RECORD OF

HVCEO LOCAL ASSISTANCE

JULY 2007 THRU DECEMBER 2007

BETHEL
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lyme's disease.
-Peter Olsen was provided with a list of planning consultants.
-A map of the proposed Bogus Farm open space purchase was added to the hvceo.org web site.
-A map of planning regions was provided to Ellen Rosenberg.
-Staff reviewed the draft Bethel Plan of Conservation and Development and provided written review comments.
-Bus shelter funding information was forwarded to the planning staff.
-Open space information was forwarded to Isabelle Zimmerman.
-Information on HART was provided to the selectman’s office.
-An interview was held with the News Times concerning the new Bethel Plan of Conservation and Development.
-A letter of support was provided for the Plumtrees Schoolhouse historic designation.
-Staff discussed a proposed roundabout in Bethel with the News Times.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state representatives and senators.
Staff made comments on Bethel’s draft Route 6 Corridor Plan and forwarded them to the town’s consultant.
-CT DOT Deputy Commissioner Al Martin requested and received a copy of HVCEO’s draft Bethel rail station transit oriented development potential analysis.
-The draft plan’s energy conservation chapter was forwarded to Ellen Rosenberg.
-The Bethel Beacon was provided with materials on the Council’s deer management recommendations.
-The annual package of septage disposal truck administration forms was forwarded to town officials.
-Staff attended a meeting on 11/28 at Conn DOT concerning the Danbury Branch Line.
-Staff attended the public input meeting for the Bethel Route 6 Corridor Study.
-Clarence Rees, provided assistance on the set-up of regional video conferencing system on 7/02 and 7/30/07.
-Andrew Morowski, provided information on Bethel’s successful application for grant funding for constructing sidewalks serving Bethel’s public schools.
-Clarence Rees, information was provided to the Town’s EM Director on the availability of cots for emergency shelter operations.
-Andrew Morowski, provided information on CT DOT schedule changes for two road improvement projects.

BRIDGEWATER
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-New soil and slope constraint maps were forwarded to land use commissions.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lyme's disease.
-Bridgewater traffic volumes were provided to Didona Associates for a pedestrian study of central Bridgewater.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state representatives and senators.
-The town was provided with maps of proposed FAA airspace redesign impacts.
-The draft pedestrian plan for the Town Center was forwarded to the selectman’s office.
-Staff and consultants visited Bridgewater Center for a traffic calming field review.
-The annual package of septage disposal truck administration forms was forwarded to town officials.
-Printed zoning map for Lois Carreira, P&Z.
-Printed parcel map for Lois Carreira, P&Z.
-Ann Marie Lindblom, provided assistance on the set-up of regional video conferencing system.
-Ann Marie Lindblom, provided information on internet service requirements for communications system.
-Ann Marie Lindblom, information was provided to the Town’s EM Director on the availability of cots for emergency shelter operations.

BROOKFIELD
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lyme's disease.
-A meeting was held with Rep. David Scribner concerning the slow pace of the upcoming I-84 EIS.
-Richard Harrall was provided with information for a local planning and economic development study.
-Staff met with the Brookfield Zoning Commission on 7/26 to discuss the upcoming HVCEO regional housing market analysis.
-A citizen was provided with planning information regarding the Costco move issue.
-George Walker was provided with information on Route 7 ramp plans.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state-representatives and senators.
-Rep. David Scribner was provided with an update on I-84 EIS difficulties.
-Staff attended the Brookfield Board of Selectmen meeting concerning the FAA airspace redesign.
-A meeting was attended at HART concerning pedestrian access to buses on Route 202.
-The annual package of septage disposal truck administration forms was forwarded to town officials.
-Staff attended the 12/12 Brookfield Board of Finance meeting concerning the FAA airspace issue.
-Sam Khanthaphixay, provided information on the cost of additional video conference equipment for a Brookfield Town Hall conference room.
-Chief Montgomery, provided information on the preparation of the scope of work for a regional police radio communications project.
-Chief Montgomery, provided assistance in setting-up a meeting of police chiefs from the Housatonic Region on 9/14, 10/12, 11/09 and 12/14/07.
-Chief Montgomery, provided information on local law enforcement grant programs administered by the CT DEMHS.
-Wayne Gravis, information was provided to the Town’s EM Director on the availability of cots for emergency shelter operations.
-Chief Montgomery, provided information on HVCEO’s endorsement of the police chiefs proposal for the utilization of Justice Assistance Grant funds for local Law Enforcement Efforts (JAGLLE), administered through the CT Office of Police and Management.
-Major Purcell, information was provided on a proposal for improved police car radio communications between municipalities.
-Chief Montgomery, provided assistance in mapping emergency resource assets and operations centers.

DANBURY
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lyme's disease.
-The News Times was forwarded information on transit oriented development.
-Various transportation planning information was provided to Chris Paige.
-New population projections were provided to the City’s water supply consultant.
-David Day was provided with aquifer materials for an upcoming groundwater study.
-A letter was provided in support of a Lake Waubeeka vicinity open space purchase.
-Staff attended the August CPTC meeting at HART.
-Trip generation information was provided to a realty firm.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state representatives and senators.
-HART received a compendium of historical file items and research as part of a study of bus service history in the area.
-A description of the upcoming HVCEO housing study was provided to the News Times.
-Bill Montgomery was provided with materials for an open space grant application.
-Staff attended a meeting on 11/28 at Conn DOT concerning the Danbury Branch Line.
-The City was provided with maps of proposed FAA airspace redesign impacts.
-The News Times was provided with FAA airspace redesign materials.
-Jim Bellano was provided with traffic data for Route 6.
-The News Times was provided with comment on a new CLA watershed map.
-The annual package of septage disposal truck administration forms was forwarded to town officials.
-Traffic and transit information was forwarded to the Danbury Chamber’s consultant for use in the annual area booklet.
-Didona Associates received a copy of a Bethel marketing study.
-Paul Estefan, provided information on the meetings of municipal health directors relative to a demonstration of mass casualty incident trailer resources.
-Richard Harrall, provided background information for the preparation of a comprehensive housing study.
-Matt Cassavechia, provided information for use in the preparation of a regional “H” sign plan serving Danbury Hospital.
-Paul Estefan, provided assistance on the regional video conferencing system.
-Paul Estefan, participated in discussion of assets available for use in responding to regional emergencies.
-George Adams, provided CT DOT contact information to a Danbury businessman interested in plans for improvements to I-84 Exit 6.
-Wade Anderson, discusses proposal for future internet service.
-Jack Kozuchowski, provided GIS mapping information for use in the City’s analysis of potential open space properties.
-Paul Estefan, provided information to Danbury Emergency Management Director.
-Robert Tomlinson, discussed administrative options for the Western CT HazMat Team.
-Chief Baker, provided information on the development of the regional plan for the placement of “H” signs serving Danbury Hospital.

