During the meeting, the acquisition of the parking lot was deliberated with attention to financial details and procedural steps. Council members voiced their support, highlighting the project’s potential to generate revenue, improve community parking, and align with sustainable initiatives. The ordinance was moved forward without public comment during the hearing.

In tandem with the parking lot project, the council also discussed the C2 professional office and business Zone District amendment ordinance. This ordinance, which includes provisions for assisted living facilities as a conditional use and co-working spaces as permitted uses, is part of broader efforts to develop and regulate town property. The discussions touched on the technical aspects of the ordinance and potential impacts on the town’s development, including the implications for permit parking and the necessity for consistent quorum requirements across different committees.

Another area of focus was the commitment to sustainable initiatives. The council updated on a grant for electric vehicle initiatives, as well as signage and infrastructure projects aimed at promoting sustainability.

Notably, the council addressed a resident’s concern about the recreation department’s refund policy. Although the council members did not respond directly to the resident’s request during the meeting, the matter was taken up for review by the town manager and the recreation department.

Further discussions included proposed amendments to the neighborhood traffic and safety advisory committee and the Parks and Recreation advisory committee ordinances. Changes to clarify the language and structure of these ordinances were debated, along with the inclusion of properties not located on Bloomfield Avenue in the Town Center Zone district. The council passed both ordinances on first reading.

The council also considered adjustments to the Town Center Zone district, with debates on parking requirements, commercial uses, and residential and retail space mix requirements. Concerns were raised about the potential impacts on downtown development, parking regulations, and the viability of retail and restaurant uses given the lot sizes.