on the first Thursday of each month (with the exception of July) at 7:00 p.m. at the recreation office at 79 North Main Street. Current members are Patrick Gill (Chairman), Jay Brady (Vice Chairman), Rosalie McKenney (Treasurer), Karen Hines, Jim Gothers, Bob Raven-Seger, Brandon Freeman Joan Krogh and Doreen Jacius.

Alicia VanNeil serves as the full-time director of programming. The majority of programs are run from a round fund where charges are re-deposited. This fund allows us the opportunity to offer programs in a greater number and variety for all age groups. Alicia has done a fantastic job instituting new and interesting programs as well as continuing the long-standing favorites. Popular programs include various Zumba exercise classes as well as a variety of Cooking classes for both children and adults. The After-school programs are popular as well with Art, Yoga and Storytime programs being offered for student at Allgrove Elementary, as well as Art for students at Seymour school. A Facebook page is available for the EG Parks & Recreation which allows residents to be up to date on all park & recreation activities. We also continue to offer on-line payment and program registration thru the eastgranbyrec.com website. The on-line registration process continues to make things much more convenient for families.

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The Commission is responsible for setting all recreational policies and has the responsibility to maintain and upkeep the local parks which include Granbrook, Cowles and East Granby Farms. Our responsibilities at the schools are minimal and are mainly handled by one outside contractor who mows, limes, and fertilizes the “grass areas” as well as spring infield grooming at the High School baseball field.

Some of our accomplishments this past year include:

• Continued replacement and repair of the fence rails on the Farmington Valley Greenway.• The Commission sponsors several “no charge” special programs throughout the year

including a children’s Halloween party, a tree lighting event in memory of Jacky Welsh,end of summer concert and a spring egg hunt.

• The Acoustic ceiling tiles project at the EG Farms Rec Center was completed, whichhelps monitor the noise level. Also, the entire Rec Center was repainted.

• The old parking lot area at Granbrook Park was converted into a Flag Football field, dueto the increased popularity and participation in the sport.

As always, our concentration will be the continued diversity of the programs we offer and the expansion and maintenance of our park system.

Respectfully submitted, Patrick D. Gill, Chairman

FIRE DEPARTMENT

The East Granby Volunteer Fire Department responded to 168 incidents during the 2017/2018 fiscal year. Fire calls accounted for 26% of our total calls; total dollar loss for fires was $362,400. We responded to 58 false alarms due to detector malfunctions, these accounted for 35% of our total responses or the most prevalent type of call to which we respond. The other types of incidents we responded to include motor vehicle accidents (7%), carbon monoxide incidents, mutual aid requests, and good intent calls.

The fire department responds from two fire stations located on Memorial Drive and Seymour Road. It maintains six apparatus within those two stations. These include 3 pumpers, 1 rescue unit, 1 tanker, and a utility vehicle. We currently have 24 members. All interior firefighters have a minimum of Firefighter I State of Connecticut certification through the Connecticut Fire Academy. The department has 8 members certified as Firefighter II’s with 3 members currently going through the FF II course. In addition to firefighter certification all members receive 100 hours of annual training on drill nights with the fire department. Through fundraising efforts, the department was able to purchase two thermal imaging cameras to allow our fire and rescue efforts to be performed as efficiently as possible. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the residents and the businesses of the town for their continued support. We are always applying for state and federal grants to supplement the Town’s budget. Our operating budget for fiscal year 2018/2019 is $149,873 with a capital budget expenditure of $117,000 which was used for radio system upgrades and a new pick-up truck that replaced a 35-year-old vehicle.

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For over 85 years, the department has been 100% volunteer. People are our most important asset of all, and we are always in need of new members who are willing to answer the call 24 hours a day and seven days a week to help their neighbors at a moment’s notice. Members meet every Monday night from 7:00pm-9:00pm for training. Benefits of becoming a member include a $1,000 tax abatement and $10 per call gas reimbursement once all attendance and training requirements have been met. We also offer a cadet program for high school students between the ages of 14-18 years old. Participation in this program will satisfy the community service requirement for graduation. If you are interested in learning more or completing an application, please stop the firehouse any Monday evening, call us at 860-653-6267 or visit our website, www.eastgranbyfire.com.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE

The Emergency Management Office for the Town of East Granby is currently located in the East Granby Town Hall. It is comprised of two people, the Emergency Management Director and Deputy Director. The Emergency Management Office is responsible for keeping the Local Emergency Operations Plan up to date for the Town of East Granby and assumes the position of the planning coordinator for the Emergency Operations Center. The Emergency Operations Center, when activated, is located in the Meeting Room in the East Granby Town Hall. The Emergency Management Office also coordinates the operation of the shelter located at the East Granby Community Center and works to develop a list of assets the town may need in a major emergency. Every year the Emergency Management Office also coordinates the operations for participation in the Governors Statewide Disaster Drill.

