Wednesday, November 23, 2011

MINUTES OF THE BETHANY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR
MEETING OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2011 Page 1 of 4

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was called to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.

The following Board Members were present:
Carol Goldberg, Chair
Ruth Beardsley, Vice Chair
Steven Massey, Member
James Gugliotti, Member
Walter Briggs, Member
Lisa Gaw, Alternate Member
Margaret Foley, Alternate Member

The following Board Member was absent or excused:
Frances Doba, Alternate Member

Also present was:
Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer


It was moved by Beardsley and seconded by Gugliotti to add to the agenda the review and approval of the minutes of the May 9, 2011, Regular Meeting. Unanimous approval.


MINUTES

It was moved by Beardsley and seconded by Gugliotti to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the May 9, 2011, Regular Meeting.
Voting for: Beardsley, Gugliotti, Massey.
Abstained: Goldberg, Briggs
Unanimous approval.

It was moved by Gugliotti and seconded by Briggs to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the September 12, 2011, Regular Meeting.
Voting for: Goldberg, Beardsley Massey, Gugliotti, Briggs.
Unanimous approval.


BILL

It was moved by Beardsley and seconded by Gugliotti to approve the payment of a bill for $95.00, dated November 14, 2011, from Anne Sohon for recording services for the public hearing (797 Amity Road).
Unanimous approval.

PUBLIC HEARING – 797 AMITY ROAD

Chair Goldberg opened the public hearing for 797 Amity Road at 7:06 p.m.

Chair Goldberg read the notice of the public hearing for the application submitted by Thomas Shaw for a certificate of approval for a motor vehicle dealer for property located at 797 Amity Road.

Chair Goldberg reviewed the procedure that would be followed to conduct the public hearing.

Chair Goldberg noted that the Board received the following items relative to the subject application. Exhibit identification was assigned as noted:
1) Exhibit 1A – Copy of Application for Automobile Repairer to State of Connecticut dated February 13, 2003, with attached approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals dated February 12, 2003, with attached letters from The Connecticut Water Company, dated February 5, 2003 and November 14, 2002, and attached letter from TRCK Properties to Bethany Zoning Board of Appeals, dated January 15, 2003, Re: TRCK Properties giving permission to Shaw’s Diesel for full use of 797 Amity Road.
2) Exhibit 1B - Letter from South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, dated November 10, 2011, Re: Review of application for 797 Amity Road, motor vehicle activities.
3) Exhibit 1C – Copy of Minutes of the Bethany Zoning Board of Appeals Special Meeting of Wednesday, February 12, 2003.
4) Exhibit 1D – “Certificate of Mailing” dated October 22, 2011, listing addresses of the surrounding property owners within 100 feet of the property that were notified of this application with attached sales receipt dated October 22, 2011, 6 Green Domestic Return Receipt cards, 6 U.S. Postal Service Certified Mail Receipt white and green slips and a copy of a letter, dated October 17, 2011, that was sent to addresses listed on the “Certificate of Mailing”.
5) Exhibit 1E - “Certificate of Mailing” dated October 29, 2011, listing addresses of the surrounding property owners within 100 feet of the property that were notified of this application with attached sales receipt dated October 29, 2011, 3 Green Domestic Return Receipt cards, 6 U.S. Postal Service Certified Mail Receipt white and green slips and a copy of a letter, dated October 17, 2011, that was sent to addresses listed on the “Certificate of Mailing”.

Present to speak on behalf of the application was Thomas Shaw, owner of Shaw’s Diesel and Tri-Valley Equipment. Mr. Shaw noted the following:
Shaw’s Diesel will be merging with Tri-Valley Equipment and he will be operating under Tri-Valley Equipment.
There is an approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Motor Vehicle Repairer (Exhibit 1A).


Would like to sell chippers, generators, and grinders with a small inventory on site.
The only change to the business will be the sale of equipment.
All equipment will be kept behind fencing.

