MINUTES FOR THE
INLAND WETLANDS- ENVIRONMENT COMIMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF EST HARTFORD
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 PM in the Town Hall Second Floor Conference Room, East
Hartford Town Hall.
PRESENT
Chairman Judith Shanahan
Cmsr. Dusty McMahan
Cmsr. Lou Ramos
Cmsr. James Reik
Cmsr. John Morrision
Cmsr. Pete Gero
ABSENT
Cmsr. Daniel O’Dea
Alt. Cmsr. Michael Brinius
Also present: Denise Horan, Town Engineer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Cmsr. Reik wanted a sentence worded differently under the File #2007-006. He wanted it changed from, “The file went to court and the Judge deemed the Commission to grant approval of the application” to “the file went to court and the Judge remanded the application to the Commission for approval.”
Cmsr. Reik moved to APPROVE the January 26th, 2010 regular meeting as amended
Cmsr. Morrision seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
OLD BUSINESS
File #2010-001
Application of Goodwin College, to conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands Buffer zone in conjunction with removal of contaminated soil 0-15 feet below grade and the removal of existing utilities, area to be backfilled with clean fill to existing grade, located at 135 Riverside Drive.
Cmsr. McMahan moved to REMOVE the application from the table
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
The applicants withdrew their application from the Commission
NEW BUSINESS
Election of Officers
Cmsr. Reik nominated Judith Shanahan for Chairman
Cmsr. Gero seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Chairman Shanahan nominated Cmsr. Morrision for Vice Chairman
Cmsr. McMahan seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Cmsr. McMahan nominated Cmsr. Reik as secretary
Cmsr. Gero seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
File #2010-002
Application of 800 CT Blvd. LLC. To conduct a regulated activity within the Inland Wetlands Buffer Zone in conjunction with the installation of 54 space parking lot on top of the levee, area to be regraded and additional fill along the land side of the levee.
Cmsr. Morrision moved to RECEIVE the application
Cmsr. McMahan seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
The Commission deemed this significant
Cmsr. McMahan moved to TABLE the application to the next public hearing meeting on March 23, 2010 at 7PM
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
MISCELLANEOUS
- Mr. Brinius was made an Alternate to the Commission
- Mr. Gero was made a Commissioner
- Mr. Morrision was appointed a Commissioner
- DOT website can be viewed to become familiar with the Commissioners responsibilities and concerns
- DEP training for Municipal Inland Wetland Commissioners Training Program is available for 2010
- Book “What’s Legally Required” is being updated
AGENT APPROVAL
File #2010-AA001#36 Brook St. Removal of existing 2nd story deck and constructing a second story 3 season room with patio underneath.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO SPEAK
A Citizen spoke of his interest in becoming a member of the Inland Wetlands Commission.
COMMUNICATIONS
- A letter from The State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection for approval for the application to conduct certain regulated activities for flood control
- Zuvic Associates, INC sent a letter requesting to withdraw an application
- CT Wildlife January/February 2010
- A letter from the Mayor confirming that Mr. Morrision was moved from an alternate commissioner to a commissioner
- A letter from the Mayor confirming Mr. Gero a position on the Commission
- A letter from the Mayor confirming Mr. Brinius a position on the Commission.
REPORTS
NONE
APPROVAL OF THE BILLS
1. Hartford Current $150.63
2. Commission Clerk $110.00
Cmsr. McMahan moved to PAY the bills
Cmsr. Morrison seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
ADJOURNMENT
Cmsr. McMahan moved to ADJOURN
Cmsr. Reik seconded
All in Favor, None Opposed, No Abstentions
Meeting adjourned at 7:58 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Lucie Tarbell
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