The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments took several formal actions during its meeting, approving transportation and administrative measures and endorsing two property agreements.

The board voted to adopt resolution 25‑09 endorsing the Waterbury Urban Area Congestion Management Process (CMP). NVCOG staff presented the CMP as a data‑driven, ongoing process required of Transportation Management Areas; the motion was made from the floor and approved by voice vote.

NVCOG also adopted the Title VI nondiscrimination update (resolution 2025‑90) and approved an updated Public Participation Plan (resolution 235‑10). Staff said the Title VI update incorporates population data and language‑assistance strategies; the public participation update reflects new outreach tools and technology. Both measures were moved, seconded and adopted by voice vote.

In the director’s report, the board endorsed a land‑banking agreement tied to the Kinneytown Dam project required under the Connecticut Brownfields Land Banking Act. The resolution authorizes the NVCOG mayor (Mayor Hess as noted in the staff presentation) to sign the agreement; NVCOG staff said the land‑banking agreement is statutory and lays out obligations of the council and the Connecticut Brownfields Land Bank. The motion was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote.

The board also approved a negotiated lease with the City of Waterbury for space at 207 West Main Street (one Exchange Place). Staff said the lease provides approximately 2,965 additional square feet, projects a gross cost near $12.78 per square foot, guarantees 15 reserved garage spaces and grants unlimited unreserved access to remaining garage spaces as available. Under the deal, the city will be responsible for the first roof replacement, first full HVAC replacement and elevator replacement; NVCOG will receive a $4 per square foot credit toward flooring and negotiated up to $70,000 for installation of modular/furniture offices. NVCOG staff said it expects to spend roughly $250,000 from reserves on move‑related costs (IT, security, fit‑out) and that the lease term is a 10‑year initial term with two five‑year renewal options. The motion to accept the lease was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote.

Other routine items carried by voice vote included approval of minutes and acceptance/receipt of financial and audit reports. Where the meeting used voice votes, the transcript records unanimous "Aye" responses and does not list roll‑call tallies.

NVCOG staff said attorney review was completed for the land‑banking agreement and that the lease was negotiated by counsel for both parties; staff recommended endorsement of both items.