Monday, April 25, 2016


Bethany Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes (Unapproved)

 

March 3, 2016

 

Bruce Loomis called the meeting to order at 8:09pm. Also in attendance were Brian Eitzer, Patsy Winer and Matthew Popp. Absent were Shaukat Khan and Cathy Rives. As of the last Board of Selectman meeting, Patsy was appointed a regular voting member of the Commission.  Bruce appointed Matthew to vote in place of Shaukat.

 

The February meeting minutes were reviewed. Patsy moved to accept them, Bruce seconded. Patsy pointed out that “members” should be corrected to the singular “member”.  The minutes passed as corrected.

 

There were no bills for the Commission. Correspondence was the winter 2016 edition of the “Habitat”, and the March edition of the Connecticut Land Conservation Conference flyer. The next CACIWC conference is tentatively set for November 12, 2016.

 

The Planning and Zoning Commission has approved Mr. Woodward’s application. Approval was not contingent on the donation of open space. The Hotchkiss Peck Road affordable housing application has been resubmitted. The Commission discussed possible safety concerns in the event of a fire in the proposed buildings. The public hearing for the application will be May 4th. The Commission reviewed a Connecticut water company proposal for planting trees on private, town, or state land that surrounds water company property. Bruce will follow up.

 

The Commission went in to executive session at 8:35 to discuss Conservationist of the Year. Executive session was ended at 9:04. No votes were taken.

 

The Commission discussed Rid Litter Day, which is on April 9th. Bruce urged anyone who is able to attend, to do so.

 

Bruce announced that a special meeting will be held on March 29th to look at zoning regulations.

 

Bruce submitted the new budget request to the Finance Committee. He will find out the date of the meeting.

 

Matthew spoke to the Connecticut Department of Transportation in Newington about double yellow line striping and was informed of a state mandate that the DOT follows when constructing state roads. Further information is needed to find out why striping was used on Bethway Rd. since it is not a state road.

 

Brian moved to adjourn. Patsy seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20.

MINUTES OF THE BETHANY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016              Page 1 of 5

The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:06 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany, Connecticut.

 

The following Commission Members were present:

            Kimberly McClure Brinton, Chairman

            Michael Calhoun, Member

            Douglas Goldner, Member

            Donna Shea, Member

            Eric McDonald, Alternate Member, seated as a voting member

            Bradford Buchta, Alternate Member

            Carol Lambiase, Alternate Member

 

 The following Commission Member was absent:

            Michael Sullivan, Vice-Chairman

 

Also present were:

             Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant

             Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer

 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            

1.      It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Shea to approve the minutes of the March 2, 2016, Regular Meeting, with the following amendments:

·         Page 3, Fifth Paragraph, Third Bullet – Reads “Anything combustible in building needs to be told for the Fire Department.” Change to “Anything combustible in building needs to be told to the Fire Department.”

·         Page 5, First Heading – Reads “4 Unit Mulit-Family” Change to “4 Unit Multi- Family”.

Voting for:  Brinton, Calhoun, Goldner, Shea, McDonald.

Unanimous approval.

 

2.      It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by McDonald to approve, as submitted, the minutes of the March 30, 2016, Special Meeting.

Goldner abstained.

Voting for:  Brinton, Calhoun, Shea, McDonald.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

BILLS

 

1.      It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Shea to approve the payment of $1,200.00 (monthly pro rata basis), for services rendered for March 2016, by Hiram W. Peck III, AICP, Planning Consultant.

Voting for:  Brinton, Calhoun, Goldner, Shea, McDonald.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

 

2.      It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Shea to approve the payment of an invoice for $5,000.00 dated April 3, 2016, for services rendered for work on Bethany Zoning Regulations, First Quarter, from Hiram W. Peck III, AICP Planning Consultant.

Voting for:  Brinton, Calhoun, Goldner, Shea, McDonald.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE

 

1.      Memo from Isabel Kearns, ZEO, dated April 1, 2016, Re:  Comments on review of plans for 667/679/681/687 Amity Road.

2.      Letter from the Inland Wetlands Commission, dated April 5, 2016, Re:  Comments on review of proposed activity at 667-681 Amity Road, soccer fields and building.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

1)      667, 679, 681, 687 Amity Road, Application #2016-003 submitted by 667 Amity Road LLC- Matt Micros for a Site Plan Approval to construct two outdoor soccer fields and a new building

 

The Commission formally received the application.  Present to speak on behalf of this application was John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S. representing the applicant, Matt Micros, who was also present.

