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TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
Brownfields Redevelopment Agency
Monday, April 26, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting Room
MINUTES
Present: Chairman Scott Bristol, Dan Wolfram, Mary Ann Dostaler, Kay Willson, Carla Sylvester, Ron Buccilli. Also Present: Public Works Director Keith Hayden and Judy Pogmore—Recording Secretary. Absent: Vice-Chairman William DeMore.
Chairman Bristol called this meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
- Adoption of Agenda/Added Agenda Items:
Chairman Bristol will check William DeMore’s status with subcommittee relative to vice-chairman reappointment. Also, add, under a new 7d, Old Business—In accordance with bylaws will have elections in July. Chairman Bristol cannot serve as chairman after July 2010. