Friday, October 26, 2012

BETHANY CONSERVATION COMMISSION




SPECIAL MEETING – PROPERTY WALK



OCTOBER 14, 2012





The special meeting was convened at 1:00pm at the sight of the property walk on the Cooper property in southern Bethany on the Woodbridge border adjoining Woodbridge land also owned by the Coopers and under conservation easement to the Bethany Land Trust.



In attendance were commission members Bruce Loomis, Brian Eitzer, Cathy Rives and Shaukat Kahn. Also in attendance, and leading the walk was property owner Peter Cooper, a Woodbridge resident.



Mr. Cooper lead us east on the Woodbridge side of the line along the border, then north across the Bethany property and continuing north onto South Central Regional Water land to the southern end of Lake Chamberlain. We then returned to the Cooper land heading south and then west to the top of the Bethany land we were viewing and back south to the Woodbridge land.



Mr. Cooper explained the history of his ownership of the land (acquired approximately 1972), and the features he felt were special and of importance.



The meeting concluded and we left the sight at about 2:30PM.



Respectfully submitted,





Bruce Loomis, Chairman

Bethany Conservation Commission

MINUTES OF THE LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2012 Page 1 of 1


The meeting of the Long Term Financial Planning Committee commenced at 7:37 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.




The following Committee Members were present:

Steve Squinto, Chairman

Chip Spear

James Stirling

Aileen Magda

Sharon Huxley



Also present were: Hiram Peck, Consultant

Derrylyn Gorski, First Selectman



Chairman Squinto stated the Committee needs to work on a plan for the presentation and listed the following items needed to complete the presentation:

• Five year capital expenditure plan through 2017.

• Road maintenance plan through 2017.

• Debt service obligations through 2017.

• Capital operating plan/debt service for schools through 2017.

• Operating budget for both schools (Community School and Middle School) through 2012.

o Enrollment projections.

o Cost per pupil.

• Town operating budget through 2017.

 Town employee headcount and benefits.

 Growth in headcount/benefits.



Members will gather the information that was assigned.



The Committee scheduled the next meeting for Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. to continue working on the power point presentation.



Adjournment
There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,

Antonia R. Marek, Staff Support

For the Long Term Financial Planning Committee

Friday, October 12, 2012

BOARD OF FINANCE


SPECIAL MEETING

OCTOBER 5, 2012

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Attendance: Chairman Janet Brunwin, Sally Huyser, Robert Brinton Jr., Aileen Magda, Chip Spear

Visitors: Rod White

Chairman Brunwin called the special meeting of the Board of Finance to order at 6:05 p.m. The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall.

TRANSFER OF UNEXPENDED CAPITAL APPROPRIATION FROM TOWN GARAGE ROOF PROJECT TO TOWN HALL GYM ROOF PROJECT

Rod White was present to explain all bids received for the replacement of the Town Hall gym roof. All bids were over the appropriation approved for this repair at the Annual Town Meeting in May. Rod asked all bidders to re-submit lower bids. At this time, Rod is requesting that the surplus money left from the Town Garage roof replacement be re-directed to cover the roof replacement for the Bethany Town Hall. Following discussion Aileen moved a motion to transfer unexpended balance from the Town Garage Roof Project to the Town Hall Gym Roof Project. Sally Huyser seconded the motion. The vote taken was unanimous.

ADJOURNMENT

Adjournment was called at 6:18 p.m. after a motion was moved by Sally Huyser and seconded by Chip Spear. The vote taken was unanimous.



Respectfully submitted,



June G. Riley

Clerk, Board of Finance



BOARD OF FINANCE


SPECIAL MEETING

APRIL 3, 2012

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Attendance: Chairman Janet Brunwin, Chip Spear, Robert Brinton Jr., Aileen Magda, Sally Huyser joined the meeting at 8:30 p.m., First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski



Visitors: Joe Lukas, Carol Goldberg, Adam Carrington, Sally Vogeli, Tim Connellan, Brian Fournier, David Forman, Gilda Oterman, Pat Martin, Jim Foley, Alan Green, Dan Smith, Janice Howard, Nick Poulmas, Pat Martin



Chairman Brunwin called the special meeting of the Board of Finance to order at 7:10 p.m.