NEW FAIRFIELD
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lyme's disease.
-Staff provided Marty Andrews with a copy of the 2005 Center Area Beautification Study.
-Detailed back up for HVCEO’s New Fairfield soil and slope map was forwarded to the Planning Commission Chair.
-Staff conducted a review of the proposed new municipal zoning regulations.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state representatives and senators.
-Peter Cigliano was provided with contacts for updated solar regulations.
-Marty Andrews was provided with information on the Town Center Beautification Study.
-The annual package of septage disposal truck administration forms was forwarded to town officials.
-Printed a DOT aerial photo and parcel map for Rich Seman, Assessor.
-Prepared and installed existing GIS data for Rich Seman.
-Prepared an aerial index for the DOT 2004 flight for use in the Assessor’s office GIS Computer.
-Research the “Abutters Tool” from Mapwares Inc. for use in the Assessor’s office.
-Calculated the Candlewood area acreage for the property card files.
-Printed an Assessors Parcel map for Dianne Lobraico, Assessors Office.
-Bill Halstead, Jr., provided assistance on the set-up of regional video conferencing system.
-Bill Halstead Jr., information was provided on the availability of cots for emergency shelter operations.
-Bill Halstead Jr., provided assistance in mapping emergency resource assets and operations centers.

NEW MILFORD
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lyme's disease.
-Rep. Clark Chapin was provided with planning information
-Lisa Alexander was provided with digital maps of the West Aspetuck watershed.
-Valerie Wilson was provided with information on consultants.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state representatives and senators.
-Material regarding housing trust funds was forwarded to Bob Rush.
-The town was provided with maps of proposed FAA airspace redesign impacts.
-Steve Paduano was provided with copies of Conn DOT Boardman Bypass maps.
-Staff attended the New Milford Town Council meeting concerning the FAA airspace redesign.
-Staff wrote a letter of support for an application by the Water Witch Hose Company.
-Route 7 information was forwarded to the New Milford Times.
-A compilation of historic planning information concerning Route 7 was forwarded as requested to the Mayor’s Office.
-Marla Scribner, provided assistance on securing grant funding for the New Milford CERT program.
-Cathy Castagnetta, obtained aerial photography for use in the Rt. 7 and Rt. 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan.
-Marla Scribner, provided digital projection equipment for use in training CERT volunteers.
-Michael Crespan, provided information on mutual aid agreements.
-Marla Scribner, processed grant application for the establishment of a new CERT unit in the Town of New Milford.
-Karen Bresson, provided information on the use of HVCEO digital project equipment by the New Milford CERT.
-Kermit Hua, provided information for use in the preparation of the Rt. & and Rt. 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan.
-Tammy Reardon, provided information on the Rt. 7 and Rt. 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan in New Milford.
-Maria Scribner, information was provided on the availability of cots for emergency shelter operations.
-Michael Zarba, Rt. & Rt. 202 Curb Cut and Access management Plan meeting.
-Michael Crespan, provided assistance on the set-up of regional video conferencing system.
-Maria Scribner, provided assistance in developing a study outline for pedestrian improvements along Rt. 7.
-Michael Crespan, provided a test of the town’s video conferencing system.
-Michael Zarba, Rt. 7 and Rt. 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan progress report.
-Marla Scribner, provided assistance to secure grant funding for the New Milford CERT program.

NEWTOWN
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lymes disease.
-Lisa Alexander was provided with digital maps of the West Aspetuck watershed.
-Valerie Wilson was provided with information on consultants.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state representatives and senators.
-Route 25 milepost and traffic generator data was forwarded to HART for a bus route study.
-The town was provided with maps of proposed FAA airspace redesign impacts.
-An endorsement was provided for the Newtown Health Department’s nutrition improvement program.
-The annual package of septage disposal truck administration forms was forwarded to town officials.
-Representative Wasserman was provided with information on regional planning agencies.
-Staff attended a CT DOT meeting concerning Route 6 in Newtown.
-Bill Halstead, provided assistance on the set-up of regional video conferencing system.
-Bill Halstead, information was provided on the availability of cots for emergency shelter operations.
-Donna Culbert, provided assistance on the set-up for a meeting of municipal public health directors from the Housatonic Region.
-Chief Kehoe, provided assistance in mapping emergency resource assets and operations centers.
-Donna Culbert, provided assistance on a set-up for a meeting of municipal public health directors from the Housatonic Region.
-Elizabeth Stocker, provided transportation planning information relating to the proposed Technology Park.
-Donna Culbert, provided assistance on set-up for a meeting of municipal public health directors from the Housatonic Region.

REDDING
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lyme's disease.
-Staff joined the site visit at the Georgetown Land Development Company rehab project.
-A map of water supply watersheds in Fairfield County was forwarded to the selectman’s office.
-Lists of town officials in the region were forwarded to the selectman’s office.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state representatives and senators.
-Lyme Disease lobbying materials were coordinated with Georgina Scholl.
-Staff attended a meeting on 11/28 at Conn DOT concerning the Danbury Branch Line.
-Surface and groundwater classification maps were provided to the health department.
-Sue Wolf requested and received a copy of the Legislative Agenda.
-The annual package of septage disposal truck administration forms was forwarded to town officials.
-Meeting with John Ford, Assessor to discuss in-house parcel editing and CAMA Data.
-Chief Fuchs, provided assistance on the set-up of regional video conferencing system.
-Larry Wagner, provided information on HVCEO operations regarding the Georgetown redevelopment project.
-Paul Cafasso, provided information required for the operation of regional communications system.
-Chief Fuchs, provided assistance on requirements for internet based communications system.
-Donald Takacs, Emergency Mgmt. Director, provided information on the availability of costs for emergency shelter operations.
-Chief Fuchs, provided assistance testing the regional video conferencing system.
-Chief Fuchs, provided information on internet based approaches to storing and sharing data on available emergency management resources.
-Chief Fuchs, provided assistance in mapping emergency resource assets and operations centers.
-Chief Fuchs, provided information on the regional plan for “H” signs serving Danbury Hospital.
-Douglas Hartline, provided assistance to secure grant funding for the Redding CERT program.

RIDGEFIELD
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lyme's disease.
-The Ridgefield Press was provided with information on proposed Route 35 improvements.
-Traffic improvement grant funding formula changes were forwarded to the selectman’s office.
-The North Salem Journal was provided with information on Ridgefield’s bus and commuter patterns.
-A map of water supply watersheds in Fairfield County was forwarded to the selectman’s office.
-Staff attended the Ridgefield Police Commission meeting on 9/14 regarding Route 35 improvements.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state representatives and senators.
-The planner was provided with a DEP contact concerning proposed sewering in the Route 7 and 35 area.
-The Planning Department was provided with a copy of the Route 35 corridor traffic study.
-Staff attended a meeting on 11/28 at Conn DOT concerning the Danbury Branch Line.
-John Hartwell was provided with Route 7 policy and journey to work data.
-Chief Burford, Emergency Mgmt. Director, was provided with background information on the regional video conferencing system.
-Dah Min Yau, provided assistance on the set-up of regional video conferencing system.
-Rudy Marconi, provided information on status of HVCEO activities.
-Dick Aarons, provided assistance for testing the town’s regional video conferencing system.
-Chief Burford, information was provided on the availability of cots for emergency shelter operations.