 

Mr. Garcia presented a brief outline of the proposed activity.

 

It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Shea to schedule a public hearing date of Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at a Special Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.  This application will be heard together with Application #2016-006 and Application #2016-007 for the same property.  Tabled.

 

 

2)      23 Tollgate Road, Application #2016-004 submitted by Akbar Dar for a Special Exception Permit for an accessory apartment

 

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

 

Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer, recommended the Commission schedule a public hearing date.  It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Shea to schedule a public hearing date of Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at a Special Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.  Hearings will start at 7:00 p.m.  Tabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3)      Discussion with John Paul Garcia re: 90-day extension for filing mylar for            304 Wooding Hill Road

 

Present for this discussion was John Paul Garcia, representing Barbara Welker-Briggs, owner of 304 Wooding Hill Road.  Mr. Garcia had a question on the filing of the mylar for          304 Wooding Hill Road for the lot line revision.  Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant, stated there is no extension needed to file a mylar for a lot line revision.

 

 

4)      456 Bethmour Road, Application #2016-005 submitted by Dawn Hebert for a Special Exception Permit for an Accessory Apartment

 

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

 

Isabel Kearns, Zoning Enforcement Officer, recommended the Commission schedule a public hearing date.  It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Shea to schedule a public hearing date of Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at a Special Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.  Hearings will start at 7:00 p.m.  Tabled.

 

 

5)      667, 679, 681, 687 Amity Road, Application #2016-006 submitted by 667 Amity Road LLC-Matt Micros for a New Use Permit – Office for soccer fields, sports use

 

The Commission formally received the application.  Present to speak on behalf of this application was John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S. representing the applicant, Matt Micros, who was also present.

 

Mr. Garcia presented a brief outline of the proposed activity.

 

It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Shea to schedule a public hearing date of Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at a Special Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.  This application will be heard together with Application #2016-006 and Application #2016-007 for the same property.  Tabled.

 

6)      667, 679, 681, 687 Amity Road, Application #2016-007 submitted by 667 Amity Road LLC-Matt Micros for a Special Exception Earth Removal, Excavation, Stockpiling, Filling and Grading Permit

 

The Commission formally received the application.  Present to speak on behalf of this application was John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S. representing the applicant, Matt Micros, who was also present.

 

Mr. Garcia presented a brief outline of the proposed activity.

 

It was moved by Calhoun and seconded by Shea to schedule a public hearing date of Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at a Special Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.  This application will be heard together with Application #2016-006 and Application #2016-007 for the same property.  Tabled.

 

7)      6 Sargent Drive, Application #2016-008 submitted by Station-Glo of New England for a permit to install a monument sign

 

The Commission formally received the application.  Present to speak on behalf of this application was John McClure, Representative from Station-Glo of New England.

 

Mr. McClure briefly reviewed the proposed project and noted in discussion:

·         There will be no internal illumination.

·         LED lighting on outside of sign.

·         Numbers would be changed by remote control.

 

Isabel Kearns, ZEO, asked about the landscaping around the bottom of the sign.

 

The Commission had some concern with what was originally approved for this location.

 

Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant, asked the ZEO to copy and email to Commission members the original approved site plan for sign.

 

Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting adjourned to Wednesday, May 4, 2016.  Tabled.

 

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

1)      4 Peck Road, Application #2016-002 submitted by James Sakonchick to obtain Site Plan Approval for “Set-Aside Development” for new construction of a 4 Unit Multi-Family Dwelling in accordance with CGS 8-30g – Public hearing scheduled for May 4, 2016, in Gymnasium at Bethany Town Hall.  Tabled.

 

 

2)      Discuss future Land Use Plan (possible insertion in Town Plan of Conservation & Development) – Hiram Peck, Planning Consultant, suggested that Commission members markup maps for potential village districts.   Tabled.

 

3)      Discussion regarding the rewriting of the current Zoning RegulationsTabled.

 

 

ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER’S REPORT

 

Isabel Kearns, ZEO, mentioned that Town Attorney McSherry filed an injunction on the Grieger’s property 429, 437, 443 Fairwood Road and 63 Sargent Drive due to Notices of Violation not being addressed for the necessary use permits and the pretrial will be the first week of May.  

Tabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Calhoun          and seconded by Goldner to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:59 p.m.