The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall.



BOARD OF EDUCATION

Superintendent Tim Connellan began a presentation on the water problem experienced recently at the school. Tim then turned the presentation over to Joe Lukas for further details on the water pipe break in the ground near the annexes. To correct the problem it required complete excavation of the area and repair to the pipes with work being done by Hungerford Pump and M.J. Daley. The total expenditure for the repairs came to $23,500. Superintendent Connellan was questioned as to where the money appropriated for ice and snow had gone since the winter was mild. He indicated that most of it had gone to pay for the environmental clean -up from the removal of the in ground oil tanks. Board members then discussed taking the money from the Contingency Fund. Robert Brinton Jr. felt that since this was a special meeting, and the payment method for this repair was not on the agenda, than a vote should be delayed until the next meeting when it was listed as an agenda item.



A presentation then continued on the budget for the Board of Education for fiscal year 2012-13 by Brian Fournier. Brian answered questions regarding the Technology Specialist and the Math Specialist requested in this year’s budget. Brian was asked if this work could be accomplished by two part time teachers or an existing teacher. Brian felt that it could not. Tim added that it would be too difficult without the expertise. Board members emphasized the importance of keeping budgets down especially with dropping enrollment. Board members expressed their opinions regarding the budget increase. Chairman Brunwin felt that a Technology Specialist was more important than the Math Specialist. Sally Huyser was opposed to adding two teachers and keeping open choice. Sally Huyser then moved a motion to keep the budget of the Board of Education flat. The motion was seconded by Robert Brinton Jr. The vote taken was unanimous.



TAX COLLECTOR

David Forman answered questions regarding his request for additional hours for an assistant Tax Collector. No decisions were made at this meeting regarding his request.



PUBLIC WORKS

First Selectwoman Gorski spoke to the Board of Finance members about the Public Works budget. Her first request was that the Board of Finance would consider hiring another employee for the Bethany Highway Department. At this time there is less employees with more miles of road to care for than in the mid 1990’s. A request is also being made for a secretary for 20 hours. Alan Green then presented the Capital Expenditure requests. The department is requesting a 10 yard dump truck to replace the 1992 5 yard dump truck. He reviewed with the Board an inventory of equipment. Since the winter has been mild there is a surplus in the Snow and Ice budget. Alan requested taking money from this account to repair the Freightliner dump truck. The total cost of repair should be $12,800.



Alan then alerted the Board of Finance that the present communication system has been in operation for approximately 25 years. The present license will expire 1/1/2013. At that time both the Fire Department and the Town must switch from a low band to a high band radio system. The cost at this time is unknown.



BETHANY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Alan Green presented the budget for the Bethany Volunteer Firemen’s Association. Budget to budget the increase is $27,500. The department is requesting a part time secretary. He explained the departments desire to improve the ISO rating for the Town. The Fire Department is requesting an ATV Gador as a Capital Expenditure. Alan indicated that the members of the Fire Department will be meeting soon to determine how and when they will turn Center Station over to the Town.



LIBRARY

Pat Martin and Jim Foley presented the budget for the Library. They explained that the present librarian is leaving. The Library Board would like to hire a certified librarian or director. The basic salary would be $55,000 plus benefits for a total package of $76,000. The Board of Finance will review their request and make a decision at the next meeting.



APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of minutes was tabled until the next meeting



BUDGET 2012-13

The following line items in the budget were approved on a unanimous vote of the Board:



Town Hall Computers including replacement of servers $ 25,835 approved

Veterans Park $ 47,178 approved

Fire Department Gas & Diesel $ 10,824 approved

Fire Department $194,450 approved

District Animal Control $ 45,085 approved

Road Materials $100,000 approved

Repairs & Supplies $122,500 approved

Contingency Fund $ 50,000 approved



Approval for the Park & Recreation budget was tabled until the next meeting.



ADJOURNMENT

Adjournment was called at 11:35 p.m. after a motion was moved by Chip Spear and seconded by Sally Huyser. The vote taken was unanimous.