In discussion, Board members noted:
Shaw’s Diesel sold screeners, tractors, non-motor vehicles.
Tri-Valley Equipment will operate under dealer/repairer.
Will be selling to the public.
Will have a small inventory.
Equipment will be kept behind fencing.

Chair Goldberg asked if there were any public members who would like to speak. The following public members spoke:
Joseph McMahon of 814 Amity Road – Mr. McMahon expressed his concern about the sale of motor vehicles.
Armand Rivellini of 806 Amity Road – Mr. Rivellini expressed his concern about the maintaining of the property, clear cutting and stockpiling.
Susan Bradford of 825 Amity Road – Ms. Bradford expressed her concern with the impact to the site with this proposed change. Also, she mentioned keeping the tree buffers, lighting and storage and disposal of fluids.

There being no further discussion, at 7:45 p.m. Chair Goldberg closed the public hearing on the subject application.


DELIBERATION AND DECISION MAKING SESSION

Board members further discussed the application and proceeded to deliberate.

797 Amity Road –

It was moved by Beardsley and seconded by Gugliotti that the Zoning Board of Appeals approves the application of Thomas P. Shaw for the property located at 797 Amity Road as shown on Assessor’s Map #116, Lot #27F for location approval for a motor vehicle dealer.

Based upon the evidence presented at the public hearing and the facts revealed by the Board’s general acquaintance with the Town and with the general locality of the subject property, the Board makes the following findings having given due consideration to the proposed location of the proposed business in reference to schools churches, theaters, traffic conditions, width of highway, and effect on public travel and the following:

The record supports issuing the Certificate of Location approval.



The record before the Board demonstrates that the location is suitable for the business intended.
The approval is granted subject to the following conditions:
a) There shall be a privacy fence and the fence shall be maintained.
b) Any and all equipment shall be displayed and stored behind the privacy fence and also displayed in the showroom inside the building.
c) There shall NOT be any sale of “trucks” or “passenger motor vehicles” or “passenger and commercial motor vehicles” or “commercial motor vehicles” as defined in Connecticut General Statute Section #14-1.
Vote 5 to 0.
Voting for: Goldberg, Beardsley, Gugliotti, Massey, Briggs.
Unanimous approval.


ADJOURNMENT

It was moved by Gugliotti and seconded by Briggs to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:15 p.m. Unanimous approval.

Respectfully submitted,



Antonia R. Marek, Clerk
For the Zoning Board of Appeals

Monday, November 21, 2011

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING/SITE VISIT OF THE BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011 Page 1 of 1


Attending: Sandy Breslin, Kris Sullivan, Lisa Gaw and Roger Hathaway.

The meeting convened at 8:10 a.m. from the Town Hall.

Sites visited:
Property located at 108 Schaffer Road pertaining to Application #1171 submitted by Wyatt Crotta for a Site Plan Approval to relocate house. Also present at this location was Wyatt Crotta.
Property located at 108 Miller Road – Lot #1 pertaining to Application #1172 submitted by Chris Stoyer for a residential site development.
Property located at 46 Mesa Drive pertaining to Application #1170 submitted by James Woodward for a Five-Lot Subdivision. Also present at this location was James Woodward, Attorney Paul Jessell and Connie LaFemina of 50 Mesa Drive.


The meeting ended at 11:10 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,


Antonia Marek, Clerk
For the Inland Wetlands Commission

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

BOARD OF SELECTMEN
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
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Attendance: First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Donald Shea, Selectman Steven Thornquist

Visitors: Attorney Kevin McSherry, Kathleen Schurman

First Selectwoman Gorski called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at 7:40 p.m. The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall. The first order of business was the signing of accounts payable checks. First Selectwoman Gorski asked all in attendance to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
First Selectwoman Gorski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the meeting of October 25, 2011. The motion of approval was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectwoman Gorski. There were no changes to the minutes. The minutes were approved on a unanimous vote.