Kenneth F. Beliveau Christina Burkert Emergency Management Director Emergency Management Deputy Director

FIRE MARSHAL

The Office of the Fire Marshal for East Granby is located at the Town Hall and is comprised of three people, the Fire Marshal and a Deputy Fire Marshal, both working part time and a Deputy Fire Marshal that is used for emergency fill in only.

Local fire marshals are responsible for the enforcement of many of the sections found in Chapter 541 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as well as numerous codes, which are promulgated under the provision of these statutes. This office is required by State Statutes to inspect all existing buildings and residential occupancies, 3 family and above. Inspections for buildings under construction are conducted during the course of construction. The East Granby Fire Marshal’s Office investigates the cause, origin, and circumstances of all fires within the town and report the same to the State Fire Marshal. We are also required to conduct review of plans and specifications for various occupancies and facilities being proposed within the town for compliance with the Connecticut Fire Safety Regulations, be

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certified by the State Fire Marshal; obtain 90 hours of continuing education over 3 years to maintain certification by attending schools and seminars to keep abreast of the codes, regulations and new technology, and provide safety tips and give advice to the general public. The East Granby Fire Marshal’s Office is also the Burning Official for the Town of East Granby. If you would like to burn brush you need to come to the East Granby Fire Marshal’s Office obtain a permit for $25.00 and follow the “Guidelines for Open Burning” that are provided to you.

For the fiscal year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 this office conducted 508 Inspections, 20 Plan Reviews, 12 Public Fire Education Talks and fire drills and did 184 Fire Reports. Inspections include the annual inspections scheduled for the year, re-inspections needed, inspections on new construction, event inspections, tent inspections, food truck inspections and burn permit inspections of burn piles.

Along with the Public Fire Education Program provided by the Fire Marshal’s Office is the annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest. This annual statewide competition for fourth and fifth graders are run by elementary school teachers in cooperation with the contest sponsors: The Connecticut Fire Marshal’s Association, Office of State Fire Marshal, Connecticut Fire Chief’s Association, State Board of Education and the Connecticut Fair Plan. In December 2017 the winning posters were drawn for East Granby with Davin Dziedzic being the 5th Grade Winner and Noah Bouchard being the 4th Grade Winner. A smoke detector and CO detector replacement program is being done by the East Granby Fire Marshal’s Office. A representative of the Fire Marshal’s Office will review the status of the smoke detectors and CO detectors in your home. If the detector is older than 10 years it will be replaced. If it is not older than 10 years a new battery will be installed if needed. For the fiscal year 2017-2018 the East Granby Fire Marshal’s Office visited 13 homes and replaced the detectors in these homes. The East Granby Fire Marshal’s Office strongly encourages residents to take advantage of our free smoke detector testing and replacement program. A simple call or email to our office and we will come out and check your detectors free of charge. We offer free replacement of battery-operated detectors. Smoke detectors have a lifespan of ten years and have been proven to save lives. Help us keep you and your family safe by taking advantage of this program. We can be reached at 860-653-3444 or due to our varying hours, email can be a quicker way to contact us at JohnL@egtownhall.com or kennethb@egtownhall.com.

For fiscal year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 there were one major fire. The fire was at 2 Lexington Drive. The fire started in the garage of the home and did significant damage to the garage and its contents and also major smoke damage through-out the rest of the home. The fire is listed as an accidental fire.

Respectfully Submitted Kenneth F. Beliveau Fire Marshal / Emergency Management Director Town of East Granby

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RESIDENT TROOPERS OFFICE

The Town of East Granby has police services provided by using the Resident Trooper program of the Connecticut State Police. The program has different variations, which the town can choose. Currently in East Granby there is one State Trooper and five Town Officers that provide daily coverage. The Hartford barracks (Troop H) is the assigned barracks for East Granby. Troopers from the Hartford Barracks will also be utilized for service calls. The office in East Granby is located at 7 Memorial Drive and is where the State Trooper and Town Officers are stationed. The Troop H Barracks is located at 100 Washington Street in Hartford and is the area where prisoner processing, lockup facilities, reports and records unit, 24-hour dispatching and communication unit are located. Calls to service range from domestic violence, assaults, burglaries, medical assistance, assist with directions, crime prevention talks and safety programs.

