Monday, December 31, 2012

MINUTES OF THE BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012                                          Page 1 of 3


The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission was called to order at 7:34 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
            Brian Smith, Member
            Roger Hathaway, Member

The following member of the Commission was excused:
            Lisa Gaw, Member

Also present was:
            Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer


APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.      It was moved by Smith and seconded by Hathaway to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the November 26, 2012, Regular Meeting.
Voting were:  Sullivan, Smith, Hathaway.
Unanimous approval.

2.      It was moved by Smith and seconded by Hathaway to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the December 2, 2012, Special Meeting/Site Visit.
Voting were:  Sullivan, Smith, Hathaway.
Unanimous approval.


GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE

 

1.      Letter from Town Clerk Nancy McCarthy, dated November 20, 2012, Re:  Request for 2013 Meeting Schedule with attached 2013 meeting scheduled prepared to IWC clerk.
2.      Letter from Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England, Fall 2012, with attached copy of the 2012 edition of the “Registry of Soil Scientists of Southern New England”.


PUBLICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

1.      Connecticut Federation of Lakes, CFL News, November 2012.




 

NEW BUSINESS


1.      Discussion with Liz Doering regarding Sperry View Farm, 91 Bethway Road, construction of a covered arena

Present for this discussion were Mr. John Heagle of Megson & Heagle, Civil Engineers, Glastonbury, Connecticut representing Liz Doering, owner of record, who was also present.
Mr. Heagle submitted a plan entitled, “Site Plan #91 Bethway Road/Sperry View Farm” dated October 16, 2012, with no revisions.  Mr. Heagle briefly reviewed the plan with the Commission and stated this property is a farm and this proposal should come under an as a right.

The Commission had a different opinion on this and would like to check with Town Counsel before making a decision.  Also, the Commission would like to conduct a site visit.  Tabled.


OLD BUSINESS

1.      Frances Drive, Tawney Drive cul-de-sac, Knollwood Road, Bethridge Road and Bethmour Road from Woodbridge to Bethany Farms and from Pole Hill Road to Luke Hill Road, Application #1191 submitted by the Town of Bethany to remove and replace catch basins and pipe, reclaim and pave roads

Commission members stated they visited the property on December 2, 2012, with Mr. Alan Green, Public Works Director.

It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Smith to approve the road projects for Application #1191, with the exception of Bethridge Road, the approval including Frances Drive, Tawney Drive cul-de-sac, Knollwood Road and Bethmour Road from Woodbridge to Bethany Farms and from Pole Hill Road to Luke Hill Road as presented in the application and testimony and in addition, this permit is subject to the following conditions including the standard conditions found on the Land Records Volume 93, Page 802 and Page 803:
1)      For Bethmour Road, on the lower portion where the catch basin exits on Pine Brook Crossing as noted in our field discussions dated December 2, 2012, that the silt fence and stone be removed so there is a better flow coming out of the pipe.
2)      Where the pipe exits onto the private property of the Cohen’s, 96 Bethmour Road, that when the Town does this project they shall provide a design for some type of plunge pool and an exit to the street.
3)      So that the Town will be in compliance, the Public Works Director shall submit a separate application for Bethridge Road.
Voting were:  Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Hathaway.
Unanimous approval.






2.      185 Beacon Road, Discussion with Daniel Cusano regarding non-permitted barn

The Commission did not receive a report from Roman Mrozinski of the Southwest Conservation District at this time.  Tabled.


3.      Continuation of Show Cause Hearing regarding Town of Bethany drainage repairs conducted in a regulated area without an Inland Wetlands Permit

Deferred taking any action due to more discussion needed.   The Commission would like to revisit Clay Road and Anthony Court.  Tabled.


4.      Update on appeal submitted by James Woodward for 46 Mesa Drive

The Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting/Executive Session with Attorney McSherry for Monday, January 14, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.  Tabled.


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

Member Sullivan is preparing the draft amendments.  Tabled.