SHERMAN
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lyme's disease.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state representatives and senators.
-Materials regarding change to home occupation regulations were forwarded to the PZC.
-Gigi Barrett requested and received a copy of the soil constraints map for Sherman.
-Information concerning the Wanzer Hill Road and Route 39 intersection was forwarded to Conn DOT.
-Betty Anne Blois, P&Z, annotated zoning map including road names and printed draft map for review.
-Zoning map changes including wording for Betty Anne Blois, P&Z.
-Printed 20 11x17 zoning maps for P&Z.
-Andrea O’Connor, provided assistance on the set-up of regional video conferencing system.
-Guido Tino, Emergency Mgmt. Director, provided information on the CT DEMHS resource typing activity to be implemented in 2007.
-Andrea O’Connor, provided information on internet service requirements for communications system.
-Guido Tino, information was provided on the availability of cots for emergency shelter operations.
-Andrea O’Connor, provided assistance on the preparation of a grant application for a FEMA funded pre-hazard mitigation plan.
-Guido Tino, provided information on the CT DEMHS Homeland Security Grant Program.
-Andrea O’Connor, provided information on CT DOT schedule changes for road and bridge improvement projects.

RECORD OF

LOCAL ASSISTANCE

JANUARY 2007 THRU JUNE 2007

BETHEL
-Concerning retention of the conveyance tax for municipalities, individualized lobbying letters from the HVCEO chair were mailed to the 169 municipal leaders in the state.
-Staff reviewed the new transportation and infrastructure chapter of the revised town plan and provided written comments.
-The Council approved a letter of comment concerning the purchase of the Bogus Farm in Bethel, urging its purchase as part of the regional growth management strategy.
-Staff corresponded with the Bethel Health Department concerning the draft plan of conservation and development.
-Arrangements were made for involvement in an upcoming Route 6 Stony Hill corridor plan.
-Steve Palmer of Bethel PZC provided comments for the transportation plan update.
-A report comparing union wages in the area was produced and distributed, with an explanatory seminar.
-A federally required update of the Regional Transportation Plan was completed in order to qualify the municipality for federal funding.
-As requested by DEP, information from the DEP concerning open space grants was forwarded to the chief elected official
-A coordinating meeting for area chiefs of police was held on 6/14.
-A coordinating meeting was held for area planners and land use administrative staffs.
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-Staff attended an evening meeting on Stony Hill traffic issues.
-A regional review of transit oriented development potential at rail stations was provided to the planning department. Also, background on zoning with steep slopes.
-Staff forwarded information on TOD to the News Times.
-The proposed Bogus Farm purchase was upgraded to a regional priority on the legislative agenda.
-Andrew Morosky, Town Engineer, preliminary research for data collectors.
-George Walker, Executive Committee, printed 4 USGS Topo maps of Lake Lillinonah.
-Public Works Department, converted the March 2004 DOT aerial photographs to MG2 for use in the new data collectors.
-Laura Vasile, provided information from the Center for Disease Control on the relationships between the form of the built environment and public health affects.
-Selectman’s Office, provided information on CT DOT’s Safe Routes to school Grant Program.
-Communications, assisted in the installation of video conference equipment to link area Emergency Operations Centers to one another.

BRIDGEWATER
-Concerning retention of the conveyance tax for municipalities, individualized lobbying letters from the HVCEO chair were mailed to the 169 municipal leaders in the state.
-Septage administration forms and truck stickers were forwarded for use in administration of the system in 2007.
-A copy of the regional septage agreement was forwarded to Bridgewater.
-A Bridgewater Center Pedestrian Plan was initiated for the Town.
-A report comparing union wages in the area was produced and distributed, with an explanatory seminar.
-A federally required update of the Regional Transportation Plan was completed in order to qualify the municipality for federal funding.
-As requested by DEP, information from the DEP concerning open space grants was forwarded to the chief elected official
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-Robert Brown was appointed to the Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance.
-A citizen was provided with input on the upcoming Route 133 improvement project.
-A meeting was held in Bridgewater on 6/12 concerning the upcoming Bridgewater Center Pedestrian Plan.
-Staff attended the groundbreaking for the new senior center.
-Staff attended the Bethel PXC meeting on 6/28.
-Anne Marie Lindblom, provided digital information for the development of the 1007 grant application for the CT DOT 13b-38bb program for elderly and disabled transit services.
-Senior Center, participated in the ground breaking ceremony for the new Senior Center.

BROOKFIELD
-Concerning retention of the conveyance tax for municipalities, individualized lobbying letters from the HVCEO chair were mailed to the 169 municipal leaders in the state.
-A citizen was provided with commuter data for a retail facility study.
-Langan Engineering was provided with information on future Route 7 ramps at Route 133 in Brookfield.
-Route 7 maps were forwarded to Cendant Mobility.
-Rick Amorossi, copies of all Route 7 Bypass documents in the HVCEO file.
-A report comparing union wages in the area was produced and distributed, with an explanatory seminar.
-A federally required update of the Regional Transportation Plan was completed in order to qualify the municipality for federal funding.
-As requested by DEP, information from the DEP concerning open space grants was forwarded to the chief elected official
-A sexual harassment prevention training program was provided to municipal employees.
-A coordinating meeting for area chiefs of police was held on 6/14.
-A coordinating meeting was held for area planners and land use administrative staffs.
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-A citizen was provided with Route 7 traffic volumes.
-A report on alignment options for the Still River Greenway in Brookfield was completed.
-A meeting of the Brookfield Planning Commission was attended on 5/3/2007 to discuss the regional transportation plan.
-At an HVCEO meeting, staff was authorized to write a letter of support for maintaining state funding for the Northwest Visitors and Convention Bureau.
-George Walker was provided with map information.
-The Council provided the coordinator for Still River clean up activities.
-Sam Khanthaphixay, IT Director, demo of the Trimble GeoXH data collector.
-Tony Paquette, provided information for use in developing the Regional Emergency Support Function #12-Energy, of the DEMHS Region 5 Regional Emergency Response Plan.
-Peg Daley, provided information for use in developing the Still River Multi-Use Trail.
-Jack Kozuchowski, provided aerial photo information for use in developing the Still River Multi-Use Trail.
-Tony Paquette, provided mailing list information for use in developing a conference on the draft Regional Emergency Operations Plan for DEMHS Region 5.
-Deanna Chaparro, provided requested information to CT DEMHS on HVCEO’s role in the administration of the 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) for municipalities.
-Dennis DiPinto, provided information on the status of CT DOT programming for the Still River Multi-Use Trail Enhancement project.
-Michael Burke, provided information to the NY DOT on how to locate detailed highway functional classification maps for Connecticut towns bordering New York.
-Robert Tomlinson, discussed possible interim HVCEO administrative assistance for the operations of the regional HazMat.
-Public Works Dept., provided information on CT DOT’s Local Roads Accident Reduction Grant Program.
-Police Chief Montgomery, provided information on DEMHS Region 5 collaboration efforts and on the draft bylaws for the Regional Emergency Planning Team
-Public Works Dept., provided a copy of CT DOT’s Local Roads Accident Reduction Grant Program application.
-Communications, assisted in the installation of video conference equipment to link area Emergency Operations Centers to one another.