Offenses Clearance

RESIDENT TROOPER PATROL OFFICERS

Joshua Holcombe Scott Menard Kevin Jones Keith Loveland Steve Orlowski Robert Lombardo

East Granby phone number (860) 653-5385 (automatic rollover to Troop H after 5 rings) Troop H phone number (860) 534-1000

DWI 4 4 Assaults 5 5 Burglary 3 1 Larcenies to include M/V Thefts

24 6

M/V Accidents 137 137 Narcotics 0 0 Sexual Assault 1 1 Domestics 17 17 Missing Persons

1 1

Misc. Service 14,448 14,448

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EAST GRANBY PUBLIC LIBRARY

The East Granby Public Library is a nonprofit organization: It is a friendly, welcoming gathering spot that offers materials,

services, programs, and cultural events to meet the personal, professional, educational, social, and civic needs of the community.

The East Granby Library Association, Inc. is made up of seven Board of Directors; President - Wayne Korhonen, Vice President - Tom Kulig, Secretary - Nancy Cornell, Treasurer - Matt Smith, Kerri Cavanaugh, Ginny Grossman, David Hines, and Linda Priebe. The staff includes Library Director – Lisa Salazar, Children’s Librarian – Kathy Paul, Financial/Payroll – Monique Gerken, Historical Room Librarian - Clare Heilman, Cataloger - Angela Bleimeyer, Assistant Cataloger/Circ - Doreen Jacius, ILL - Caroline White, ILL/Circ - Pam Carroll, Ruth Crutchley, Lin Murphy Nicotera and Kyle Spears – Circ Desk. As well as twenty-two/plus dedicated volunteers. Board Meetings are held the third Thursday of the month at 7:00pm except for July & August.

Our Library as a Valued Destination The library continues to be a popular destination for the East Granby community. It has been an important resource for many people who are using the computers to apply for jobs, doing research, as well as educational needs. The library provides bestsellers, e-books, e-book readers, printers/copiers/fax capabilities, wireless, films, music, audio CDs, magazines, museum passes (sponsored by the Women’s Club), children and adult programs, a portable computer lab, foreign language software, projection capabilities and lots of comfortable nooks and crannies to curl up with a good book, study, meet with friends and much more. We have a total of 7,270 registered patrons.

The Library Meeting Rooms are in constant use by town organizations, clubs, businesses, schools, events, college study groups, proctoring college exams and tutoring. We offer programming for all ages including story hours, summer reading for children and teens, computer classes, weekly movies, Books on Wheels for the home bound, book discussion groups, first library card program for the 1st graders at Allgrove School, Annual CT. Take Your Child to the Library Day, music & travel programs, author talks, The Giving Tree, children and family programs, numerous displays and art shows, nature programs co-sponsored by the Land Trust, and much more. We send out postcards to all new residents in town to invite them to sign up for a library card and pick up their new patron packet of helpful information about East Granby and the surrounding area.

Fundraising We have a very successful Juried Art Show and reception that brings in people from many parts of CT and MA, as well as a Used Book Store, and the Annual Fund.

The Annual Budget for the Library The budget for July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 was $288,475. The town’s contribution was $204,000 representing 70% of the budget. The other 30% came from our Annual Fund Drive, fundraisers, interest on trusts, donations by charitable groups, the State of Connecticut, fees, charges and sales. Lisa Salazar Library Director

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 

To the Board of Finance Town of East Granby, Connecticut 

Report on the Financial Statements 

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Town of East Granby, Connecticut (the “Town”), as of and for the year ended  June  30,  2018,  and  the  related  notes  to  the  financial  statements, which  collectively  comprise  the  Town’s basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.  Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements 

Management  is  responsible  for  the preparation and  fair presentation of  these  financial  statements  in accordance with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States  of  America;  this  includes  the  design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

Auditor’s Responsibility 

Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in  accordance  with  auditing  standards  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States  of  America  and  the  standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. 