SCHEDULE SITE VISITS

The Commission scheduled a tentative site visit for Saturday, December 29, 2012, at 8:00 a.m.  Commission members to meet at the Bethany Town Hall Parking Lot and will visit 91 Bethway Road – Sperry View Farm and revisit Clay Road and Anthony Court in regard to the Town of Bethany drainage repairs.


ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Smith and seconded by Hathaway to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:10 p.m.  Unanimous approval.

Respectfully submitted,



Antonia R. Marek, Clerk
for the Inland Wetlands Commission
MINUTES OF THE BETHANY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2012                                            Page 1 of 6

The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.

The following Commission Members were present:
            Melissa Spear, Chair,
            Mary Shurtleff, Vice-Chair
            Michael Calhoun, Member
            Kimberly McClure Brinton, Member
            Patricia Winer, Member
            Nellie Rabinowitz, Alternate Member
            Donna Shea, Alternate Member

Also present were:
            Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer
            Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant


APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.      It was moved by Winer and seconded by Shurtleff to approve the minutes of
the November 15, 2012, Regular Meeting with the following amendments:
·         Page 4, Second Paragraph, Second Bullet – Reads “The ZEO stated all her comments
have been addressed in her memo dated September 20, 2012.” Change to “The ZEO stated all the comments listed in her memo dated September 20, 2012, have been addressed by the applicant.”
·         Page 5, Item 1), First Paragraph, First Sentence – Reads “Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant, stated this is not a public hearing, there is no application and that this is just an informational gathering to provide the Commission with a potential project.” Change to “Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant, stated this is not a public hearing, there is no application and that this is just an informational gathering to provide the Commission with information regarding a potential project.”
·         Page 5, Item 1), Second Paragraph, Fifth Bullet – Reads “Attorney John Parese or Parrett, Porto, Parese & Colwell, Hamden, CT” Change to “Attorney John Parese of Parrett, Porto, Parese & Colwell, Hamden, CT.
Voting for:  Spear, Shurtleff, Calhoun, Winer.
Brinton abstained, as she was not present at meeting.
Unanimous approval.


BILLS

1)      It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Shurtleff to approve the payment of $1,000.00 (monthly pro rata basis), for services rendered for November 2012, by Hiram W. Peck III, AICP, Planning Consultant.
Voting for:   Spear, Shurtleff, Brinton, Calhoun, Winer.
Unanimous approval.

2)      It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Shurtleff to approve the payment of a bill for $95.00, dated December 5, 2012, from Anne Sohon for recording services for the public hearing (88 Beacon Road).
Voting were:  Spear, Shurtleff, Brinton, Calhoun, Winer.
Unanimous approval.


GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE

1.      Letter from Quinnipiack Valley Health District, dated November 29, 2012, Re:  Review comments on 88 Beacon Road, proposed detached utility building.
2.      Letter from Town Clerk Nancy McCarthy, dated November 20, 2012, Re:  Request for 2013 Meeting Schedule with attached 2013 meeting scheduled prepared to PZC clerk.
It was moved by Brinton and seconded by Winer to approve the adoption of the January 2013 through January 2014 schedule of Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings as presented to the Commission by the Clerk.
Voting for:   Spear, Shurtleff, Brinton, Calhoun, Winer.
Unanimous approval.


ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER’S REPORT AND APPROPRIATE COMMISSION ACTION

Isabel Kearns, ZEO, noted the following:
  • Working with Town Attorney on citation and fine for property located at 27 Hamilton Drive.


PUBLIC HEARING

88 Beacon Road (Albers Foundation), Application #2012-024 submitted by Hunter Smith Associates for a Special Exception Permit for a utility building

At 7:16 p.m., Chair Spear called to order the public hearing on Application #2012-024.  The call for the public hearing was read.  Chair Spear reviewed the complete contents of the application file.