DANBURY
-Concerning retention of the conveyance tax for municipalities, individualized lobbying letters from the HVCEO chair were mailed to the 169 municipal leaders in the state.
-Bob Miller of the News Times was given an interview on housing issues, also various statistics.
-Links to Danbury’s new traffic cams were added to the HVCEO web site.
-A PowerPoint show on transportation and regional issues was presented to the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class.
-A large aerial photograph was forwarded to the Danbury Housing Authority.
-A copy of HVCEO’s anti-Route 7 expressway policy was provided to the mayor’s office.
-The Danbury Water Department was provided with a list of town engineers in the area.
-Route 7 policy was forwarded to the Greater Danbury Chamber.
-The News Times was provided with a rail study update.
-Lynn Waller was provided with a copy of the regional transportation plan.
-A report comparing union wages in the area was produced and distributed, with an explanatory seminar.
-A federally required update of the Regional Transportation Plan was completed in order to qualify the municipality for federal funding.
-Mark Langlois of the News Times was provided with information concerning traffic trends in New Milford.
-As requested by DEP, information from the DEP concerning open space grants was forwarded to the chief elected official
-A sexual harassment prevention training program was provided to municipal employees.
-A coordinating meeting for area chiefs of police was held on 6/14.
-A coordinating meeting was held for area planners and land use administrative staffs.
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-The new traffic plan for the Danbury Hospital and WCSU area was completed and forwarded to local officials.
-A referral concerning Bennett’s Pond housing development in Ridgefield was forwarded to Redding.
-New state population projections were provided to the Danbury Planning Department.
-Population projections were provided to Attorney Ted Backer.
-The Dodge Report was provided with an update on Route 7 construction.
-Bill Gibson, provided referral to CT DOT for information request of the status of Route 7 construction projects in Danbury and Ridgefield.
-George Seal, provided referral to Danbury Traffic Engineer for information request of the status of Route 6 construction projects in Danbury.
-Eric Bachman, responded to suggestions to improvements to I-84 in Danbury and provided information on CT DOT proposals for I-84 improvements.
-Paul Estefan, provided information on a vendor bid question for the regional video conference system.
-Lew Wallace, provided contact information for Bridgewater Alternate to HVCEO.
-Paul Estefan, provided information for review on the regional video conference equipment bids.
-Reporter, Danbury News Times, provided contact information on CT Dept of Economic and Community Development statistics on affordable housing.
-Chamber of Commerce, provided regional transportation planning and development information to the Chamber’s annual Leadership Seminar.
-Communications, assisted in the installation of video conference equipment to link area Emergency Operations Centers to one another.

NEW FAIRFIELD
-A sexual harassment prevention training program was provided to municipal employees.
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-Gregg Defreicas, member of the New Fairfield Land Trust, burned a CD with PDF’s from the 2003 POCD.
-Rich Seman, Assessor, began the data reorganization for a revitalized GIS.
-Maria Haussherr-Hughes, Zoning Enforcement Officer, converted parcel data from the 2003 POCD to CAD2004 DWG, DXF.
-Bill Halstead Jr., provided background information on the installation requirements for a regional video conference system that will link municipal Emergency Operations Centers.

NEW MILFORD
-Concerning retention of the conveyance tax for municipalities, individualized lobbying letters from the HVCEO chair were mailed to the 169 municipal leaders in the state.
-Various rail planning items were forwarded to reporter Nancy Barnes.
-The east-west connector discussion on hvceo.org was updated with new information from Conn DOT, opposing development of the roadway.
-A report comparing union wages in the area was produced and distributed, with an explanatory seminar.
-A federally required update of the Regional Transportation Plan was completed in order to qualify the municipality for federal funding.
-As requested by DEP, information from the DEP concerning open space grants was forwarded to the chief elected official
-A sexual harassment prevention training program was provided to municipal employees.
-A coordinating meeting for area chiefs of police was held on 6/14.
-A coordinating meeting was held for area planners and land use administrative staffs.
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-Clark Chapin, information on Georgetown growth issues.
-A report on alignment options for the Still River Greenway in New Milford was completed.
-Aerial photos of the Still River were forwarded as requested to the Mayor’s office.
-A draft transit oriented development text was forwarded to Robert Rush.
-The Council provided the coordinator for Still River clean up activities.
-Bill Johnson, provided information on the status of Phase 2 of the Danbury Branch Rail Line Electrification Feasibility Study.
-Tammy Reardon, provided a draft of the Scope of Work to be included in the consultant contract for the Route 7 and Route 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan in New Milford.
-Michael Crespan, provided information on the bid specifications for the regional video conferencing system.
-John Mangin, provided Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) information for use in future activities.
-Robert Rush, provided requested information on the status of CT DOT negotiations for a consultant for Phase 2 of the Danbury Branch Line Electrification Feasibility Study.
-Marla Scribner, provided information on the CERT program and on training for the operation of Decontamination Trailers.

NEWTOWN
-Concerning retention of the conveyance tax for municipalities, individualized lobbying letters from the HVCEO chair were mailed to the 169 municipal leaders in the state.
-A discussion of traffic issues was held with Joe Borst.
-Brian Jones was assisted with a study of housing needs for Ashlar of Newtown.
-The future Commerce Road Extension project was forwarded to Conn DOT for air quality modeling.
-A representative of Scalzo Realty was provided with information as to Conn Dot plans for I-84 Exit 11.
-Bob Hall received village district zoning information.
-Liz Stocker was provided with overview aquifer and watershed maps.
-Staff wrote a letter of support to DECD for a grant to upgrade senior housing in Newtown.
-A report comparing union wages in the area was produced and distributed, with an explanatory seminar.
-A federally required update of the Regional Transportation Plan was completed in order to qualify the municipality for federal funding.
-As requested by DEP, information from the DEP concerning open space grants was forwarded to the chief elected official
-A coordinating meeting for area chiefs of police was held on 6/14.
-A coordinating meeting was held for area planners and land use administrative staffs.
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-A meeting was attended on 5/10 to discuss proposed CT DOT changes to I-84 Exit 11.
The staff then attended the 6/21 DOT public informational meeting on this matter.
-Staff wrote a letter of support for the Ferris Farm open space purchase application.
-A meeting was held with the Newtown Police Commission to present the Queen Street Area traffic plan.
-Lilla Dean, provided information on “Green Building” and LEEDS certification program to the Newtown Zoning Commission.
-Richard Eigen, provided resource information on demographics for the Housatonic Valley Region.
-Police Commission, provided information on the Queens Street Area Traffic Plan.