An  audit  involves  performing  procedures  to  obtain  audit  evidence  about  the  amounts  and  disclosures  in  the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s  judgment, including the assessment of the risks  of material  misstatement  of  the  financial  statements,  whether  due  to  fraud  or  error.  In making  those  risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s  internal control. Accordingly, we express no such  opinion.  An  audit  also  includes  evaluating  the  appropriateness  of  accounting  policies  used  and  the reasonableness  of  significant  accounting  estimates  made  by  management,  as  well  as  evaluating  the  overall presentation of the financial statements. 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions. 

Opinions 

In  our  opinion,  the  financial  statements  referred  to  above  present  fairly,  in  all material  respects,  the  respective financial position of the governmental activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Town of East Granby, Connecticut, as of June 30, 2018, and the respective changes in financial position for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

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Other Matters

Change in Accounting Principle 

As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Town adopted a new accounting guidance, GASB Statement No.75, Accounting  and  Financial  Reporting  for  Postemployment  Benefits  Other  Than  Pension.  Our  opinion  is  not modified with respect to this matter. 

Required Supplementary Information

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the management’s discussion and analysis on pages 3 through 13 and the information on pages 51 through 61 be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the  basic  financial  statements  in  an  appropriate  operational,  economic,  or  historical  context.  We  have  applied certain  limited  procedures  to  the  required  supplementary  information  in  accordance  with  auditing  standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries,  the basic  financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic  financial statements.  We  do  not  express  an  opinion  or  provide  any  assurance  on  the  information  because  the  limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance. 

Other Information 

Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise the  Town’s  basic  financial  statements.  The  combining  and  individual  fund  financial  statements  and  schedules  on pages  62  through  80  are  presented  for  purposes  of  additional  analysis  and  are  not  a  required  part  of  the  basic financial statements.  

The  combining  and  individual  fund  statements  and  schedules  are  the  responsibility  of  management  and  were derived from and relate directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements.  Such  information  has  been  subjected  to  the  auditing  procedures  applied  in  the  audit  of  the  basic financial  statements  and  certain  additional  procedures,  including  comparing  and  reconciling  such  information directly  to  the underlying  accounting and other  records used  to prepare  the basic  financial  statements or  to  the basic  financial  statements  themselves,  and  other  additional  procedures  in  accordance  with  auditing  standards generally accepted  in the United States of America.  In our opinion, the combining and individual fund statements and schedules are fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole. 

 Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards

In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated December 12, 2018, on our  consideration of  the  Town’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  and on our  tests  of  its  compliance with certain  provisions  of  laws,  regulations,  contracts,  and  grant  agreements  and  other matters.  The  purpose  of  that report  is  to describe  the  scope of our  testing of  internal  control over  financial  reporting and compliance and  the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That  report  is  an  integral  part  of  an  audit  performed  in  accordance  with  Government  Auditing  Standards  in considering the Town’s internal control over financial reporting and compliance. 

Certified Public Accountants  Glastonbury, Connecticut December 12, 2018

Variance With

Final Budget

Original Final Actual Over (Under)

REVENUES

Property taxes 18,756,754$        18,756,754$       19,144,169$      387,415$            

Intergovernmental 2,247,465            2,247,465           2,657,000          409,535              

Charges for services 242,417                242,417              257,950             15,533                 

Interest income 24,582  24,582                 98,765                74,183                 

Total revenues 21,271,218          21,271,218         22,157,884        886,666              

EXPENDITURES

Current:

General government 2,570,236            2,541,236           2,508,707          (32,529)               

Culture and recreation 336,592                336,592              335,927             (665) 

Public safety 865,129                884,129              883,709             (420) 

Public works 619,575                629,575              629,292             (283) 

Sanitation 216,468                216,468              216,468             ‐ 

Education 16,316,125          16,316,125         16,272,769        (43,356)               

Contingency  54,000  54,000                 ‐  (54,000)               

Debt service:

Principal payments 549,000                562,062              556,360             (5,702)

Interest and fiscal charges 118,763                118,763              118,763             ‐ 

Total expenditures 21,645,888          21,658,950         21,521,995        (136,955)             

Deficiency (excess) of revenues

   over expenditures (374,670)              (387,732)             635,889             1,023,621           

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)

Appropriation of fund balance 1,024,670            1,037,732           ‐  (1,037,732)          

Prior year unliquidated encumbrances ‐ ‐  46,669                46,669                 Transfers out (650,000)              (650,000)             (650,000)            ‐ 

