James Rode

The Board agenda included the adoption of the Treasurer's Report and various MPO and COG business items. Key topics featured the Transportation Improvement Program amendment, resolutions regarding air quality conformity with the Clean Air Act, and the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program. Additionally, the Board reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Regional Services Grant spending plan, the budget, and the South Central Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy update. Reports were presented by staff and external regional partners, followed by a roundtable discussion.

The committee discussed several key items, including the proposed spending plan for the FY 2026-27 Regional Services Grant and resolutions authorizing the Executive Director to execute agreements for grant acceptance and consultant services. Additionally, the committee reviewed and recommended the proposed FY 2026-27 budget and the 2026 update to the South Central Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. A regional roundtable discussion was also scheduled as part of the agenda.

New Haven County's Priority Climate Action Plan, 'Impact 2045,' led by the South Central Regional Council of Governments, aims to create pathways to an equitable climate future and improve the quality of life for residents by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The plan focuses on near-term, high-priority mitigation strategies across six key sectors: Mobility and Transportation, Electricity Production and Consumption, Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Waste Management, Industrial, and Working Lands & Forestry. A core objective is to deliver 40% of the benefits of these measures to low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDACs) under the Justice40 initiative.

The meeting agenda includes several action items concerning proposed zoning text amendments from the Town of Wallingford, City of Milford, Town of Guilford, and City of West Haven. Additionally, the session will address regional program updates.

The agenda focuses on the review of proposed zoning text amendments from several municipalities, including the City of West Haven regarding SS PA 25-1, the Town of Wallingford concerning cannabis establishments, the Town of North Branford regarding restaurants, and the Town of Guilford covering various zoning issues. Additionally, the meeting will include regional program updates.