REDDING
-Concerning retention of the conveyance tax for municipalities, individualized lobbying letters from the HVCEO chair were mailed to the 169 municipal leaders in the state.
-On 2/22 the Redding LWV was given a PowerPoint show on regional issues affecting Redding.
-The first selectman was provided with information about a state budget proposal to fund town plans.
-The first selectman was provided with DEP technical backup for two acre zoning in water supply watersheds.
-The first selectman was provided with a hard copy of the 2/22 PowerPoint show on Redding.
-A copy of HVCEO’s anti-Route 7 expressway policy was provided to the mayor’s office.
-Staff spoke against the Route 7 Expressway at a hearing in the LOB.
-The Georgetown Land Development Company presented its rail and roadway improvement plans to the MPO.
-A report comparing union wages in the area was produced and distributed, with an explanatory seminar.
-A federally required update of the Regional Transportation Plan was completed in order to qualify the municipality for federal funding.
-As requested by DEP, information from the DEP concerning open space grants was forwarded to the chief elected official
-A coordinating meeting for area chiefs of police was held on 6/14.
-A coordinating meeting was held for area planners and land use administrative staffs.
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-A referral concerning Bennett’s Pond housing development in Ridgefield was forwarded to Redding.
-Historic DEP studies concerning residential densities in watersheds were summarized and forwarded to the town.
-A meeting was provided with Town Planner John Hayes to provide input to the town plan update.
-Redding was provided with a letter of support for a proposed open space purchase near the Saugatuck Reservoir.
-Natalie Ketcham, provided information on amendments required to HVCEO’s Transportation Improvement Program for the implementation of the Georgetown Enhancement Project.
-Sharon Rehme, provided assistance in the development of Redding’;s 2007 grant application for the CT DOT 13b-38bb program for elderly and disabled transit services.
-Natalie Ketcham, provided digital information for the development of the 2007 grant application for the CT DOT 13b-38bb program for elderly and disabled transit services.
-Sharon Mazzochi, provided an application to DEMHS for equipment funding of Redding’s CERT program.

RIDGEFIELD
-Concerning retention of the conveyance tax for municipalities, individualized lobbying letters from the HVCEO chair were mailed to the 169 municipal leaders in the state.
-Prudential Real Estate was provided with population data.
-Mack Reid of the Ridgefield Press was provided with census data.
-A copy of HVCEO’s anti-Route 7 expressway policy was provided to the mayor’s office.
-Staff spoke against the Route 7 Expressway at a hearing in the LOB.
-Lillian Willis provided a comment for the transportation plan update.
-Betty Brosius was provided with Georgetown Sewer information.
-A report comparing union wages in the area was produced and distributed, with an explanatory seminar.
-A federally required update of the Regional Transportation Plan was completed in order to qualify the municipality for federal funding.
-As requested by DEP, information from the DEP concerning open space grants was forwarded to the chief elected official
-A sexual harassment prevention training program was provided to municipal employees.
-A coordinating meeting for area chiefs of police was held on 6/14.
-A coordinating meeting was held for area planners and land use administrative staffs.
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-A referral concerning Bennett’s Pond housing development was forwarded to adjacent towns.
-A letter to Ridgefield explored grant options for Route 35 sidewalks.
-A meeting was attended on 5/24 concerning Route 35 improvements, then a second meeting on the same subject on 6/21.
-Hunter Brawley, GIS Manager, Naromi Land Trust, sent new Sherman Zoning files.
-First Selectman, provided background information on CT DOT’s efforts to improve commuter rail service on the Danbury Branch Line.
-Sue Prosi, provided information on subjects to be included in a study of non-expressway Route 7 improvements in the towns of Ridgefield and Redding.

SHERMAN
-Concerning retention of the conveyance tax for municipalities, individualized lobbying letters from the HVCEO chair were mailed to the 169 municipal leaders in the state.
-Staff made comments on the draft pedestrian plan.
-A Sherman Center Pedestrian Plan was completed for the Town.
-The PZC was provided with an additional copy the draft regional transportation plan.
-A report comparing union wages in the area was produced and distributed, with an explanatory seminar.
-A federally required update of the Regional Transportation Plan was completed in order to qualify the municipality for federal funding.
-As requested by DEP, information from the DEP concerning open space grants was forwarded to the chief elected official
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-The Sherman Pedestrian Plan was completed and copies forwarded to the municipality.
-Staff wrote a letter of support for a proposed Naromi land purchase.
-The zoning administration was provided with information concerning the state plan.
- Reviewed the GIS Database to make sure it was editable for Kathy Retter, Assistant Assessor.
-Hunter Brawley, GIS Manager, Naromi Land Trust, sent new Sherman zoning files.
-Hunter Brawley, sent the latest New Milford parcel coverage.
-Andrea O’Connor, provided digital information for the development of the 2007 grant application for the CT DOT 13b-38bb program for elderly and disabled transit services.
-Andrea O’Connor, provided information on the time-line for submission of grant applications for the 2007 CT DOT 13b-38bb funding program for elderly and disabled transit services.
Andrea O’Connor, provided digital copies of municipal emergency operation plan materials.

AVON
-Len Desen, GIS Manager, extracted Bethel trail head data.

NEW HAVEN
-Provided CCM with information on bill 1056, citing the Palace Theatre as a past project for regional funding.

ROXBURY
-A copy of the regional septage agreement was forwarded to Bridgewater.

SOUTHBURY
-A copy of the Still River Greenway report was forwarded to Bill Stax for coordination with another trail planning process.

RECORD OF

LOCAL ASSISTANCE

JULY THRU DECEMBER OF 2006

BETHEL
-Area legislators were provided with an update of the regional rail transportation plan.
-An update of the regional “H” hospital emergency sign plan was initiated.
-A demographic overview of the region featuring town data was competed and distributed to chief elected officials.
-The health department regional mutual aid agreement was completed and approved by the municipality.
-HVCEO become the web host of the Ives Trail and updated the trails information base.
-A water supply resource report was provided to each member of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
-A copy of the regional septage disposal agreement was forwarded to the Bethel Public Works Department.
-Staff has been attending meetings of the PZC as it updates is town plan of conservation and development.
-A report on water supply watershed protection in Bethel is in preparation for the planning and Zoning Commission.
-Area legislators received the regional legislative agenda and met with Council members to review it on 12/1.
-A memo with attachments concerning open space and water quality grants from the GE PCB fund was formulated and mailed to members and staffs. This was also an HVCEO agenda item.
-Information on NCRS aquatic habitat grants was forwarded to the chief elected official.
-Staff entered into the federal record a letter concerning the spread of Indian gaming beyond the boundaries of reservations.
-Staff continued with its periodic requests to Conn DOT to get the I-84 EIS started.
-Several Bethel Planning and Zoning Commission meetings were held a the plan of development is updated.
-The Bethel PZC was provided with 12 copies of the Newtown Conservation Subdivision report, then 12 copies of the HVCEO “Traffic Issues in Bethel” report.
-Representative David Scribner was provided with background on the Walnut Hill Road safety improvement grant.
-Staff met with Attorney Dan O’Grady concerning options for Stony Hill development.
-Septage administration forms and truck stickers were forwarded for use in administration of the system in 2007.
-Planimetrics was assisted with various Bethel items, including a review of the Route 53 bridge issue.
-Andrew Moroski, Director of P.W., prepared Instruction Guide for creation of feature data in the Geodatabase.
-George Walker, Dir. Of Corporate Dev., Advantage Realty, printed 3 Route 7 Extension Maps.
-Robert Burke, provided background information on HVCEO’s draft Transportation Improvement Program for 2007-2011.
-Robert Burke, provided information on training available for personnel operating emergency
municipal shelters.
-Deborah Howe. provided census information for use in the Bethel Plan of Conservation and
Development.
-Robert Burke, provided information on the FY 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.
-Marietta, provided information to the Danbury News-Times on a Walnut Hill Road project in Bethel.
-Daniel O’Grady, discussed proposal to develop an economic development and transportation
enhancement plan for the Route 6/Stony Hill area of the Town of Bethel.
-Laura Vasile, provided information on Connecticut workmen’s compensation coverage for CERT
members, when activation is approved by DEMHS.