Voting for:  Brinton, Calhoun, Goldner, Shea, McDonald.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Antonia R. Marek, Clerk

for the Planning and Zoning Commission

 

 

 

BOARD OF FINANCE

SPECIAL MEETING

APRIL 5, 2016            

Page 1 of 2

DRAFT

Attendance:  Chairman John Grabowski, Sally Huyser, Sharon Huxley, Robert Brinton Jr., Chip Spear, John Ford IV

Visitors:  Thomas Broesler, First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Clark Hurlburt, Allie DiGeorgi, Kim Brinton

Chairman Grabowski called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. The meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall. 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Chairman Grabowski called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 22, 2016.  The motion of approval was moved by Robert Brinton Jr. and seconded by Sharon Huxley.  The minutes were amended regarding the percentage of increase in Amity’s budget as follows:  Bethany recommended no more than a 2% increase in the budget, Orange recommended no more than a 1.99% increase in the Amity budget.  The vote was called for approval of minutes as amended.  The vote was five in favor and one abstention that of Sharon Huxley.

Robert Brinton Jr. amended the minutes of March 8, 2016 regarding the Library’s budget request for a 25%-30% increase.  The Board of Finance had discussed no more than a 2.5% for fiscal year 2016-17.

TRAFFIC STUDY FOR 4 PECK ROAD  

Kim Brinton attended this meeting to request that the Board of Finance approve an expenditure from the Contingency Fund of up to $10,000 for a traffic study for 4 Peck Road.  The owner of that property is proposing a multi-family house at that location.  Since this location is just at the entrance of Peck Road just off of Amity Road the Planning and Zoning Commission wanted this study done.  The Commission would like to use Peter Olson to do the study.   After a brief discussion Sally Huyser moved the motion to take up to $10,000 out of the Contingency Fund for the Planning and Zoning traffic study for 4 Peck Road.  Sharon Huxley seconded the motion.  The vote taken was 5 votes yes and one abstention that of Chip Spear.

TREE REMOVAL AT THE LIBRARY

The Library has requested $1,200 from the Town for tree removal. There are six dead ash trees that need to be removed as they are close to the building. They have gotten prices for this job.  Following discussion Sharon Huxley moved the motion to take $1,200 from the Contingency Fund to help the Library with tree removal.  Sally Huyser seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous. 

WORK ON BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-17

Finance Director Thomas Broesler displayed the power point spread sheets he had prepared for the budget of 2016-17.  The Board of Finance reviewed the numbers and made some changes on both the expenditure and revenue side of the budget.  At the regular meeting of April 12, 2016 the Board of Finance will discuss Capital Expenditures and if more information has been received regarding State of Connecticut revenues, changes can be made. 

ADJOURNMENT

Adjournment was called at 9:45 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 SELECTMEN

MARCH 28, 2016

Page 1 of 2

Attendance:  First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski, Selectman Donald Shea, Selectman Clark Hurlburt

Visitors:  Francis Doba

First Selectwoman Gorski called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  The meeting was held in the Selectmen’s Conference Room of the Bethany Town Hall.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

First Selectwoman Gorski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the meeting of March 14, 2016.  The motion of approval was moved by Selectman Shea and seconded by Selectman Hurlburt.  The vote taken for approval without change was unanimous.

First Selectwoman Gorski called for a motion of approval for the minutes of the meeting of March 22, 2016.  The motion of approval was moved by Selectman Hurlburt and seconded by Selectman Shea.  The vote taken for approval without change was unanimous.

TAX REFUNDS

Selectman Shea moved to refund to James or Mary Rawson the sum of $27.89 and to Pamela Dawkins the sum of $1.52 all for overpayment of taxes.  The vote taken for approval was unanimous.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

Selectman Shea moved to add Appointment to the Greater New Haven Transit District and Signing of Call for Special Town Meeting to the agenda of this meeting.  Selectman Hurlburt seconded the motion.  The vote taken was unanimous.

APPOINTMENT TO THE GREATER NEW HAVEN TRANSIT DISTRICT

Selectman Donald Shea moved a motion to appoint Lee Grannis as Bethany’s representative to the Greater New Haven Transit District.  The motion was seconded by Selectman Hurlburt.  The vote taken was unanimous.  This position was previously held by Katheryn Weis.          

SIGN CALL FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

The Selectmen signed the call for the upcoming Special Town Meeting of April 7, 2016.

REQUEST FOR USE OF THE KITCHEN AT EITHER LAKEVIEW LODGE OR BETHANY TOWN HALL   

Billy’s Ice Cream is requesting use of the kitchens at either Lakeview Lodge or Bethany Town Hall for preparing meals for Rosco’s Catering.  Following discussion it was determined that the concept was acceptable as long as it can be worked into the schedule for use of these facilities with other organizations and rentals.  A fee for use of the facility will also have to be discussed when schedule is received.