Respectfully submitted,



June G. Riley

Clerk, Board of Finance

MINUTES OF THE BETHANY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2012                                            Page 1 of 8

The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:04 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

Kimberly McClure Brinton, Member

Michael Calhoun, Member

Donna Shea, Alternate Member, seated as a voting member.



The following Commission Members were absent:

Patricia Winer, Member

Nellie Rabinowitz, Alternate Member



Also present were:

Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer

Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant





APPROVAL OF MINUTES



1. It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Brinton to approve, as submitted, the minutes of

the September 5, 2012, Regular Meeting.

Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, McClure, Calhoun, Shea.

Unanimous approval.



2. It was moved by Brinton and seconded by Calhoun to approve, as submitted, the minutes

of the September 13, 2012, Special Meeting.

Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, McClure, Calhoun, Shea.

Unanimous approval.





BILLS



1) It was moved by Shurtleff and seconded by Shea to approve the payment of $1,000.00 (monthly pro rata basis), for services rendered for September 2012, by Hiram W. Peck III, AICP, Planning Consultant.

Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, McClure, Calhoun, Shea.

Unanimous approval.













GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE



1. Memo from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated September 20, 2012, Re: Review comments for 615 Bethmour Road.

2. Letter from Richard Janesky of 1052 Amity Road to Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated September 25, 2012, Re: Response to letter of violation for 1052 Amity Road.

3. Letter from Elizabeth Doering of 91 Bethway Road, dated September 26, 2012, Re: Information requested for business located at 91 Bethway Road.

4. Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to Elizabeth Doering of 184 Sperry Road, dated September 6, 2012, Re: Notice of Violation for property located at 91 Bethway Road.

5. Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to John and William Ciola, dated September 19, 2012, Re: Second Notice of Violation for property located at 5 Amity Road and 10 Round Hill Road.

6. Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to Elizabeth Doering of 184 Sperry Road, dated September 18, 2012, Re: Notice of Violation for property located at 91 Bethway Road.

7. Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to Joseph Barnick and David Dimella of 850 Carrington Road, dated September 19, 2012, Re: Notice of Violation for property located at 850 Carrington Road.

8. Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to Daniel Dinis of 27 Hamilton Drive, dated September 19, 2012, Re: Notice of Violation for property located at 27 Hamilton Drive.

9. Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to Manuel Preta, dated September 19, 2012, Re: Notice of Violation for property located at 33 Old Amity Road.

10. Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to Richard Janesky, dated September 24, 2012, Re: Notice of Violation for property located at 1052 Amity Road.

11. Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to Mark D’Andrea (Aqua Turf Irrigation), dated September 24, 2012, Re: Notice of Violation for property located at 860 Carrington Road.

12. Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to Garrett Vorio of 415 Fairwood Road, dated September 24, 2012, Re: Notice of Violation for property located at 415 Fairwood Road.

13. Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to Allyn J. Foss Trust, dated September 24, 2012, Re: Notice of Violation for property located at 93 Lacey Road.

14. Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to E. Trowbridge and Donna Brennan, dated September 24, 2012, Re: Notice of Violation for property located at 77 Cheshire Road.

15. Letter from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, to Donna Lagaipa of 45 Falls Road, dated September 24, 2012, Re: Second Notice of Violation for property located at 45 Falls Road.

16. Letter for South Central Connecticut Regional Planning Commission, dated September 18, 2012, Re: RPC determination for Town of Prospect: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendment to Section 3.1: Uses by District.

17. Letter from South Central Connecticut Regional Planning Commission, dated September 18, 2012, Re: RPC determination for Town of Hamden: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments to the Town of Hamden Zoning Code.





PUBLICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS



1. Land Use Academy, Advanced Training Session, November 10, 2012, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT.





ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER’S REPORT AND APPROPRIATE COMMISSION ACTION



Isabel Kearns, ZEO, noted the following:

• All violators have been in contact with me in response to the violation letters sent out.

• 1052 Amity Road – Property owner aware of complaints from neighbors and has been in contact with me to resolve their concerns.