TAX REFUNDS
A motion was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectwoman Gorski to refund to Cab East the sum of $181.27 and to Chase Auto the sum of $272.10 for a total of $453.37, all for overpayment of taxes. The vote taken was unanimous.

USED EQUIPMENT BID
First Selectwoman Gorski presented the legal to the Board of Selectmen for the sale of
Used Equipment as advertised in the New Haven Register. The bids were then opened. Two bids were received. The bids were as follows:

DiGennaro Service, LLC

1991 Ford L8000 with all season body and 11’ plow $2107.00
1994 Ford L8000 with 11’ plow $2208.00

Devino Trucks & Parts

1991 Ford L8000 with all season body and 11’ plow $1,188.00
1994 Ford L8000 with 11’ plow $1,888.00

Following discussion Selectman Shea moved to award the bid to DiGennaro Service, LLC. Selectman Thornquist seconded the motion. The vote taken was unanimous.

BONDING UPDATE
First Selectwoman Gorski gave an update on the progress for the bonding. There should be a closing in mid December. The notes will be rolled into the one issue for a total of $2,085,000.

STORM UPDATE
During the week that followed the storm Alan Green, First Selectwoman Gorski and Rod White were in conference calls with Governor Malloy and the State Emergency Center daily. The town had a liaison at the Bethany EOC Center from Yankee Gas who helped coordinate the cleanup efforts and get power restored. The power crews were fed by volunteers at the Fire House.

AUDIT
The auditors are still working on the audit. It appears that the year 2010-11 will end with a slight surplus.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Selectman Shea moved a motion to add Tax Incentive and Appointments to Boards and Commissions to the agenda of this meeting. Selectman Thornquist seconded the motion. The vote taken was unanimous.

APPOINTMENT TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
A motion was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectman Thornquist to appoint David Catalina to the Park and Recreation Commission. The vote was called. The vote taken was unanimous.

TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM
The Board of Selectmen acknowledges receipt of an application from EMG Properties for the Tax Incentive program. The Board of Selectmen now referring the application to the Board of Finance for their review and approval.

CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence was received from Walter Briggs expressing his and the Republican Town Committee’s displeasure for the double booking of the Town Hall on the day before the Republican breakfast.

OTHER MATTERS PROPER TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING
Selectman Shea questioned why the flag in front of Town Hall was not up for Veterans Day. First Selectwoman Gorski explained that the tree near the flag needed trimming, and had caused the flag to become tattered. It was taken down and at that time it was discovered that the pulley also needed repair. Since the Highway Department has been busy with storm damage they have not had a chance to fix it. A new flag has been purchased and will be up again when the pulley has been repaired.

ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 8:15 p.m. after a motion was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectman Thornquist. The vote taken was unanimous.

Respectfully submitted,

June G. Riley
Secretary, Board of Selectmen
BOARD OF FINANCE
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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Attendance: Chairman Janet Brunwin, Robert Brinton Jr., Sally Huyser, John Grabowski, Aileen Magda

Visitors: Kathleen Schurman

Chairman Brunwin called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of the special meeting of October 4, 2011 were tabled.

BETHANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS CONTRACT
It has been reported that the teacher negotiations for the Bethany Elementary School are going well and that a vote may be taken by the teachers on November 9, 2011 to accept or reject the contract.

AMITY REGIONAL FINANCE COMMITTEE
Aileen Magda attended the Amity Finance Committee meetings. Aileen reports that the Amity Teacher Negotiations are also moving along nicely. She was not sure when they would take a vote on the contract.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Chairman Brunwin confirmed the resignation of Dr. John Brady as Amity Superintendent effective at the end of June.

Chairman Brunwin is searching for an accounting firm to modify account numbers and set up the General Ledger and Trial Balance for the Town’s accounting package. She is hoping for completion of this project by February.

The preliminary paper work for the bond issue is just about complete and ready to submit to Webster Bank.

