Bethany Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes (Approved)
December 10, 2015
Bruce Loomis called the meeting to
order at 8:07. Also in attendance were Cathy Rives and Matthew Popp. Absent
were Brian Eitzer, Shaukat Kahn, and Patsy Winer. Dorothy Seaton has resigned
her position due to conflicting obligations for the Board of Ed. Bruce
appointed Matthew to vote in place of Brian. Also present was Louis Harter to
discuss concerns regarding scenic roads.
Prior to the meeting, Patsy gave
Bruce copies of Bethany’s Scenic Road Ordinance. Bruce distributed them to the
Commission for us to read through. Louise gave valuable input about scenic
roads, which the Commission discussed. It was decided to table further
discussion until the next meeting.
The November meeting minutes were
reviewed. Bruce moved to approve on condition that in regards to Mr. Woodward’s
engineer’s report, “Open Space” be corrected to “Open Space/Steep Slopes”.
Matthew seconded. Bruce moved to accept the minutes as corrected. All were in favor.
There was no new correspondence or
bills received by the Commission. Bruce submitted a letter to the town clerk
for reimbursement of expenses for those that attended the 2015 CACIWC
conference. Those that attended were Bruce, Brian, and Matthew.
Nothing new had happened regarding
Mr. Woodward’s proposal because of a technicality with the earth removal
permit.
There was nothing new about
Woodhaven Country Club.
The Peck Road affordable housing
application was denied.
Despite numerous calls and messages
to the CT DOT, the Federal Highway Administration, and Senator Joe Crisco,
Matthew is still unsuccessful in determining if there is a federal mandate
about painting double yellow lines on roads. He will keep trying.
The Commission took a preliminary look
at land use maps supplied by Hiram Peck for later use.
Bruce proposed the suggestion of
adding a regulation for freestanding solar panels. Discussion was tabled until
the next meeting.
Bruce moved to adjourn the meeting
at 9:09. Cathy seconded, and all were in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Matthew Popp, Secretary pro tempore