NEW BUSINESS



1) 121 Amity Road, Application #2012-020 submitted by Andrei Andreichik for a Site Plan for used car sales/repair business and Change of Use to operate used car sales/repair business –



The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of this application was Andrei Andreichik, applicant.



Isabel Kearns, ZEO, stated the following:

• Mr. Andreichik is requesting a maximum of 15 cars.

• Mr. Andreichik will be using one bay inside building to repair the vehicles he is going to sell.

• This use is permitted by a Site Plan approval.

• Mr. Andreichik is also requesting approval for an attached 3-foot by 6-foot sign.



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



It was moved by Shurtleff and seconded by Brinton to approve the following resolution for Application #2012-020:



Whereas, on September 10, 2012, the Zoning Board of Appeals issued a Certificate of Approval for Location of a Motor Vehicle Dealer and Repairer at 121 Amity Road (i.e., 117-127 Amity Road; the most southerly section of the property and the most southerly building);



Whereas, the owner of the property, Earl Sickinger, in a document dated August 14, 2012, authorized Andrei Andreichik to apply for the necessary land-use permits to allow a used car dealership and repair facility to operate from 121 Amity Road (i.e., 117-127 Amity Road; the most southerly section of the property and the most southerly building) as well as an attached 3-foot by 6-foot sign;



Whereas, Andrei Andreichik applied on October 3, 2012, to the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission for a change of use permit and site plan approval to operate a used car dealership (15 cars maximum) and repair facility at 121 Amity Road as well as an attached 3-foot by 6-foot sign;



Whereas, at its regular meeting of October 3, 2012, the Commission considered the plans, testimony, statement of use and other pertinent application information relating to this change of use and site plan approval to operate a used car dealership (15 cars maximum) and repair facility at 121 Amity Road as well as an attached 3-foot by 6-foot sign;



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



1) The property is not located with a Public Water Supply Watershed Area.

2) Pleasant View Garage operated from the subject parcel prior to relocating to Russell Road.

3) Roderick White, Fire Marshal, signed off on the back of the application form on August 16, 2012, indicating his approval of this application.

4) Alexis Rinaldi, Quinnipiack Valley Health Department Representative, signed off on the back of the application form on August 24, 2012, indicating her approval.

5) The Inland Wetlands Commission reviewed the plan at their August 27, 2012, regular meeting and determined there is no Inland Wetlands action necessary.



Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that pursuant to Sections 5.2.B.1., 5.3.H.3.b. and 7.3. of the Bethany Zoning Regulations, amended to December 7, 2011, the Bethany Planning and Zoning Commission approves the change of use permit and site plan approval to operate a used car dealership (15 cars maximum) and repair facility at 121 Amity Road (i.e., 117-127 Amity Road; the most southerly section of the property and the most southerly building) as well as an attached 3-foot by 6-foot sign, as presented in the application, statement of use and testimony and as per the plan submitted August 15, 2012, prepared by the applicant;



And with the following conditions:

1) An interior fit out permit must be received from the building department prior to occupancy of the building.

2) Sign and lighting must conform to Zoning Regulations.

Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, McClure, Calhoun, Shea.

Unanimous approval.





2) Discussion with Fran Doba regarding Grant Application and Village Districts –



No one was present for this discussion. Chair Spear stated that she has spoken to Fran Doba regarding a Main Street grant that the Town is applying for. The Commission needs to relook at Village Districts in Bethany. A Special Meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall. Tabled.













3) 615 Bethmour Road, Application #2012-021 submitted by Robert F. and Ellen G. Coe for a Lot Line Revision/2-Lot Subdivision –



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



Isabel Kearns, ZEO, stated this application is not necessary and needs to be withdrawn. Ms. Kearns has spoken to John Paul Garcia, who is representing the property owners, and Mr. Garcia stated the property has never been divided and this would be first cut/free split. Chair Spear asked that Mr. Garcia submit this in writing for the file and also withdraw Application #2012-021.