Chair Spear then noted that the Commission has received the following items relative to the subject application.  Exhibit identification was assigned as noted:
  1. Exhibit 1A – Narrative from Hunter Smith Associates, dated November 2012, Re:  The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, 88 Beacon Road.
  2. Exhibit 1B – Letter from the Inland Wetlands Commission dated November 1, 2012, Re:  Review comments on 88 Beacon Road (Albers Foundation), proposed building.



  1. Exhibit 1C – Letter from the Quinnipiack Valley Health District, dated November 2, 2012, Re:  Review of proposed detached utility/storage building, no water or sewage service.
  2. Exhibit 1D – Email from Ron Walters of the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, dated November 20, 2012, Re:  88 Beacon Road is off the public water supply watershed.
  3. Exhibit 1E – not assigned.
  4. Exhibit 1F – Letter to Hunter Smith, dated November 26, 2012, Re:  Notification of public hearing scheduled to 88 Beacon Road on December 5, 2012.
  5. Exhibit 1G – Set of plans prepared by John Paul Garcia & Associates, Bethany, Connecticut, entitled as follows:
    • “As-Built Site Plan”, dated December 26, 1994, revised to November 1, 2012, Drawing No. AB-1.
    • “Erosion Control Plan”, dated November 1, 2012, with no revisions, Drawing   No. EC-1.
  1. Exhibit 1H - Letter from Quinnipiack Valley Health District, dated November 29, 2012, Re:  Review comments on 88 Beacon Road, proposed detached utility building.

Present to speak on behalf of the application was Hunter Smith, Hunter Smith Architects of Hamden, CT, representing the applicant.  Also present was Fritz Horztman, Facilities Manager of The Albers Foundation.

The following are some items Mr. Smith noted during his presentation at the public hearing:
  • There will be no bathrooms or sinks in proposed building.
  • A partial basement is being proposed to store crates under the same environmental controls.
  • The building will operate air conditioning, heating and humidification and there will have to be some type of water brought into the building.

Commission members asked questions and determined a site visit was not necessary at this time for this application.

Chair Spear then asked if there were any comments from the public.  There were no comments from the public. 

At 7:39 p.m., the hearing was closed on the subject application.


NEW BUSINESS

1)      63 Sargent Drive, Application #2012-025 submitted by Paul Dispazio for a Site Plan Approval

The Commission formally received the application.  No one was present to speak on behalf of this application.

Isabel Kearns, ZEO, recommended the Commission schedule a public hearing. 

Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant, asked if architectural and landscaping plans were submitted.  The ZEO will work with the applicant to make sure application is complete.

The Commission scheduled a public hearing at the next scheduled regular meeting on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at 7:15 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall.  Tabled.


2)      63 Sargent Drive, Application #2012-026 submitted by Paul Dispazio for a Special Exception for Outside Storage and for an Accessory Apartment

The Commission formally received the application.  No one was present to speak on behalf of this application.

Isabel Kearns, ZEO, recommended the Commission schedule a public hearing. 

Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant, asked if architectural and landscaping plans were submitted.  The ZEO will work with the applicant to make sure application is complete.

The Commission scheduled a public hearing at the next scheduled regular meeting on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at 7:15 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall.  Tabled.


3)      63 Sargent Drive, Application #2012-027 submitted by Paul Dispazio for a Special Exception for Earth Removal, Excavation, Filling, Stockpiling and Grading Permit -

The Commission formally received the application.  No one was present to speak on behalf of this application.

Isabel Kearns, ZEO, recommended the Commission schedule a public hearing. 

Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant, asked if architectural and landscaping plans were submitted.  The ZEO will work with the applicant to make sure application is complete.

The Commission scheduled a public hearing at the next scheduled regular meeting on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at 7:15 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall.  Tabled.





OLD BUSINESS

1.      88 Beacon Road (Albers Foundation), Application #2012-024 submitted by Hunter Smith Associates for a Special Exception Permit for a utility building

Isabel Kearns, ZEO, prepared a draft resolution.  Commission members reviewed and proceeded to deliberate.

