Last month, this column introduced a review of the departmental work plans for the Town of Granby. The departmental work plan focuses on functions over and above the daily operations with the overarching goal to move the town forward while introducing resiliency and efficiency into the operations of the town.
This month I am providing a summary of the remaining departmental initiatives, as detailed by each department head, that the FY 25 budget funded, and intended to support.
Finance, Tax Collection and Assessment
• Work to integrate the tax collection and assessment functions into Finance.
• Oversee the implementation of the ClearGov software into the FY 26 budget process.
• Work to more fully implement the VCS time and attendance software.
• Work to implement the accounts payable automation software.
• Seek to change the elderly filing cycle to bi-annually by amending the ordinance.
• Work to integrate the building permit software into the CAMA system software.
• Seek to create bench strength and redundancy in the tax and assessment offices.
Information Technology
• Replacement of town computer and printing equipment using APRA funding.
• Town Hall Meeting Room/Senior Center/Holcomb Farm audio/visual upgrades.
• Town campus camera replacements, installation and upgrades.
• Continue to be vigilant on cybersecurity threats and defense strategies.
• Backup and disaster recovery planning, including incident response plan revisions.
Police Department
• Work to obtain Tier I and Tier II Connecticut Law Enforcement accreditation.
• Review and refresh critical policies.
• Overhaul firearms unit and upgrade ballistic shields.
• Certify all officers in rifle and less lethal operations.
• Administer numerous ARPA funded headquarters capital projects.
• Evidence room—high density storage system installed and functional.
• Support the Emergency Radio Communications project and dispatch installations.
Public Works
• Focus on ARPA, FY 25, and FY 26 capital project completion and planning.
• Road maintenance planning including execution of mill and overlay processes.
• Support and guide the five new supervisors as they work into their new positions.
• Plan and invest in appropriate training to build the skill set of the existing workforce.
• Oversee completion of the SBP walking trail and replacement of the basketball courts.
Library
• Oversee the renovation and modernization of the library space using ARPA funds.
• Continue to plan for the future of the library identifying space needs.
• Implement the new Library Management System.
• Participate in the Strategic Planning Committee, working toward implementation.
• Working toward better ways to provide outreach to homebound patrons.
Human Service: Youth Services, Parks and Recreation, Senior Services, Social Services
• Complete the renovation of the senior center kitchen.
• Pilot project with the State of Connecticut on a virtual senior center.
• Participation in the regional CLEAR program using opioid grant funding.
• With the new organization in place, support all staff with their new responsibilities.
Town Clerk
• Digitize property maps and related surveys.
• Online dog license renewal including online credit card use.
• eRecording to be offered as an option for vendors looking to record transactions digitally.
• Online marriage license application.