OTHER MATTERS PROPER TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING
Robert Brinton Jr. expressed his concern that the legal for bidding of the back hoe had not been published in the New Haven Register. June Riley explained that it was an over site by the New Haven Register as two legal’s had been sent to the newspaper on the same day. One was published and the back hoe bid was not. Riley acknowledged the error on her part in not checking with the newspaper to see that indeed it had been published. Three bids had been received from dealerships in Connecticut as five had been called and asked to submit a bid. Three of the dealerships had brought machines to demonstrate and allow employees to try out. Each employee of the Highway Department was given an opportunity to try each out and give an evaluation of the product.

Robert Brinton Jr. noted that Contracted Services is over budget at this time. This deficit is due to the tree trimming that has been necessary because of the recent storms.




ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 7:30 p.m. after a motion was moved by Sally Huyser and seconded by John Grabowski. The vote taken was unanimous.


Respectfully submitted,

June G. Riley
Clerk, Board of Finance
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
OCTOBER 25, 2011
SPECIAL MEETING
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Attendance: First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Donald Shea, Selectman Steven Thornquist

Visitors: Robert Brinton Jr., Rod White, Robert White

First Selectwoman Gorski called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall.

The first order of business was check signing of accounts payable and payroll checks. First Selectwoman Gorski then asked all to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Selectman Thornquist moved a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 11, 2011. Selectman Shea seconded the motion. Selectman Thornquist then moved to amend the minutes by correcting the spelling of the word Brewery Street under Amity Post Office, and to eliminate the words Bethany residents under Road Signs so that the sentence reads: Due to the recent horse accident on Fairwood Road a request has been made for Caution Horse Crossing Signs at that location. The amended minutes were then accepted on a unanimous vote

WAIVE FEE FOR USE OF LAKEVIEW LODGE – BETHANY LAND TRUST
The Bethany Land Trust has requested a waiving of the rental fee for Lakeview Lodge for a program sponsored by them on Birds of Prey on October 27, 2011. The motion to waive the fee was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectman Thornquist. The vote taken was unanimous.

TOWN HALL VAULT ROOF
Robert White, a local architect, presented to the Board of Selectmen, designs that he had completed for changing of the roof design for the vault at Town Hal, when it is replaced in the near future. After a careful review a motion was moved by Selectman Thornquist and seconded by Selectman Shea to go with the lower pitched design as the preferred option. Selectman Shea seconded the motion. The vote taken was unanimous.

TAX REFUNDS
Selectman Thornquist moved to refund to CAB East the sum of $202.24, to Foeleana or Kim Sansevero the sum of $32.54, to Francis and Nancy Griffin the sum of $17.68, to Honda Lease the sum of $84.63, to Toyota Financial Services the sum of $282.19, and to Walter Beletsky the sum of $67.06 for a total of $686.34. Selectman Shea seconded the motion. The vote taken was unanimous.

CORRESPONDENCE
The Selectmen have received correspondence that Siyoung Yu of Pleasant Drive in Bethany, has been honored by the Governor and the New York Times for the work she is doing for the homeless. The Board of Selectmen discussed that perhaps a proclamation from the Town of Bethany could be given to her also.

ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 8:25 p.m. after a motion was moved by Selectman Thornquist and seconded by Selectman Shea. The vote taken was unanimous.

Respectfully submitted,

June G. Riley
Secretary, Board of Selectmen

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

MINUTES OF THE BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2011 Page 1 of 6

The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission was called to order at 7:46 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.

The following members of the Commission were present:
Alexandra Breslin, Chair
Kristine Sullivan, Vice-Chair
Roger Hathaway, Member
Lisa Gaw, Member

The following members of the Commission were excused or absent:
Brian Smith, Member

Also present was:
Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer


APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Hathaway to approve the minutes of the September 26, 2011, Regular Meeting as proposed to be amended.
Voting were: Breslin, Sullivan, Hathaway, Gaw.
Unanimous approval.


GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE

1. Letter from South Central CT Regional Planning Commission, dated October 14, 2011, Re: Comments on review of proposed subdivision application for 46 Mesa Drive.
2. Letter from Inland Wetlands Commission to Board of Selectmen, Public Works Director and Park and Recreation Director, dated September 29, 2011, Re: Erection/Location of Structures and Earth Disturbances. Isabel Kearns, IWEO, to redraft letter and submit to Commission for review at next regular meeting, November 28, 2011.
3. Letter from CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, to William Edwards of 61 Edwards Road, dated October 7, 2011, Re: Edwards Pond Dam, Bethany, recommended maintenance work. Isabel Kearns, IWEO, to write letter to owner to invite him to the next regular meeting, November 28, 2011, to discuss dam maintenance work.


PUBLICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

1. Connecticut Association of Conservation & Inland Wetlands Commissions, 34th Annual Meeting & Environmental Conference, Saturday, November 12, 2011, Wallingford, CT.
2. Connecticut Wildlife, September/October 2011.


PUBLIC HEARING

· 46 Mesa Drive, Application #1170 submitted by James Woodward for a Five-lot Subdivision -

At 8:03 p.m., Chair Breslin called to order the public hearing on the five-lot subdivision. Chair Breslin read the legal notice for the public hearing.

Chair Breslin noted that the Commission has received the following items relative to the subject application. Exhibit identification was assigned as noted:
Exhibit 1A – Set of plans prepared by Nowakowski, O’Bymachow, Kane & Associates, Shelton, Connecticut, entitled as follows:
1. “Record Subdivision Map prepared for Clifford Drive Estates, 46 Mesa Drive”, dated May 6, 2011, revised to July 11, 2011.
2. “Overall Site Plan (100 Scale) prepared for Clifford Drive Estates, 46 Mesa Drive”, dated April 9, 2011, revised to July 11, 2011.
3. “Site Development Plan (1 of 2) prepared for Clifford Drive Estates, 46 Mesa Drive”, dated April 9, 2011, revised to July 11, 2011.
4. “Site Development Plan (2 of 2) prepared for Clifford Drive Estates, 46 Mesa Drive”, dated April 9, 2011, revised to July 11, 2011.
5. “Plan & Profile – Clifford Drive prepared for Clifford Drive Estates, 46 Mesa Drive” dated April 9, 2011, with no revisions.
6. “Detention Basin Detail prepared for Clifford Drive Estates, 46 Mesa Drive”, dated April 9, 2011, with no revisions.
7. “Construction Details prepared for Clifford Drive Estates, 46 Mesa Drive”, dated April 9, 2011, revised to July 11, 2011.
8. “Soil Test Data prepared for Clifford Drive Estates”, dated May 8, 2011, with no revisions.
9. “Road Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plan – Clifford Drive prepared for Clifford Drive Estates”, dated May 5, 2011, revised to July 11, 2011.
Exhibit 1B – Engineering Report for Clifford Drive Estates, Mesa Drive, Bethany, Connecticut, dated May 11, 2011, prepared by Nowakowski, O’Bymachow, Kane & Associates, Shelton, Connecticut.
Exhibit 1C – Set of plans prepared by Nowakowski, O’Bymachow, Kane & Associates, Shelton, Connecticut, entitled as follows:
1. “First Cut Map (1 of 3) prepared for James W. Woodward Jr., Mesa Drive, Northrop Road”, dated May 6, 2011, with no revisions.
2. “First Cut Map (2 of 3) prepared for James W. Woodward Jr., Mesa Drive, Northrop Road”, dated May 6, 2011, with no revisions.
3. “First Cut Map (3 of 3) prepared for James W. Woodward Jr., Mesa Drive, Northrop Road”, dated May 6, 2011, with no revisions.
Exhibit 1D – Report from JMM Wetland Consulting Services, LLC, Newtown, Connecticut to Alan Shepard, P.E., of NOK, Shelton, Connecticut, dated September 15, 2011, Re: Wetland Description and Assessment for Proposed Subdivision Road Crossing, Proposed Clifford Drive Estates, Bethany, CT.
Exhibit 1E – Memo from Toni Marek, IWC Clerk, to James W. Woodward, dated October 19, 2011, Re: Additional fees for Application #1170, 46 Mesa Drive, with attached copy of check.
Exhibit 1F – Copy of Inland Wetlands Application for 46 Mesa Drive, Application #1170.
Exhibit 1G – Copy of Notice of a Special Meeting/Site Visit of the Bethany Inland Wetlands Commission, Saturday, October 22, 2011.
Exhibit 1H – Copy of check for application fees from James W. Woodward.
Exhibit 1”I” – Copy of Statewide Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Activity Reporting Form.
Exhibit 1J – Memo from Isabel Kearns, IWEO, dated June 21, 2011, Re: Review comments on subdivision maps for Clifford Drive Estates.
Exhibit 1K – Copy of a section of assessors map showing Lot 2, 64.21 acres, submitted July 26, 2011.
Exhibit 1L – Copy of Legal Notice for public hearing on October 24, 2011, for 46 Mesa Drive.
Exhibit 1M – Copy of letter from Antonia Marek, IWC Clerk, sent to Beacon Falls Town Hall, dated August 24, 2011 with return receipt attached, sent to South Central Regional Council of Governments, dated August 24, 2011, with return receipt attached, sent to Council of Governments of the Central Naugatuck Valley, dated August 24, 2011, with return receipt attached, sent to Diversified Technology Consultants, dated September 16, 2011, and sent to James W. Woodward, dated September 28, 2011.
Exhibit 1N - “Certificate of Mailing” dated October 11, 2011, listing addresses of the surrounding property owners within 100 feet of the property that were notified of this application with attached certified mail receipts dated September 1, 2011 and to the Beacon Falls Town Hall.
Exhibit 1”O” – Map entitled “Alternative Layouts – Clifford Drive Prepared For Clifford Drive Estates, Mesa Drive”, dated October 14, 2011, with no revisions.
Exhibit 1P – Two photographs submitted by Todd Green of 64 Mesa Drive, Bethany showing his property.
Exhibit 1Q – Submitted by Connie LaFemina of 50 Mesa Drive, photographs and information on Eastern Box Turtles.