Total other financing sources (uses) 374,670                387,732              (603,331)            (991,063)             

Net change in fund balance ‐$ ‐$   32,558$             32,558$              

Budgeted Amounts

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

TOWN OF EAST GRANBY, CONNECTICUT

STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (UNAUDITED)

BUDGET AND ACTUAL ‐ BUDGETARY BASIS ‐ GENERAL FUND

See accompanying notes to required supplementary information 35

TOWN OF EAST GRANBY, CONNECTICUT NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018 

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NOTE 1 ‐ SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

The accounting policies of the Town of East Granby, Connecticut (the “Town”) conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, as applicable to governmental organizations.  The following is a summary of significant accounting policies: 

Financial Reporting Entity  

History and Organization 

The Town was formed under the Statutes of the State of Connecticut and is governed by an elected Board of Selectmen, a Board of Finance and through Town meetings. The Town provides general government, culture and recreation, public safety, public works, sanitation and education services.  

The Board of Selectmen is the executive branch of the Town and  is responsible for the administration of the Town. The  legislative power,  including  enacting,  amending or  repealing ordinances  and  resolutions,  is  conducted  through Town Meetings. The Board of Finance is responsible for financial and taxation matters as prescribed by Connecticut General Statutes and is responsible for presenting fiscal operating budgets for Town Meeting approval.     

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the reporting entity include, the primary  government,  organizations  for  which  the  primary  government  is  financially  accountable  and  other organizations for which the nature and significance of their relationship with the primary government are such that exclusion  would  cause  the  reporting  entity's  financial  statements  to  be  misleading  or  incomplete.  The  Town  has determined that there are no agencies or entities, which should be presented within the Town’s financial statements based on these criteria. 

Related Organizations 

The Town  is a member of  the Capitol Region Council of Governments  (“CRCOG”), which  is a voluntary Council of Governments formed to initiate and implement regional programs of benefit to member towns within the Greater Hartford region. CRCOG is governed by the chief elected officials of 38 Metro Hartford municipalities and the First Selectman of the Town serves on the governing Policy Board and the Executive Committee. 

The  Town  is  a  member  of  the  Farmington  Valley  Health  District  (the  “Health  District”),  which  provides  food protection,  environmental  health,  community  health  and  emergency  preparedness  services  to  its  ten  member towns. The chairman of the Town’s Board of Finance serves on the Health District’s governing Board of Directors.   

The Town  is a member of  the Materials  Innovation Recycling Authority’s  (the “Authority”) Connecticut Solid Waste System, which provides municipal solid waste and recycling services. The First Selectman of the Town serves on the Authority’s governing Board of Directors.   

Government‐Wide and Fund Financial Statements 

Government‐wide Financial Statements 

The statement of net position and the statement of activities display information about the Town and include the financial  activities  of  the  overall  government,  except  for  fiduciary  activities.  Eliminations  have  been  made  to minimize the double‐counting of  internal activities. Governmental activities generally are  financed through taxes, intergovernmental revenues, and other non‐exchange transactions.  

Variance With

Final Budget

Original Final Actual Over (Under)

REVENUES: 

PROPERTY TAXES:

Property taxes ‐ current year 18,549,043$       18,549,043$       18,880,355$       331,312$            

Property taxes ‐ prior years 129,912               129,912               181,255               51,343                

Interest and lien fees 77,799                 77,799                 82,559                 4,760

Total property taxes 18,756,754         18,756,754         19,144,169         387,415              

INTERGOVERNMENTAL: 

Education cost sharing  457,073               457,073               1,257,143            800,070              

PILOT ‐ Airport Authority  680,024               680,024               657,991               (22,033)               

Municipal grants‐in‐aid ‐  ‐  537,454               537,454              

Special education excess cost 885,065               885,065               178,954               (706,111)             

Telephone line tax 14,098                 14,098                 10,801                 (3,297) 

Property tax relief  25,136                 25,136                 2,916 (22,220)               

Adult education 1,511 1,511 1,545 34 

Municipal revenue sharing  9,904 9,904 ‐  (9,904) 

Other  174,654               174,654               10,196                 (164,458)             

Total intergovernmental 2,247,465            2,247,465            2,657,000            409,535              

CHARGES FOR SERVICES:

Building permits 61,942                 61,942                 82,447                 20,505                

Conveyance taxes 80,000                 80,000                 73,183                 (6,817) 

Other fees 23,675                 23,675                 40,534                 16,859                