ADJOURNMENT

Adjournment was called at 7:50 p.m. after a motion was moved by Selectman Hurlburt and seconded by Selectman Shea.  The vote taken was unanimous. 

                                                                                                                Respectfully submitted

June G. Riley

Secretary, Board of Selectmen

MINUTES OF THE BETHANY INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2016                                                  Page 1 of 6

 

The regular meeting of the Inland Wetlands Commission was called to order at 7:30 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

         Lisa Gaw, Member

         Roger Hathaway, Member

         Brian Smith, Member

         Nancy Scanlon, Alternate Member

 

Also present was:

         Isabel Kearns, Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

1)      Sanford Road between 130-62 and 131-12, Application #1259 submitted by Nicholas Zito – RWA Forester for an IW Permit for the replacement of failed culvert with two 12” pipe

 

The Commission formally received the application.  Present to speak on behalf of this application was Nick Zito, the applicant, Forester from the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority.

 

Lisa Gaw recused herself. (employee of the SCCRWA)

 

Chair Breslin stated for the record that she represents the Town of Bethany on the SCCRWA Representative Policy Board and Land Use Committee. 

 

Mr.  Zito briefly reviewed the proposed project and noted in discussion:

·         Will be replacing culvert with corrugated plastic pipe.

·         Will plan to complete during months of August or September.

 

The Commission would like to conduct a site visit.

 

Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting adjourned to Monday, April 25, 2016.  Tabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2)      265 Beacon Road – Veterans Memorial Park, Application #1260 submitted by Mathew Kirschbaum for an IW Permit to construct a pavilion in the children’s play area for shade

 

Present to speak on behalf of this application was Mathew Kirschbaum, the applicant, who is an Eagle Scout.

  

Mr.  Kirschbaum briefly reviewed the proposed project and noted in discussion:

·         The pavilion will be 12 feet by 15 feet and inside the playground area.

·         Will be using 6” by 6” wooded columns.

·         Submitted one page of photographs of the proposed pavilion and location.

 

In discussion, Commission members noted:

·         No need to do an application.  Proposed activity between the playground and existing pavilion.  Not near the wetlands.

·         Any runoff  that might be caused by the construction, which will be minimal, won’t cause a problem.

 

It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Gaw that it is the consensus of the Inland Wetlands Commission that no action from the Commission is necessary as long as the applicant does not place any soils removed during construction anywhere near the pond.  Also, there should be no impact to the onsite wetlands because the exiting pavilion and the solid footing of the playground are between the area where the proposed structure will be located.

Vote 5 to 0.

Voting were:  Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Gaw, Hathaway.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

3)      Preliminary discussion with John Paul Garcia regarding 667-668 Amity Road – construct building and soccer fields

 

Present for this discussion was John Paul Garcia, P.E./L.S., representing the developer. 

 

Mr. Garcia submitted site plans dated February 3, 2016, and reviewed with the Commission.

 

During discussion, Mr. Garcia noted:

·         Intent of client is to construct two outdoor soccer fields and one indoor 250 SF building.

·         Field will be a sand rubber crumb mix.

·         No wetlands on the site.

·         Providing underground detention systems.

·         The facility will be for young adults and adults.

·         No material will be leaving the site.

·         Developer owns another facility in Hamden, Connecticut.

·         There will be no night games outside.

 

 

 

In discussion, Commission members noted:

·         One main concern is the potential for lighting going towards the wetlands.

·         Recommending impervious surfaces as much as possible.

·         It was moved by Sullivan and seconded by Smith that a letter be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission with the following three stipulations:

a)      Would like the Planning and Zoning Commission’s review to include a review by their Consulting Engineer that the drainage as presented to the Inland Wetlands Commission is accurate.

b)      There shall be no lighting on the outside soccer fields or in the westerly parking lot and if that is proposed, the applicant will need to submit to the Inland Wetlands Commission for review.

c)      The use of impervious surface for the easterly parking lot should be considered.

Vote 5 to 0.

Voting were:  Breslin, Sullivan, Smith, Gaw, Hathaway.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

It was moved by Hathaway and seconded by Gaw to add the following two applications to the agenda for receipt.

Voting were:  Breslin, Smith, Gaw, Hathaway.

Unanimous approval.

 

 

4)      861 Litchfield Turnpike, Application #1261 submitted by Karl Rainey for an IW Permit to replace the garage with a 1,000 SF barn

 

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

 

Mr. Rainey briefly reviewed the proposed project and noted in discussion:

·         Extra soil will be used for grading on property.