It was moved by Winer and seconded by Shurtleff to approve the following resolution for Application #2012-024:

Whereas, in a document dated October 31, 2012, the Josef Albers Foundation, owner of     88 Beacon Road, authorized Hunter Smith to act on its behalf to obtain a special exception permit to construct a utility building located at 88 Beacon Road;

Whereas, Hunter Smith applied for a special exception permit to construct a utility building located at 88 Beacon Road on November 5, 2012;

Whereas, the Commission opened a public hearing on this application on December 5, 2012 and closed the public hearing at the conclusion of testimony that same evening;

Whereas, the Commission, at its regular meeting also held on December 5, 2012, considered the maps, testimony and other pertinent application information relating to a request for a special exception permit to construct a utility building located at 88 Beacon Road;

Now Therefore, the Commission makes the following findings of fact and decision regarding the application:

1)                  The Commission received a letter dated November 29, 2012, from Lynn Fox and Leslie Balch, Quinnipiack Valley Health Districts representatives, in which they state that they can recommend approval of the proposed utility building, but that the building cannot be served by a water supply.
2)                  The Planning and Zoning Commission received correspondence from the Inland Wetlands Commission dated November 1, 2012, stating that no Inland Wetlands Commission action is required for the proposed activity.
3)                  The Planning and Zoning Commission received a copy of an e-mail from Ron Walters of the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority dated   November 20, 2012, in which he indicates that this property is off the public water supply watershed.
4)                  Rod White, Fire Marshal, signed off on the back of the application form on  December 4, 2012, indicating his approval.

Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that pursuant to Section 4.4.A. of the Zoning Regulations of the Town of Bethany, adopted to December 7, 2011, the Bethany Planning and  Zoning Commission hereby approves Application #2012-024 from Hunter Smith/Albers Foundation, for a special exception permit to construct a utility building located at 88 Beacon Road in accordance with the following submitted plans prepared by John Paul Garcia and Associates, Bethany, Connecticut:
A.    “As-Built Site Plan”, dated December 26, 1994, revised to November 1, 2012, Drawing No. AB-1.
B.     “Erosion Control Plan”, dated November 1, 2012, with no revisions, Drawing        No. EC-1.

And with the following conditions:
1)      All exterior lighting shall be full cut off.
2)      The building cannot be served by a water supply unless approved by the Quinnipiack Valley Health District.
3)      There will be no sinks or bathrooms in the building as per the applicants testimony during the public hearing on December 5, 2012.
Vote 5 to 0.
Voting for:  Spear, Shurtleff, Brinton, Calhoun, Winer.
Unanimous approval.

It was moved by Winer and seconded by Shurtleff to approve the request for a waiver of architectural drawings due to the fact the utility shed will not be visible from Beacon Road or any of the surrounding residential properties.
Vote 5 to 0.
Voting for:  Spear, Shurtleff, Brinton, Calhoun, Winer.
Unanimous approval.

2.      Green Haven, Inc., for an informal discussion regarding possible development on 4 and 21 Meyers Road, known as Halter Estates – Special Meeting scheduled for December 12, 2012, at 6:00 p.m.  Tabled.

3.      Continue discussion and possible action to set public hearing date regarding proposed amendments to the Zoning Regulations on accessory buildings, signage for larger parcels, home occupation permits, etc. -  Special Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at 6:00 p.m.   Tabled.

4.      Continue discussion on Village Districts – Special Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at 6:00 p.m.  Tabled.

5.      Discuss increasing application fees  Tabled.

There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Shurtleff and seconded by Winer to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:10 p.m.  Unanimous approval.