4) 615 Bethmour Road, Application #2012-022 submitted by Robert F. and Ellen G. Coe for a Special Exception Permit for one rear lot –



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



Isabel Kearns, ZEO, stated the lot split of this property will create one rear lot. Ms. Kearns recommended the Commission schedule a public hearing.



The Commission scheduled a public hearing at the next scheduled regular meeting on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall. Tabled.





5) 50 Hunters Trail, Application #2012-023 submitted by Luiza Ruest for a Special Exception Permit for a riding arena and boarding stable -



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



Isabel Kearns, ZEO, stated the applicant is proposing a larger barn. Under Section 4.4.E. of the Bethany Zoning Regulations a boarding stable is a special exception and requires a public hearing. The applicant would like to waive the application fees because the applicant submitted an application in 2011 and then withdrew the application.



Ms. Kearns recommended the Commission schedule a public hearing.



The Commission scheduled a public hearing at the next scheduled regular meeting on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall. Tabled.









6) Discussion with Will Brinton regarding 4 Peck Road – historical information –



Present for this discussion was Will Brinton member of the Bethany Historical Society. Mr. Brinton provided the Commission with some photographs and information on the 1800’s farmhouse which is not on the State of Connecticut registry for historic preservation.



Mr. Brinton will contact homeowner and show them the materials he obtained and relay information on the home.





OLD BUSINESS



Present on behalf of this application was Toby Fischer, applicant.



Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant, prepared a draft resolution. Commission members discussed and proceeded to deliberate.



It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Shurtleff to approve the following resolution for Application #2012-017:



Whereas, William Fischer, owner of the property, authorized Toby Fischer to apply on his behalf for a home occupation permit to operate a non-profit agricultural endeavor including a home office and farming of land at 327 Litchfield Turnpike in a document dated June 28, 2012; and



Whereas, Toby Fischer, applicant, applied on August 1, 2012, to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a home occupation to operate a non-profit agricultural endeavor including a home office and farming of 1.7 acres of land located at 327 Litchfield Turnpike; and



Whereas, the Commission conducted a site visit to the property on September 13, 2012; and



Whereas, the Commission at its regular meeting of August 1, 2012, and September 5, 2012, considered the statement of use, narrative, testimony and all other application information relating to this home occupation application, and also considered all written and oral comments submitted by the public at both meetings; and



Whereas, the Commission has considered this application with reference to all applicable Zoning Regulations including Section 4.3.D.4.b. and Section 4.3.E.1., and



Whereas, the Commission finds, and has considered the following:



1) John Laudano, Quinnipiack Valley Health District Representative, has signed off on the application on September 3, 2012, indicating his approval.

2) Rod White, Fire Marshal, has signed off on the application on September 4, 2012, indicating his approval.

3) The Commission received a letter dated August 1, 2012, from Ronald Walters of the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, whose comments are made a part of this approval.

4) The Commission also received comments dated August 30, 2012, from Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant responding to questions posed by members of the public regarding this application.

5) The Commission received a letter dated August 31, 2012, from the Inland Wetlands Commission which stated that no Inland Wetlands Permit is required for the proposed activity.



Therefore Be It Resolved, that Application #2012-017 submitted by Toby Fischer for a home occupation permit to operate a non-profit agricultural endeavor including a home office and farming of land at 327 Litchfield Turnpike, said property is 1.7 acres in size and is located in the R-130 zone and on South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority’s public water supply watershed is hereby approved with the following conditions:



1. The operator of the operation shall insure that proper control is maintained of all groups visiting and working on the property. In this case proper control includes but is not limited to keeping a log of all groups visiting and working on the property and adequate supervision of the groups.



2. Farming operations shall be conducted in a manner so as not to unnecessarily disturb residential neighbors. This specifically includes creating excessive noise during extremely early or late hours after dark and also includes reasonable attempts to minimize any trespass of dust or debris from the farm property to abutting neighboring properties.



3. The parking area shall be designated and used in accordance with all requirements of the Quinnipiack Valley Health District so as not to damage the existing well and septic system on the property.



4. The operator of the farm shall, to the best of his ability, insure that visitors and workers not trespass on neighboring properties in the course of operating the farm.