Present to speak on behalf of this application was Attorney Paul Jessell of Watertown, Connecticut, Mr. Alan Shepard, P.E. of Nowakowski, O’Bymachow and Kane, Shelton, Connecticut, and Mr. James McManus, Certified Soil Scientist of JMM Wetland Consulting Services, LLC. All gentlemen were representing the applicant, Mr. James Woodward.

Mr. Shepard submitted a map with Alternative Layouts (Exhibit 1”O”) and reviewed with the Commission.

Mr. McManus reviewed the report on the Wetland Description and Assessment for Proposed Subdivision Road Crossing (Exhibit 1D) with the Commission.



In discussion, Commission members noted:
The record of the previous approval to be entered into the hearing record (approved August 18, 2008).
That a resume from James McManus, Certified Soil Scientist, is requested.
That the time frame schedule of construction is requested.
A report from Diversified Technology Consultants is needed.
The applicant will need time to address the report from Diversified Technology Consultants.

Chair Breslin asked if there were any comments from the public. The following public member commented:
a) Todd Green of 64 Mesa Drive – Mr. Green addressed the Commission with his concern with excess water from the proposed development and submitted Exhibit 1P (photographs of existing conditions of his property).
b) Connie LaFemina of 50 Mesa Drive – Mrs. LaFemina addressed the Commission with her concern regarding the Eastern Box Turtles and submitted Exhibit 1Q.

At 9:15 p.m., Chair Breslin recessed the public hearing and continued it to the next regular meeting on Monday, November 28, 2011, in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall. Tabled.