Aircraft registration fees 40,000                 40,000                 33,500                 (6,500) 

Recording fees 36,800                 36,800                 28,286                 (8,514) 

Total charges for services 242,417               242,417               257,950               15,533                

INTEREST INCOME  24,582                 24,582                 98,765                 74,183                

Total revenues 21,271,218         21,271,218         22,157,884         886,666              

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES:

Appropriation of fund balance  1,024,670            1,037,732            ‐  (1,037,732)         

Prior year unliquidated encumbrances ‐  ‐  46,669                 46,669                

Total other financing sources  1,024,670            1,037,732            46,669                 (991,063)             

Total revenues and other financing sources  22,295,888$       22,308,950$       22,204,553$       (104,397)$          

Budgeted Amounts

TOWN OF EAST GRANBY, CONNECTICUT

SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (UNAUDITED)

BUDGET AND ACTUAL ‐ BUDGETARY BASIS ‐ GENERAL FUND

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

See accompanying notes to required supplementary information

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Variance With

Final Budget

Original  Final Actual Over (Under)

EXPENDITURES: 

GENERAL GOVERNMENT:

Insurance 800,000$             711,165$             706,144$             (5,021)$               

Selectmen's office  181,376               181,376               181,317               (59) 

Public buildings 176,711               192,711               192,711               ‐ 

Utilities 158,400               175,400               168,712               (6,688) 

Payroll taxes  152,000               152,000               148,649               (3,351) 

Assessor's office  140,272               140,272               140,272               ‐ 

Building inspector 129,767               129,767               129,767               ‐ 

Town clerk's office  118,454               118,454               118,454               ‐ 

Tax collector's office  100,674               102,674               102,046               (628)

Data services 95,600                 109,600               109,600               ‐ 

Planning and Zoning Commission 93,957                 101,957               101,957               ‐ 

Facilities maintenance 73,660                 73,660                 73,487                 (173)

Commission on aging 67,900                 67,900                 69,719                 1,819

Registrars 51,290                 51,290                 41,858                 (9,432) 

Street lighting 36,500                 38,500                 36,427                 (2,073) 

Health services 30,315                 30,315                 30,315                 ‐ 

Social services  23,373                 23,373                 22,194                 (1,179) 

Treasurer's office  23,227                 23,227                 23,090                 (137)

Audit 21,900                 22,735                 22,735                 ‐ 

Commission on youth services 20,000                 20,000                 16,765                 (3,235) 

Legal  20,000                 20,000                 18,262                 (1,738) 

Dues and memberships 19,700                 19,700                 19,645                 (55) 

Animal control  16,000                 16,000                 16,000                 ‐ 

Engineering  14,000                 14,000                 14,000                 ‐ 

Economic and development  2,000  2,000  1,535  (465)

Board of Finance 1,700  1,700  1,675  (25) 

Cemeteries 1,300  1,300  1,300  ‐ 

Miscellaneous 160  160  71  (89) 

Total general government 2,570,236            2,541,236            2,508,707            (32,529)               

CULTURE AND RECREATION:

Library 204,000               204,000               204,000               ‐ 

Parks and recreation 132,592               132,592               131,927               (665)

Total culture and recreation 336,592               336,592               335,927               (665)

(Continued)

Budgeted Amounts

TOWN OF EAST GRANBY, CONNECTICUT

SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) (UNAUDITED)

BUDGET AND ACTUAL  ‐ BUDGETARY BASIS ‐ GENERAL FUND 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

See accompanying notes to required supplementary information

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Variance With

Final Budget

Original  Final Actual Over (Under)

EXPENDITURES (Continued) : 

PUBLIC SAFETY: 

Police department 630,435$             645,435$             645,422$             (13)$

Fire department 122,885               122,886               122,886               ‐ 

Ambulance service 61,372                 61,372                 61,372                 ‐ 

Fire marshal 39,187                 43,187                 42,780                 (407)

Civil preparedness 11,250                 11,249                 11,249                 ‐ 

Total public safety 865,129               884,129               883,709               (420)

PUBLIC WORKS 619,575               629,575               629,292               (283)

DEBT SERVICE:

Principal 549,000               562,062               556,360               (5,702)                 

Interest 118,763               118,763               118,763               ‐ 

Total debt service 667,763               680,825               675,123               (5,702) 