5. The requirements of the public officials reviewing this application are made part of this approval.



6. Activity shall conform to those described in the “Description of Activities Related to Home Occupation”, dated July 30, 2012, submitted by Toby Fischer.



7. If after a period of 12 months from date of approval (October 3, 2012) it is determined that additional conditions need to be instituted, the Commission reserves the right to revisit this permit.

Voting for: Spear, Shurtleff, McClure, Calhoun, Shea.

Unanimous approval.



1) Discussion and possible action to set public hearing date regarding proposed amendments to the Zoning Regulations on accessory buildings and signage for larger parcels -



A Special Meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall. Tabled.





2) Discuss increasing application fees – Tabled.







There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Shurtleff and seconded by Calhoun to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:27 p.m. Unanimous approval.



Respectfully submitted,







Antonia R. Marek, Clerk

For the Planning and Zoning Commission





MINUTES OF THE LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING OF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012                                                                 Page 1 of 2


The meeting of the Long Term Financial Planning Committee commenced at 7:30 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.



The following Committee Members were present:

Steve Squinto, Chair

Chip Spear

James Stirling

Aileen Magda

Sharon Huxley





Some of the areas of discussion were:

• Learned from survey that the Town doesn’t want to raise taxes.

• Completing power point presentation.

• What is the timeline for presentation? First Selectman Gorski entered meeting for a few minutes and stated she would like presentation completed by May, 2013.



Chair Squinto mentioned the Committee has a majority of the information needed for presentation such as:

• All demographic information about the Town.

• School budgets for last 5 years.

• Town of Bethany budgets for last 5 years.

• 5 year capital expenditure plan for all various departments and schools.



Chairman Squinto prepared a draft power point presentation which the Committee will use as its base.



Assignments:

• Board of Education budget and demographics over the last five to ten years – Jamie Sterling.

• Capital expenditure plan for the last five to ten years – Derry Gorski – need copies for next meeting. (Chip Spear to contact Derry Gorski.)

• Last five to ten year Town of Bethany Budget (revenues and expenses) – (Chip Spear to contact Janet Brunwin.)

• General Funds reserve for last ten years.

• Five to Ten years public works.

• Five to ten years safety.

• Five to ten years town employees and benefits.

• Five to ten years land acquisition.



Committee members to email Chair Squinto as to how they would like analyze prepared from survey results (age, income, children or no children) and then Chair Squinto will email Seamus McNamee from The Center for Research.





The Committee scheduled the next meeting for Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. to continue working on the power point presentation.



Staff Support, Toni Marek, will copy for Committee members all data she has received from past meetings that relates to the information mentioned above.





Adjournment



There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.



Respectfully submitted,







Antonia R. Marek, Staff Support

For the Long Term Financial Planning Committee











MINUTES OF THE BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 Page 1 of 4


The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission was called to order at 7:32 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

Lisa Gaw, Member



The following member of the Commission was absent:

Roger Hathaway, Member



Also present was:

Karen Hubbell, Assistant Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer





APPROVAL OF MINUTES



Action on the approval of the minutes from the June 25, 2012 Regular Meeting and the July 16, 2012 Special Meeting will be deferred until the October 22, 2012 Regular Meeting.



1. It was moved by Smith and seconded by Sullivan to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the August 27, 2012, Regular Meeting.

Voting were:

Unanimous approval.



2. It was moved by Smith and seconded by Sullivan to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the September 8, 2012, Special Meeting.

Voting were:

Unanimous approval.





GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE



1. Memo from Isabel Kearns, IWEO, dated September 20, 2012, Re: Review comments for 615 Bethmour Road.

2. Letter from Alan Green, Public Works Director, dated August 30, 2012, Re: Cease and Desist Order dated August 17, 2012, Anthony Court and Clay Road.

3. Letter from Isabel Kearns, IWEO, to Clement of 290 Amity Road, dated August 29, 2012, Re: 290 Amity Road, Notice of Violation.

4. Letter from Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, dated August 29, 2012, Re: 2012 Legislation and Regulation Advisory.