Respectfully submitted,


Antonia R. Marek, Clerk
For the Planning and Zoning Commission
BOARD OF FINANCE
DECEMBER 11, 2012
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Attendance:  Chairman Janet Brunwin, Chip Spear, Robert Brinton Jr., Sally Huyser, Aileen Magda
First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski

Absent:  John Grabowski

Chairman Brunwin called the meeting of the Board of Finance 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 meeting of November 13, 2012 was tabled because the clerk had not sent them out prior to the meeting for members to read in advance of the meeting.

AMITY FINANCE MEETING
Chairman Brunwin gave a report to the Board of Finance on details of the Amity Finance Meeting she recently attended.  The Amity audit is just about complete.  The gas service conversion to Amity High School went well.  It appears at this time that there will be a $90,000 surplus in fiscal year 2012-13. Work is in progress on the budget for fiscal year 2013-14.  The budget increase at this time is 4.7%, however more cuts are still being made.  The medical insurance account has to be carefully monitored since Amity’s health insurance is self funded.  Next year Bethany’s student allocation will be under 20% due to decreasing enrollment for the town.  Dr. Brady has announced his official retirement at the end of the school year.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Chairman Brunwin alerted the Board members of a parent forum to be held tomorrow night at the Community School to discuss an addition to the school as well as the closing of the annexes.  Dropping enrollment is one of the concerns of the Board of Finance.

BUDGET PLANNING SCHEDULE
Chairman Brunwin and the Board members reviewed the budget planning calendar.  A few modifications were made to this schedule.  The Board will have to take a conservative approach in planning this year’s budget due to the State of Connecticut’s deficit.  The situation will have to be carefully monitored since the receiving of State grants makes a significant difference in our budget. 

REVIEW OF TOWN OF BETHANY FINANCIAL POLICY MANUAL
The Board of Finance members reviewed the Financial Policy Manual.  Chip Spear suggested some verbiage change regarding bidding and legal advertising that would coordinate with 12-1 of the Bethany Town ordinance 12-1.  Board members agreed with this suggested change.  The Financial Policy Manual was then accepted as revised December 11, 2012.  (Copy of the revised attached policy attached)

AUDIT
Chairman Brunwin has not received an update on the Town Audit from the auditors.  They will be at the January2013 Board of Finance meeting to present the final audit.



BUDGET REVIEW FISCAL YEAR 2012-13
Chairman Brunwin reports that the Tax Collector has received $81,536 in back taxes from a foreclosure.  Tax collections have been good overall. 

It appears that there is a large shortfall in the revenues for Park and Recreation at this time. Low enrollment in the Summer Camp was one of the causes noted.  Lack of program participation in the after school programs is another cause.   Board members questioned where in the budget are the revenues from the wrestling events.  First Selectwoman Gorski will look into how this event is being handled and where the ticket sales for these events are being credited.    

FIRST SELECTWOMAN GORSKI
First Selectwoman Gorski gave a brief report on the Amity Regional Study for Regionalization of Schools.  Following a brief discussion and suggestion period by Board members Aileen Magda moved a motion to have First Selectwoman Gorski  ask Amity to expand the preliminary study to include Pre-K – 6th grade in the analysis.  Sally Huyser seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.

The computer software for the financial system which the Town uses is no longer compatible with Windows environment.  IMG has suggested moving to the cloud.  If we move this would be the long term solution for problems that continue to occur.  A meeting was held with Chip Spear, First Selectwoman Gorski, June Riley and Joyce Howard to discuss this change with IMG and IT Direct.  Following the meeting it was determined this would be a solution to all the recent problems.  Chip Spear moved to take $3,500 from the Contingency Fund to pay for this mid -year upgrade to the Cloud Based System.  Chairman Brunwin seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous. 

The Airport Hangar project has received a $500,000 grant from the State of Connecticut.

LONG TERM PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Long Term Planning Committee is completing their work and will be ready in a few months to present their findings to the Town at either the Budget Hearing or the Town Meeting. 

ROAD STUDY
The Board of Finance would like to have a presentation of the Road Study made to them at the February meeting of the Board of Finance.

ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 8:15 after a motion was moved by Chip Spear and seconded by Aileen Magda.  The vote taken was unanimous.

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                                June G. Riley
                                                                                                Clerk, Board of Finance

BOARD OF SELECTMEN
December 10, 2012
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Attendance:  First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Steven Thornquist, Selectman Donald Shea

Visitors:  Michael Okerent

First Selectwoman Gorski called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at 7: 35 p.m.  The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall.  The first order of business was signing of accounts payable checks.  First Selectwoman Gorski then led the Selectmen in the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the meeting of November 26, 2012.  The motion of approval was moved by Selectman Thornquist and seconded by Selectman Shea.  The vote was called.  The vote taken was unanimous.

TAX REFUNDS
Selectman Shea moved to refund to       all for overpayment of taxes.

SHRED IT DAY AT RECYCLING – LIONS CLUB SPONSORED
The Bethany Lions Club would again like to sponsor a Shred It Day at Recycling.  They would like to schedule it for April 20, 2013.  Selectman Thornquist moved to approve the date of April 20, 2013 to hold a Shred It Day at the Recycling Center.  Selectman Shea seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

MINUTES OF THE BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2012                                          Page 1 of 3

The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission was called to order at 7:33 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:
            Kristine Sullivan, Vice-Chair seated as Chair
            Brian Smith, Member
            Lisa Gaw, Member
            Roger Hathaway, Member

The following member of the Commission was excused:
            Alexandra Breslin, Chair

Also present was:
            Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.      It was moved by Hathaway  and seconded by Gaw to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the October 22, 2012, Regular Meeting.
Voting were:  Sullivan, Gaw, Hathaway.
Smith abstained as he was not present at meeting.
Unanimous approval.

GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE

 

1.      Letter from Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer, to SAP Ventures, LLC, dated November 5, 2012, Re:  63 Sargent Drive, Correction Enforcement Notice.
2.      Letter from Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer, to Mr. and Mrs. Alan Clement, dated November 5, 2012, Re:  290 Amity Road, Second Notice of Violation.

PUBLICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

1.      The Habitat, A newsletter of the Connecticut Association of Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commissions, Inc., Fall 2012.

NEW BUSINESS


1.      75 COUNTRY LANE, Application #1096-M-1 submitted by William T. Wirth for an extension of Permit #1096 for a residential site development

The Commission formally received the application.  Present to speak on behalf of this application was William Wirth, applicant and owner of record.

Isabel Kearns, IWEO, stated the applicant would like to renew his original Permit #1096 for a residential site development.

In discussion, Commission members noted:
·         Extension is for a residential site development.
·         There are no wetlands on the property.

It was moved by Smith and seconded by Hathaway to approve Application #1096-M-1 submitted by William T. Wirth for a residential site development for the extension of Permit #1096 for nine years making the expiration date December 3, 2016.
Voting for:  Sullivan, Smith, Gaw, Hathaway.
Unanimous approval.


OLD BUSINESS

1.      Frances Drive, Tawney Drive cul-de-sac, Knollwood Road, Bethridge Road and Bethmour Road from Woodbridge to Bethany Farms and from Pole Hill Road to Luke Hill Road, Application #1191 submitted by the Town of Bethany to remove and replace catch basins and pipe, reclaim and pave roads

Present for this application was Attorney Kevin McSherry and Public Works Director, Alan Green.

The Commission stated that they would like to revisit Bethridge Road and Bethmour Road from Woodbridge to Bethany Farms and that they would like Mr. Green present.  The Commission scheduled a site visit for Sunday, December 2, 2012.  Commission members to meet at the Town Hall parking lot at 9 a.m.

The Commission received a letter of consent to extension of time from First Selectman Derry Gorski, dated November 26, 2012, Re:  Application #1191, requesting a 30-day extension to act on said application.  Tabled.