·         Silt fence will be installed around area of activity.

·         Roof runoff will sheet flow into splash box onto gravel.

 

Isabel Kearns, IWEO, stated property is not on Regional Water Authority public water supply watershed.  Ms. Kearns will check with Connecticut Water Company.

 

There was some discussion about a pump station in the area that was abandoned.

 

The Commission would like to conduct a site visit.  Property owner will place stacks where proposed barn will be located.

 

Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting adjourned to Monday, April 25, 2016.  Tabled.

 

 

 

 

 

5)      94 Mesa Drive, Application #1262 submitted by Cheryl Peterson for a Site Plan Approval

 

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

 

The Commission will conduct a site visit.

 

Further discussion and appropriate action on the application was deferred until the Commission’s next regular meeting adjourned to Monday, April 25, 2016.  Tabled.

 

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

1.      Discussion regarding Raccio Drive – Proposal from Diversified Technology Consultants  Tabled.

 

 

2.      Continue discussion with John Paul Garcia regarding 10 Northrop Road – Cease and Desist

 

The Commission received an email for John Paul Garcia, dated March 22, 2016,                Re:  10 Northrup Road, evaluation of invasive species.  Tabled.

 

 

3.      Continue Show Cause Hearing regarding Cease and Desist Order, dated       October 21, 2014, to Mrs. Bitina Patel of 10 Northrop Road, extension of patio, stonewall along the pond, waterfall and clear cutting of trees within the 150-foot upland review area without permitTabled.

 

 

4.      Discussion regarding Bethany West clearing.  (Letter from Roman Mrozinski of the

Southwest Conservation District) – The Commission will schedule a site visit to field check. Tabled.

 

5.      185 Beacon Road, Discussion with Daniel Cusano regarding non-permitted barn

Tabled.

 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

November 30, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes

December 29, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes

January 25, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes

February 22, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes

Tabled.

 

 

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

1)      Email for John Paul Garcia, dated March 22, 2016, Re:  10 Northrup Road, evaluation of invasive species.

2)      Email from Isabel Kearns, IWEO, to Mike Patel of 6 Sargent Drive, dated March 2, 2016, Re:  Inland Wetlands Condition of Approval for 6 Sargent Drive, IW Permit #1070-M-1.

3)      Letter from Isabel Kearns, IWEO, to Michael Patel, dated March 16, 2016, Re:  Notice of Violation, 6 Sargent Drive.

4)      Letter from Isabel Kearns, IWEO, to D. Totton and J. Sasso, dated March 18, 2016, Re:  Notice of Inland Wetlands Inquiry, clear cutting of trees located at 66 Sperry Road.  Isabel Kearns, IWEO, stated she will be walking the property on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

5)      Letter from Aquarion Water Company, dated January 20, 2016, Re:  Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards. 

The Commission will ask Conservation Commission and Land Trust if they have interest in nominating anyone for the Environmental Champion Award.  Clerk will scan and email.

 

 

PUBLICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

 

1.      Connecticut Federation of Lakes presents Connecticut Lakes Conference 2016, April 9, 2016, Goshen, Connecticut.

2.      The Habitat, A newsletter of the Connecticut Association of Conservation & Inland Wetlands Commissions, Winter 2016.

3.      Connecticut Wildlife, January/February 2016.

 

 

ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REPORTS AND APPROPRIATE COMMISSION ACTION -

 

 

SCHEDULE SITE VISIT

The Commission scheduled a site visit for Sunday, April 3, 2016.  Members to meet at the Town Hall parking lot for 8:30 a.m.  Sites to visit are:

·         94 Mesa Drive

·         861 Litchfield Turnpike

·         Sanford Road

·         Bethany West

 

 

OTHER BUSINESS -

 

108 Carrington Road – Timber harvest – The Commission would like John Garcia to resubmit his letter regarding the timber harvest which was discussed at the February 22, 2016 meeting and documented in a letter from Mr. Garcia dated January 28, 2016.  The Commission would like him to clarify exactly what he is doing on the property due to the wet soils on this property.

 

 

 

Chair Breslin discussed the idea of having an informal special meeting with Commission members to review new ideas, what the Commission’s jurisdiction is, what the Commission’s mission is, experience of Commission members, etc.  Chair Breslin will propose some dates in an email.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Gaw and seconded by Hathaway to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:56 p.m.

Unanimous approval.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Antonia R. Marek, Clerk

for the Inland Wetlands Commission