NEW BUSINESS



1. PECK ROAD, Application #1192 submitted by the Town of Bethany for an Inland Wetlands Permit to replace damaged culvert pipe under Peck Pond –



The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of this application was Paul Crotta, representing the Town.



Mr. Crotta reviewed the proposed project noting:

• Existing concrete pipes under the road have separated causing the road to sever.

• Town would like to replace pipe and restore that section of the road.

• Recommending the use of an elliptical concrete pipe.



In discussion, Commission members noted:

• Existing pipe right now is 24 inch double pipe with two head walls.

• The Commission scheduled a site visit for Sunday, October 14, 2012, to meet 8 a.m. at the Town Hall Parking Lot.



Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, October 22, 2012. Tabled.





2. 50 HUNTERS TRAIL, Discussion regarding re-build of collapsed riding arena –



Present for this discussion was Luiza Ruest, owner of record. Ms. Ruest stated that she would like to construct a new barn where the previous barn that was destroyed by fire was located and that the proposed activity is 500 feet from the wetlands area. Ms. Ruest submitted a proposed plan entitled “Zoning Location Survey Sun Gold Stables, prepared for Luiza Ruest”, dated March 30, 2011, revised to September 23, 2012, prepared by Jones Engineering, Southington, CT.



The Commission would like to review old subdivision maps and the file records before making a determination.



Further discussion was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, October 22, 2012. Tabled.





It was moved by Smith seconded by Sullivan to add the following application to the agenda for the September 24, 2012, regular meeting. Unanimous approval.











3. 615 BETHMOUR ROAD, Application #1193 submitted by Robert and Ellen Coe for an Inland Wetlands Permit for a residential site development –



The Commission formally received the application. Present to speak on behalf of this application was John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S.



Mr. Garcia briefly reviewed the proposed project noting:

• The proposed plans were submitted to Quinnipiack Valley Health District for review.

• Submitting soil testing information at this meeting.



In discussion, Commission members noted:

• Mr. Garcia to stake corners of the lots for site visit.

• The Commission scheduled a site visit for Sunday, October 14, 2012, to meet 8 a.m. at the Town Hall Parking Lot.



Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting on Monday, October 22, 2012. 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 –



It was brought to the Commissions attention that work is being done by the Public Works Department without a permit.



Town Attorney Kevin McSherry entered the meeting and had a discussion with the Commission regarding the Public Works Department submitting an application and then starting the project before the application is approved by the Inland Wetlands Commission and that Alan Green, Public Works Director repeatedly does not attend meetings or site visits to discuss the project with the Commission. The Commission asked Attorney McSherry to advise them how to obtain a better process in handling applications from the Town for road and drainage work.



Attorney McSherry will contact Mr. Green and plan a work session with the Commission.

Tabled.





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



Some Commission members visited the site on September 8, 2012. Chair Breslin recommended an outline letter be drafted listing the concerns with the impacts to the wetlands, restoring the wetlands and recommendations for the property owner. The outline will be emailed to other members to comment on. Member Sullivan will draft and circulate.



It was mentioned that the neighbor behind Cusano is filling in a regulated area. The Commission would like a letter to be sent to the property owner (Gaetano) requesting they attend the next regular meeting to address the work that is being conducted.

Tabled.





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



Attorney McSherry will contact Alan Green, Public Works Director. A letter was received from Alan Green, Public Works Director, dated August 30, 2012, pertaining to Cease and Desist Order dated August 17, 2012. Tabled.





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



Attorney McSherry stated he has had some discussions with Mr. Woodward’s attorney. Attorney McSherry would like to meet with the Commission in executive session and will contact the clerk to arrange some available dates. Tabled.





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



The Commission received a letter from the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, dated August 29, 2012, Re: New language to be added to the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations. Commission member Sullivan will incorporate amendments with the previous amendments prepared for the next regular meeting, October 22, 2012. Tabled.





ADJOURNMENT



There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Gaw to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:50 p.m. Unanimous approval.



Respectfully submitted,







Antonia R. Marek, Clerk

for the Inland Wetlands Commission