SANITATION 216,468               216,468               216,468               ‐ 

EDUCATION 16,316,125         16,316,125         16,272,769         (43,356)               

CONTINGENCY 54,000                 54,000                 ‐  (54,000)               

Total expenditures 21,645,888         21,658,950         21,521,995         (136,955)             

OTHER FINANCING USES:

TRANSFERS OUT:

Capital and Nonrecurring Fund  650,000               650,000               650,000               ‐ 

Total other financing uses  650,000               650,000               650,000               ‐ 

Total expenditures and other financing uses 22,295,888$       22,308,950$       22,171,995$       (136,955)$          

(Concluded)

Budgeted Amounts

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SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

BUDGET AND ACTUAL  ‐ BUDGETARY BASIS ‐ GENERAL FUND

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

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Variance With

Final Budget

Original  Final Actual Over (Under)

EXPENDITURES: 

EDUCATION 

Certified personnel 7,835,087$           7,823,784$           7,796,249$           (27,535)$            

Noncertified personnel 1,463,595             1,484,898             1,477,347             (7,551)                 

Certified substitutes 124,279                124,279                106,071                (18,208)              

Noncertified substitutes 7,500  7,500  384  (7,116)                 

Custodial overtime ‐ events ‐  ‐  2,155  2,155 

Contracted substitutes 19,110                  19,110                  18,305                  (805) 

Other salaries 217,169                217,169                286,241                69,072                

Group health life insurance 2,362,450 2,352,450             2,226,287             (126,163)            

Social security 105,263                105,263                111,120                5,857 

Medicare 140,186                140,186                139,569                (617) 

Employer pension 66,551                  66,551                  67,777                  1,226 

Unemployment payments 27,722                  27,722                  11,063                  (16,659)              

Workers' compensation 107,027                107,027                98,721                  (8,306)                 

Professional improvement 69,000 69,000                  57,082                  (11,918)              

Assessment services 1,050 1,075  1,075  ‐ 

Other professional & technology services 381,252 381,227                487,392                106,165             

Data processing 30,119                  30,119                  32,749                  2,630 

Water/Sewage 24,950                  24,950                  21,101                  (3,849)                 

Rubbish removal 10,800                  10,880                  11,617                  737

Contracted maintenance services 178,543                159,068                161,931                2,863 

Repairs to buildings 53,200                  100,700                222,292                121,592             

Pupil transportation 865,931                828,281                690,104                (138,177)            

Property insurance 29,373                  29,373                  31,476                  2,103 

Liability insurance 30,102                  30,102                  27,206                  (2,896)                 

Errors & omissions insurance 19,765                  19,765                  19,005                  (760) 

Telephone 38,867                  38,867                  35,280                  (3,587)                 

Postage 9,925  9,950  7,470  (2,480)                 

Advertisements 1,000  1,000  214  (786) 

Job printing & binding 10,254                  10,022                  5,645  (4,377)                 

Public school tuition 345,764                209,264                176,064                (33,200)              

Private school tuition 846,046                982,546                815,006                (167,540)            

Travel & conferences 11,745                  11,745                  8,762  (2,983)                 

Field trips 2,500  2,600  3,754  1,154 

Supplies 81,298                  78,010                  121,624                43,614                

Administrative supplies 30,250                  30,250                  44,486                  14,236                

Natural gas 25,500                  25,500                  26,406                  906

Electricity 311,118                313,318                379,374                66,056                

Propane gas 525  525  283  (242) 

Heating supplies oil 97,850                  97,850                  102,148                4,298 

Books/textbooks/workbooks 82,569                  82,725                  124,086                41,361                

Licenses/subscriptions 145,962                145,065                103,019                (42,046)              

Equipment 15,063                  24,715                  120,278                95,563                

Memberships & special programs 59,865                  61,694                  64,575                  2,881 

Legal fees 30,000                  30,000                  29,591                  (409) 

Other ‐  ‐  385  385

Total education expenditures  16,316,125$       16,316,125$       16,272,769$       (43,356)$            

TOWN OF EAST GRANBY, CONNECTICUT

SCHEDULE OF EDUCATION EXPENDITURES (UNAUDITED)

BUDGET AND ACTUAL  ‐ BUDGETARY BASIS ‐ GENERAL FUND

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

Budgeted Amounts

See accompanying notes to required supplementary information.