BRIDGEWATER
-Area legislators were provided with an update of the regional rail transportation plan.
-An update of the regional “H” hospital emergency sign plan was initiated.
-A demographic overview of the region featuring town data was competed and distributed to chief elected officials.
-The health department regional mutual aid agreement was completed and approved by the municipality.
Staff requested of Conn DOT an update on the status of the Route 133 safety improvement project.
-The data base for Bridgewater's Shepaug Watershed was updated with input from a consultant and CT OPM, then placed on the hvceo.org web site.
-A management plan for the Housatonic Valley River Trail was completed and adopted by the Council.
-Area legislators received the regional legislative agenda and met with Council members to review it on 12/1.
-A memo with attachments concerning open space and water quality grants from the GE PCB fund was formulated and mailed to members and staffs. This was also an HVCEO agenda item.
-Information on NCRS aquatic habitat grants was forwarded to the chief elected official.
-Staff entered into the federal record a letter concerning the spread of Indian gaming beyond the boundaries of reservations.
-Septage administration forms and truck stickers were forwarded for use in administration of the system in 2007.
-Didona Associates, printed aerial photo with parcel data for opening discussions on Pedestrian Study.
-William Stuart, provided background information on HVCEO’s draft Transportation Improvement Program for 2007-2011.
- William Stuart, provided information on training available for personnel operating emergency
municipal shelters.
-William Stuart, provided information on the FY 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.

BROOKFIELD
-Area legislators were provided with an update of the regional rail transportation plan.
-An update of the regional “H” hospital emergency sign plan was initiated.
-A demographic overview of the region featuring town data was competed and distributed to chief elected officials.
-The health department regional mutual aid agreement was completed and approved by the municipality.
-Brookfield water supply data was forwarded to Steve Polizzi of the Rural Water Company.
-HVCEO funded the municipal membership in the Capitol Region Purchasing Council for a second fiscal year.
-Rick Amarossi was provided with Route 7 bypass and intertown water main plans.
-A management plan for the Housatonic Valley River Trail was completed and adopted by the Council.
-HVCEO voted to assist New Milford with its appeal of the Litchfield Superior Court’s zoning override on the shore of Candlewood Lake.
-Area legislators received the regional legislative agenda and met with Council members to review it on 12/1.
-A memo with attachments concerning open space and water quality grants from the GE PCB fund was formulated and mailed to members and staffs. This was also an HVCEO agenda item.
-Information on NCRS aquatic habitat grants was forwarded to the chief elected official.
-Staff entered into the federal record a letter concerning the spread of Indian gaming beyond the boundaries of reservations.
-Two parties were provided with copies of the map of the Route 7 Bypass.
-Ken Zruzansky was provided with web links to rail planning materials.
-A map of Route 7 in Brookfield was forwarded to Denberry, Inc. in New Haven.
-Septage administration forms and truck stickers were forwarded for use in administration of the system in 2007.
-Sam Khanthaphixay, GIS Dept., performed quality control on the parcel map revisions.
-Begin Geodatabase design for the GIS system being implemented at the Town.
-Sam K., parcel editing instruction.
Jerome Murphy Provided background information on HVCEO’s draft Transportation Improvement Program for 2007-2011.
-Jerome Murphy, provided information on training available for personnel operating emergency
municipal shelters.
-General Public, conducted a public information meeting on the proposed FY 2007-2011
Transportation Improvement Program for the Housatonic Valley Region.
- Jerome Murphy, provided information on the FY 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.
-John Leonard, provided information of the status of the regional video conferencing system.
-Roy Piper, provided information of the status of the HVCEO’s participation in the development of
the regional emergency response plan for the CT Department Of Emergency Management (CT
DEMHS) Region 5.
-Donna Culbert, provided an update on the status of HVCEO regional emergency planning
activities.
-Robert Tomlinson, provided information of the status of regional Community Emergency
Response Team activities in the HVCEO region.
-John Leonard, provided information of the status of the regional video conferencing system.
- Roy Piper, provided information on the time and location of HVCEO’s monthly meetings.
-John Leonard, provided conformation information on the amendment to CT DEMHS grant for the
development of a mutual aid agreement for a regional response for a major health emergency.
-John Leonard, participated in the CT DEMHS meeting on the workings of the 2006 Homeland
Security Grant Program.
-Roy Piper, provided information of the status of the HVCEO’s participation in the development of
the regional emergency response plan for the CT Department Of Emergency Management (CT
DEMHS) Region 5.
-Richard Lynn, provided electronic copies of the CT Emergency -911 map to the Litchfield Hills
Council of Elected Officials.
-Tony Paquette, provided digital copies of the HVCEO Mutual Aid Agreement signed by HVCEO’s 10
Chief Elected Officials to CT DEMHS. -Jack Kozuchowski, provided information for use in the development of the Still River Multi-Use
Plan.
- Jack Kozuchowski, provided mapping assistance for the development of the Still River Multi-Use
Plan.
-Roy Piper, provided maps and information of the status of the HVCEO’s participation in the
development of the regional emergency response plan for the CT Department Of Emergency
Management (CT DEMHS) Region 5.
-Jack Kozuchowski, provided mapping files and assistance for the development of the Still River
Multi-Use Plan.
-Jack Kozuchowski, provided map waypoint files for the development of the Still River Multi-Use
Plan.