2.      185 Beacon Road, Discussion with Daniel Cusano regarding non-permitted barn

Acting Chair Sullivan stated that she and Chair Breslin, Roman Mrozinski of the Southwest Conservation District and Daniel Cusano, owner of record and his attorney met at the subject property.  Mr. Mrozinski has some suggestions and he will submit a report to the Commission.   
Tabled.


3.      Continuation of Show Cause Hearing regarding Town of Bethany drainage repairs conducted in a regulated area without an Inland Wetlands Permit

Present for the continuation of the Show Cause Hearing was Attorney Kevin McSherry and Public Works Director, Alan Green.



Attorney McSherry reviewed the letter from the Public Works Director to the Inland Wetlands Commission, dated August 30, 2012, Re:  Response to the Cease and Desist Order dated      April 17, 2012.

Acting Chair Sullivan reviewed the letter from the Inland Wetlands Commission to the Town of Bethany dated June 4, 2012, Re:  Cease and Desist Order (dated April 17, 2012).

The Commission, Mr. Green and Mr. McSherry discussed the work that has been conducted without obtaining an Inland Wetlands Permit and how they can keep the communication line open for future projects.  Tabled.


4.      Update on appeal submitted by James Woodward for 46 Mesa Drive

Present for the executive session was Attorney Kevin McSherry and the Inland Wetlands Commission.  The Commission entered into executive session at 8:50 p.m. and exited executive session at 9:01 p.m.

The Commission scheduled a Special Meeting/Executive Session with Attorney McSherry for Monday, January 14, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.
Tabled.


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

Member Sullivan is working on amendments and will have ready for the Commission’s review at the December 17, 2012 meeting.  Tabled.


ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Smith and seconded by Hathaway to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:09 p.m.  Unanimous approval.

Respectfully submitted,



Antonia R. Marek, Clerk
for the Inland Wetlands Commission
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
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Attendance:  First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Steven Thornquist, Selectman Donald Shea
Visitors:  Kathleen Schurman
First Selectwoman Gorski called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at 7:37 p.m.  The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall.  All present stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.  As the first order of business the Selectmen signed the accounts payable checks. 
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
First Selectwoman Gorski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the Selectmen’s meeting of November 13, 2012.  The motion of approval was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by First Selectwoman Gorski.  The motion was called.  The vote taken was unanimous. 

TAX REFUNDS
Selectman Shea moved to refund to Anthony Panico the sum of $76.20, to Corey Purcell the sum of $4.20, and to Robert J. Kirsch the sum of $54.22 all for overpayment of taxes.  First Selectwoman Gorski seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous. 

APPOINTMENT OF BUILDING OFFICIALS
Selectman Shea moved to appointment Robert Walsh to a four year term as  Building Official for the Town of Bethany.  First Selectwoman Gorski seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.

Selectman Shea moved to appoint Brian Donovan to a four year term as Assistant Building Official for the Town of Bethany.  First Selectwoman Gorski seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.

BETHANY AIRPORT HANGAR
First Selectwoman Gorski announced that the Town of Bethany has received a $500,000 Steap Grant from the State of Connecticut for the rebuilding of the Bethany Airport Hangar.  This grant is in addition to the $200,000 grant received last fiscal year. 

FEMA TRAINING
First Selectwoman Gorski reported that Karen Hubbell will go tomorrow for the FEMA Training to complete applications for storm Sandy. 

COST BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT
First Selectwoman Gorski has been appointed as a member of the COST Board of Directors.

TAX COLLECTOR FORECLOSURE
Tax Collector Forman has completed foreclosure action on the mobile home on lot #41 in Garden Homes because of overdue taxes.  This mobile home now becomes a Town of Bethany asset.  Selectman Thornquist moved a motion to authorize David Forman, Tax Collector to sell the mobile home on lot #41 in Garden Homes, an asset of the Town of Bethany, due to foreclosure for delinquent taxes.   Selectman Shea seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.

ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment was called at 7:55 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