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Remaining 

Balan

ce 

Balan

ce 

Balan

ce 

Balan

ce 

Close

Balan

ce

June 30, 

Current 

June 30, 

June 30, 

Current 

June 30, 

Out of 

June 30, 

2017

Year 

2018

2017

Year 

2018

Appropriation

2018

Cap

ital and Nonrecurring Fu

nd

Security initiatives

36,060

$           

‐$                  

36,060

$           

33,568

$           

2,165

$             

35,733

$           

(327)

$                

‐$

 

Road

 maintenan

ce29,000

             

‐29,000

             

15,888

             

13,112

             

29,000

             

‐‐

Phase I reappraisal and revaluation

67,000

             

‐67,000

             

‐67,000

             

67,000

             

‐‐

Road

 maintenan

ce124,000

           

‐124,000

           

‐124,000

           

124,000

           

‐‐

School technology

60,000

             

‐60,000

             

‐59,989

             

59,989

             

(11)

‐

Revaluation phase II

‐75,000

             

75,000

             

‐24,242

             

24,242

             

‐50,758

             

Insulation Town Hall

‐11,000

             

11,000

             

‐‐

‐‐

11,000

             

Windows To

wn Hall

‐47,000

             

47,000

             

‐‐

‐‐

47,000

             

Backhoe

‐100,000

           

100,000

           

‐‐

‐‐

100,000

           

Plow truck

‐180,000

           

180,000

           

‐‐

‐‐

180,000

           

Fire dep

artm

ent radios

‐77,000

             

77,000

             

‐‐

‐‐

77,000

             

Road

 maintenan

ce‐

167,000

           

167,000

           

‐7,184

                

7,184

                

‐159,816

           

School technology

‐60,000

             

60,000

             

‐‐

‐‐

60,000

             

School telep

hone system

‐50,000

             

50,000

             

‐‐

‐‐

50,000

             

HS Roof access door

‐6,700

                

6,700

                

‐‐

‐‐

6,700

                

Allgrove parking lot

‐38,000

             

38,000

             

‐‐

‐‐

38,000

             

Allgrove A/C assessm

ent

‐5,000

                

5,000

                

‐‐

‐‐

5,000

                

Total Cap

ital and Nonrecurring Fund 

316,060

$         

816,700

$         

1,132,760

$     

49,456

$           

297,692

$         

347,148

$         

(338)

$                

785,274

$         

Appropriations

Expenditures

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Balance

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2016

‐$

 19,034,396

$    

41,958

$       

84,313

$         

358

$           

18,991,683

$    

18,906,293

$    

42,830

$                

18,949,123

$    

85,390

$           

2015

212,804

           

‐1,388

           

8,450

              

182

             

205,560

            

156,600

            

31,531

 188,131

            

48,960

              

2014

53,125

              

‐49

                 

3,024

              

380

             

49,770

              

23,157

              

6,715

29,872

              

26,613

              

2013

22,607

              

‐‐

               

6‐

              

22,601

              

580

 468

 1,048

                

22,021

              

2012

18,265

              

‐‐

               

6‐

              

18,259

              

118

 117

 235

 18,141

              

2011

17,506

              

‐‐

               

115

 ‐

              

17,391

              

309

 461

 770

 17,082

              

2010

16,492

              

‐‐

               

58,249

          

8,238

                

109

 377

 486

 8,129

                

2009

13,534

              

‐‐

               

55,773

          

7,756

                

‐‐

‐7,756

                

2008

7,659

                

‐‐

               

5‐

              

7,654

                

‐‐

‐7,654

                

2007

6,805

                

‐‐

               

‐ ‐

              

6,805

                

‐‐

‐6,805

                

2006

6, 577

                

‐32

                 

‐ ‐

              

6,609

                

‐‐

‐6,609

                

2005

6,251

                

‐‐

               

‐ ‐

              

6,251

                

‐‐

‐6,251

                

2004

5,965

                

‐‐

               

‐ ‐

              

5,965

                

‐‐

‐5,965

                

2003

5,831

                

‐‐

               

‐ ‐

              

5,831

                

‐‐

‐5,831

                

2002

4,877

                

‐‐

               

‐ ‐

              

4,877

                

‐‐

‐4,877

                

2001

4,690

                

‐‐

               

‐ ‐

              

4,690

                

‐‐

‐4,690

                

402,988

$         

19,034,396

$    

43,427

$       

95,929

$         

14,942

$      

19,369,940

$    

19,087,166

$    

82,499

$                

19,169,665

$    

282,774

$         

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