DANBURY
-Area legislators were provided with an update of the regional rail transportation plan.
-An update of the regional “H” hospital emergency sign plan was initiated.
-A demographic overview of the region featuring town data was competed and distributed to chief
elected officials.
-The health department regional mutual aid agreement was completed and approved by the
municipality.
-The News Times was provided with information on various transportation issues on several
occasions.
-The Planning Department was provided with draft White Street traffic improvement maps.
-HART was provided with truck height standards and information.
-Staff obtained from Conn DOT an update on Danbury’s project applications to Conn DOT for the
FHWA STP road program.
-HVCEO become the web host of the Ives Trail and updated the trail’s information base.
-A detailed Westchester County map was forwarded to HART for its shuttle study.
-An article on the history of the Route 7 Expressway was provided to the Danbury Chambers ”Inside
Business” magazine.
-The Fairfield County Business Journal was provided with information on Hispanic populations.
-Staff attended an I-84 Exits 5 and 6 traffic meeting in Danbury with local officials and Conn DOT.
-The News Times was provided with an update on emergency management activities.
-A management plan for the Housatonic Valley River Trail was completed and adopted by the
Council.
-HVCEO voted to assist New Milford with its appeal of the Litchfield Superior Court’s zoning override
on the shore of Candlewood Lake.
-Staff attended the public participation meeting for improving the intersection of Route 37 with
Stacey Road.
-Area legislators received the regional legislative agenda and met with Council members to review it
on 12/1.
-A memo with attachments concerning open space and water quality grants from the GE PCB fund
was formulated and mailed to members and staffs. This was also an HVCEO agenda item.
-Information on NCRS aquatic habitat grants was forwarded to the chief elected official.
-Staff entered into the federal record a letter concerning the spread of Indian gaming beyond the
boundaries of reservations.
-New York State DOT policy regarding I-84 near Danbury was added to the draft regional
transportation plan.
-Staff had a coordination meeting with the director of the Community Action Committee of Danbury.
-Staff attended the DOT public hearing concerning the intersection of Route 37 and Stacey Road.
-The director of public works was provided with traffic improvement project information.
-A list of major employers in the region was provided to the Red Cross.
-Staff attended the DOT public hearing concerning improvements to Exits 5 and 6 in Danbury.
-A map of income patterns by sub district in each municipality was forwarded to Mark Langlois of the
News Times.
-Staff attended a meeting concerning potential CT DOT improvements to Newtown Road in Danbury.
-Staff continued with its periodic requests to Conn DOT to get the I-84 EIS started.
-Staff attended YMCA “Healthy Community” meetings.
-A meeting was held in Danbury on 10/16 regarding the Danbury Hospital-WCSU traffic study.
-Lynn Waller was provided with the new demographic overview for the region.
-Danbury Mall Manager Maura Rudy was provided with a variety of planning and transportation items
for a retail study.
-Staff provided testimony as to area transit issues at the 10/24 CT Public Transportation Commission
hearing.
-The new technical study of existing and potential shuttle buses to rail stations in New York State
was forwarded to leaders of Ridgefield, Danbury, New Fairfield and Sherman.
-Statistics as to daily commuting to Stamford were forwarded to the News Times.
-A 1935 historic bus inventory was forwarded to HART.
-The News Times was provided with Hispanic and racial data.
-Septage administration forms and truck stickers were forwarded for use in administration of the
system in 2007.
-Matt Cassavechia, Head of EMS, Danbury Hospital, printed 3 maps.
-Mayor Boughton, provided background information on HVCEO’s draft Transportation Improvement
Program for 2007-2011.
-Mayor Boughton, provided information on training available for personnel operating emergency
municipal shelters.
-Richard Schreiner, provided coordination information for the Connecticut Public Transit
Commission public hearing in the City of Danbury.
-Dennis King, provided information to the Connecticut Public Transit Commission for their public
hearing scheduled in the City of Danbury.
-Matt Cassavechia, reviewed the placement of “H” Emergency Routes and Signs serving Danbury
Hospital.
-Fire Chief Siecienski, provided coordination information on the regional video conferencing system.
-David Schreiber, provided a referral on a request for information on transit service for Stetson
Place in the City of Danbury.
-Mayor Boughton, provided information on the FY 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.
-McGuire & Tomlinson, provided information on Health, Emergency Management and Homeland
Security grant programs.
-Robert Tomlinson, provided information on funding available to support CERT activities in the
Housatonic Valley Region.
-Kathryn Faraci, coordinated with Conn DOT staff on improvements proposed for I-84 interchange
6 and adjacent Route 37.
-Michael McLaughlin, provided information on the HVCEO Mutual Aid Agreement for Health
Emergencies.
-Scott LeRoy, provided information on the HVCEO Mutual Aid Agreement for Health Emergencies.
-Matthew Cassavechia, provided information on CT DEMHS planning activities for emergency
shelter management.
-Gail Walrick, provided information on rail freight service in western sections of Danbury.
-Erich Bachman, responded to a suggestion for proposed improvements to I-84 in the City of
Danbury.
-Michael McLaughlin, provided information on Connecticut workmen’s compensation coverage for
CERT members, when activation is approved by DEMHS.
-Paul Estefan, provided information on Connecticut workmen’s compensation coverage for CERT
members, when activation is approved by DEMHS.
-Paul Estefan, provided contact information for assistance with DEMHS grants.
-Jim Bellano, provided information on rail freight service on the Maybrook Line in Danbury.

NEW FAIRFIELD
-Area legislators were provided with an update of the regional rail transportation plan.
-An update of the regional “H” hospital emergency sign plan was initiated.
-A demographic overview of the region featuring town data was competed and distributed to chief
elected officials.
-The health department regional mutual aid agreement was completed and approved by the
municipality.
-HVCEO funded the municipal membership in the Capitol Region Purchasing Council for a second
fiscal year.
-HVCEO voted to assist New Milford with its appeal of the Litchfield Superior Court’s zoning override
on the shore of Candlewood Lake.
-Area legislators received the regional legislative agenda and met with Council members to review it
on 12/1.
-A memo with attachments concerning open space and water quality grants from the GE PCB fund
was formulated and mailed to members and staffs. This was also an HVCEO agenda item.
-Information on NCRS aquatic habitat grants was forwarded to the chief elected official.
-Staff entered into the federal record a letter concerning the spread of Indian gaming beyond the
boundaries of reservations.
-Tom Quigley was provided with the name of a consultant for trail planning work.
-Staff reviewed the towns’s early draft grant application to the GE PCB remediation fund.
-An excerpt from the Rural Water Company’s water supply plan was forwarded to the first
selectman’s office.
-The new technical study of existing and potential shuttle buses to rail stations in New York State
was forwarded to leaders of Ridgefield, Danbury, New Fairfield and Sherman.
-Septage administration forms and truck stickers were forwarded for use in administration of the
system in 2007.
-John Hodge, provided background information on HVCEO’s draft Transportation Improvement
Program for 2007-2011.
-John Hodge, provided information on training available for personnel operating emergency
municipal shelters.
-John Hodge, provided information on the FY 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.
-Selectman Oliveri, provided information on a DEMHS requirement for high band radio
communications equipment as part of the 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.
-Matthew Cassavechia, provided information on the development of high school CERT programs in
Connecticut and provided application forms for the development of a CERT.
-Matthew Cassavechia, provided information on Connecticut workmen’s compensation coverage
for CERT members, when activation is approved by DEMHS.