NEW BUSINESS

1. 90 Pole Hill Road, Application #1174 submitted by Daniel Wivagg for an IW Permit to locate 2 benches and 1 cubby –

The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of this application was Daniel Wivagg, Eagle Scout.

Mr. Wivagg presented the proposed project to construct and locate 2 benches and a cubby at the park located at 90 Pole Hill Road.

Mr. Wivagg will submit a request to waive the application fees at the next regular scheduled meeting on November 28, 2011.

Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, November 28, 2011. Tabled.


2. 74 Miller Road, Application #1175 submitted by Town of Bethany for an IW Permit for a culvert replacement –

The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of this application was Alan Green, Public Works Director.

Mr. Green reviewed the proposed project noting:
· Mesa Construction will be completing the proposed drainage work.
· Will need to go to a Town Meeting to receive funds for culvert.
· Work will not be started until February/March 2012.

Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, November 28, 2011. Tabled.

3. 12 Hopp Brook Road, Application #1176 submitted by Town of Bethany for an IW Permit for a culvert replacement –

The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of this application was Alan Green, Public Works Director.

Mr. Green reviewed the proposed project noting:
· Mesa Construction will be completing the proposed drainage work.
· Will need to go to a Town Meeting to receive funds for culvert.
· Work will not be started until February/March 2012.

Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, November 28, 2011. Tabled.

4. Discussion in regard to amendments to the Inland Wetlands Regulations per State of CT -

Commission to review and discuss at the next regular meeting scheduled on Monday, November 28, 2011. Tabled.


OLD BUSINESS

1. 108 Schaffer Road, Application #1171 submitted by Wyatt Crotta & Daughters LLC for a Site Plan to relocate house –

Present to speak on behalf of this application was Wyatt Crotta, applicant and owner of record.

In discussion, Commission members noted:
· The Commission conducted a site visit on October 22, 2011.
· Town to review with Commission when tying into Town catch basin.

Commission member discussed and proceeded to deliberate. It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Gaw to approve Application #1171 submitted by Wyatt Crotta for an Inland Wetlands Permit for a Site Plan to relocate a house in accordance with the submitted plan entitled, “Subsurface Sewage Disposal Design Plan, Lot 3, 108 Schaffer Street”, dated June 27, 2006, revised to April 17, 2007, prepared by D’Amico Associates, Oxford, Connecticut and is subject to the following condition including the standard conditions found on the Land Records Volume 93, Page 802 and Page 803:
When site runoff, which is not shown on the site plan but was observed in the field, is proposed to be connected to the Town road drainage that the Town and the applicant return to the Inland Wetlands Commission at that time due to the fact that some of the work will be taken place on the applicant’s property.

The Commission’s decision was based on the site inspection, which would appear that the sedimentation and erosion controls are going to be installed and maintained until the site is stabilized.
Voting were: Breslin, Sullivan, Hathaway, Gaw.
Vote: 4 to 0.
Unanimous approval.

2. 108 Miller Road (Lot #1), Application #1172 submitted by Christopher Stoyer for a Residential Site Development –

Present to speak on behalf of this application was Attorney Michael Alexander, representing the applicant, Chris Stoyer, who was present.

In discussion, Commission members noted:
· Erosion controls not installed correctly.
· Current plan not accurate to existing conditions.
· Drainage calculations to be forward to Town engineer.
· Applicant to correct sedimentation and erosion controls.

Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, November 28, 2011. Tabled.

3. 46 Mesa Drive, James Woodward, Application #1170 for a Five-lot Subdivision –

Public hearing continued to the next regular meeting scheduled on November 28, 2011. Tabled.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Hathaway to adjourn the regular meeting at 10:12 p.m. Unanimous approval.

Respectfully submitted,



Antonia R. Marek, Clerk
For the Inland Wetlands Commission

Karen Hubbell present in my absence.