Meetings & Governance
Board of Directors Meeting
Highlights:
The Executive Director explained that the Authority’s outside counsel, Pullman Comley, has been working to create the master form contract that will govern all consultant relationships, and that all contractors would be formally under contract soon.
The Executive Director provided an update on municipal engagement and proudly announced that nine municipalities had opted in as of March 20th.
The Board engaged in a conversation about the way in which the Authority will interact with member municipalities on zoning.
The Executive Director updated the Board on ongoing branding efforts and invited a subset of the Board to participate in a conversation with the communications team to review some visual ideas. He indicated that the intent is to launch the website and a robust social media strategy this spring.
The Executive Director walked through the end-of-February budget report.
The Board approved a modification of the Authority’s name to the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority (CMDA).
Board of Directors Meeting
Highlight:
The Executive Director provided an operational update, indicating that he had sent to the Board an operational milestone checklist so that folks can get a sense of the broad actions that have been accomplished, are underway, and are pending.
The Executive Director described the upcoming process to engage firms off the on-call lists for various task orders.
The Executive Director explained that the first round of public-facing documents and the preliminary website are being created.
Board of Directors Meeting
Highlights:
The Executive Director noted that all meeting agendas and minutes are posted to the Connecticut State Agency Public Meeting Calendar, and videos of most meetings are available on the CT-N website.
The Board adopted an operating budget for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2025. The Executive Director described the format that the Board would see on a monthly basis going forward, including the adopted budget, a year-to-date (YTD) projected/accrual amount for each line item through the end of the prior month, and a YTD cash expenditure for each line item.
The Board approved a consultant on-call list that the Authority will draw from for statewide work on Connecticut’s transit-oriented and downtown housing potential and for work in member municipalities’ development districts.
Board of Directors Meeting
Highlights:
The Executive Director updated the Board that the process to establish the Authority in the state’s financial and HR system was underway.
The Executive Director updated the Board on the outreach that he had been conducting and the informal conversations to gauge cities and towns interest to become Members of the Authority.
The Board selected Berlin Rosen as the Authority’s communications and marketing firm.
The Board approved the 2025 meeting calendar.
Board of Directors Meeting
Highlights:
The Executive Director provided an update on the Authority’s operations, procurement, and outreach to potential member municipalities.
The Board approved an MOU with the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) for limited operational support.
The Board authorized CRDA to access the Authority’s business unit in the state accounting system.
The Board selected BerryDunn as the Authority’s auditor.
The Board selected Pullman Comley as the Authority’s legal counsel.
Board of Directors Meeting
Highlights:
The Executive Director provided an update on operations and outreach.
The Executive Director provided an update on procurement for legal counsel, auditors, and communications.
The Board authorized the release of the Consultant RFQ, which will result in significant additional technical capacity for the Authority in its support of member municipalities.
The Board discussed the potential renaming of the Authority.
Special Board of Directors Meeting
Highlights:
The Board approved the Authority’s Operating Procedures, Ethics Policy, and Travel Policy.
The Board approved the Authority’s Procurement Manual and authorized the release of the RFPs for Audit, Legal, and Communications services.
Board of Directors Meeting
Highlights:
The Executive Director summarized the procurement process and what the Board should expect at its upcoming Special Meeting.
The Board discussed the process for municipalities to become members of the Authority and the statutory steps that would result in Authority investment in local projects.
The Board discussed a potential name change for the Authority.
Board of Directors Meeting
Highlights:
The Executive Director summarized the work he has completed since starting on July 29, 2024, outlined his goals for the coming months, and explained the steps the Board will need to take over the next several meetings to make the Authority operational.
The Board adopted the Authority’s Bylaws.
The Board authorized the members of the Executive Committee as signatories on the Authority’s bank accounts.
The Board authorized the publication of the Authority’s draft Operating Procedures, Ethics Policy, and Travel Policy.
Board of Directors Meeting
Highlights
Governor Lamont administered the oath of office to all Board Members and appointed Felix Reyes as Board Chair.
Governor’s Chief of Staff, Matt Brokman, gave an overview of the Authority and explained its intent.
The Board appointed Seila Mosquera-Bruno as Vice Chair and the members of the Executive Committee.
The Board approved the authorization of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Authority and DECD.
The Board appointed David Kooris Executive Director of the Authority. He introduced himself and made brief remarks about the goals and objectives of the Authority and his gratitude for the opportunity.
The Board adopted a regular meeting schedule for the fiscal year.