NEW MILFORD
-Area legislators were provided with an update of the regional rail transportation plan.
-An update of the regional AH@ hospital emergency sign plan was initiated.
-A demographic overview of the region featuring town data was competed and distributed to chief
elected officials.
-The health department regional mutual aid agreement was completed and approved by the
municipality.
-HVCEO funded the municipal membership in the Capitol Region Purchasing Council for a second
fiscal year.
-The data base for New Milford’s Shepaug and West Aspetuck Watersheds were updated with input
from a consultant and CT OPM, then placed on the hvceo.org web site.
-A management plan for the Housatonic Valley River Trail was completed and adopted by the Council.
-HVCEO voted to assist New Milford with its appeal of the Litchfield Superior Court=s zoning override
on the shore of Candlewood Lake.
-Area legislators received the regional legislative agenda and met with Council members to review it
on 12/1.
-A memo with attachments concerning open space and water quality grants from the GE PCB fund
was formulated and mailed to members and staffs. This was also an HVCEO agenda item.
-Information on NCRS aquatic habitat grants was forwarded to the chief elected official.
-Staff entered into the federal record a letter concerning the spread of Indian gaming beyond the
boundaries of reservations.
-Mark Langlois of the News Times was provided with information concerning traffic trends in New
Milford.
-Various rail planning items were forwarded to reporter Nancy Barnes.
-Lisa Alexander was provided with research items for the Planned Development Alliance’s study of
Merryall.
- Mayor Murphy, provided background information on HVCEO’s draft Transportation Improvement
Program for 2007-2011.
- Mayor Murphy, provided information on training available for personnel operating emergency
municipal shelters.
- Michael Crespan, provided information on the status for ordering regional video conference
equipment.
-Michael Zarba, provided information on the synchronizing of Bridge Street traffic signals.
-Mayor Murphy,,provided information on the FY 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.
-John Mangin, provided information on securing training manuals for a Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) in New Milford.
- Viola Heath, provided information to the State Coordinating Council for CERT activities to securing
training manuals for New Milford’s third CERT program.
-Robert Rush, provided information on the status of the Phase 2 Danbury Branch Line Electrification
Feasibility Study.
-Zoning Department,,provided information on the draft Request for Proposals for the Route 7 and
Route 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan.
-Kathy Castagnetta, provided digital copies of the draft Request for Proposals for the Route 7 and
Route 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan and digital excerpts from the existing Route 7
Access Management Plan.
-John Mangin, provided requested information as to whether there is any relationship between town
population and the number of CERT members in Connecticut.
-Tammy Reardon, provided information on the initiation of public advertising for consultant
proposals for the Route 7 and Route 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan.
-Ginny Carol, provided a resource referral for information request on the Town’s Grove Street By-
Pass project.
-Mayor’s Office, coordinated efforts on the creation of a municipal management committee for the
Route 7 and Route 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan.
- Mayor’s Office, provided copies of the consultant proposal for the Route 7 and Route 202 Curb Cut
and Access Management Plan in preparation for consultant interviews.
- John Mangin,,provided information on Connecticut workmen’s compensation coverage for CERT
members, when activation is approved by DEMHS.
-Tammy Reardon, provided information on the status of Conn DOT and FHWA approvals to move
forward with the interview of consultants for the Route 7 and Route 202 Curb Cut and Access
Management Plan.

NEWTOWN
-Area legislators were provided with an update of the regional rail transportation plan.
-An update of the regional “H” hospital emergency sign plan was initiated.
-A demographic overview of the region featuring town data was competed and distributed to chief
elected officials.
-The health department regional mutual aid agreement was completed and approved by the
municipality.
-A copy of Newtown’s Route 25 curb cut plan was forwarded to Paul O’Keefe at Conn DOT for use in
an intersection improvement plan.
-The Newtown Bee was given an interview on I-84 planning issues.
-HVCEO funded the municipal membership in the Capitol Region Purchasing Council for a second
fiscal year.
-Staff obtained from Conn DOT an update on Newtown’s project applications to Conn DOT for the
FHWA STP road program.
-A meeting was held at Conn DOT concerning the redesign for the intersection of Peck’s Lane with
Route 25.
-An exchange of correspondence was made with Newtown regarding an update of the curb cut
management plan for Route 6 and 25.
-Housatonic Valley River Trail information was provided to the Newtown Bee.
-A management plan for the Housatonic Valley River Trail was completed and adopted by the Council.
-Area legislators received the regional legislative agenda and met with Council members to review it
on 12/1.
-A memo with attachments concerning open space and water quality grants from the GE PCB fund
was formulated and mailed to members and staffs. This was also an HVCEO agenda item.
-Information on NCRS aquatic habitat grants was forwarded to the chief elected official.
-Staff entered into the federal record a letter concerning the spread of Indian gaming beyond the
boundaries of reservations.
-The Newtown section of the draft regional transportation plan was revised as requested by town
officials.
-Mark Langlois of the News Times was provided with information concerning traffic trends in
Newtown.
-Staff continued with its periodic requests to Conn DOT to get the I-84 EIS started.
-Water quality grant information was forwarded to George Benson.
-Information as to CT DOT schedule for upgrading Edmond Road was forwarded to the first
selectman’s office.
-Rail planning issues were discussed with the Newtown public works director.
-Septage administration forms and truck stickers were forwarded for use in administration of the
system in 2007.
-Herbert Rosenthal, provided background information on HVCEO’s draft Transportation Improvement
Program for 2007-2011.
-Herbert Rosenthal, provided information on training available for personnel operating emergency
municipal shelters.
-Rich DIY Fuel, provided mapping information on proposed Conn DOT improvements to I-84.
- Andrew Gorosko, provided information to a reported on the Queen Street Area Traffic Improvement
Plan.
-Herbert Rosenthal, provided information on the FY 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.
- Elizabeth Stocker, provided information on traffic volumes on Newtown’s roadway system.
-Bruce Walczak, provided information on the status of the draft final report for the Queen Street Area
Traffic Improvement Plan.
- Bruce Walczak, provided additional information on the status of the draft final report for the Queen
Street Area Traffic Improvement Plan.
- Elizabeth Stocker, provided information on Smart Growth implementation strategies included in
Form Based Codes.
-Donna Culbert, provided digital copies of the HVCEO Mutual Aid Agreement signed by HVCEO’s 10
Chief Elected Officials.
- Donna Culbert, provided digital copies of the final report of HVCEO’s Public Health Mutual Aid
Study. -Bill Halstead, provided information on Connecticut workmen’s compensation coverage for CERT
members, when activation is approved by DEMHS.
-Julia Wasserman, information was provided on the status of the Conn DOT Environmental Impact
Study for proposed I-84 improvements.
-Charles Zukowski, provided information on the availability of the draft Queen Street Area Traffic
Improvement Plan.

REDDING
-Area legislators were provided with an update of the regional rail transportation plan.
-An update of the regional “H” hospital emergency sign plan was initiated.
-A demographic overview of the region featuring town data was competed and distributed to chief
elected officials.
-The health department regional mutual aid agreement was completed and approved by the
municipality.
-HVCEO funded the municipal membership in the Capitol Region Purchasing Council for a second
fiscal year.
-Enhancement grant information was provided to the selectman’s office.
-An article on the history of the Route 7 Expressway was provided to the Danbury Chamber’s”Inside
Business” magazine.
-Updated Wolf Pit Brook watershed information was forwarded to John Hayes.
-Area legislators received the regional legislative agenda and met with Council members to review it
on 12/1.
-A memo with attachments concerning open space and water quality grants from the GE PCB fund
was formulated and mailed to members and staffs. This was also an HVCEO agenda item.
-Information on NCRS aquatic habitat grants was forwarded to the chief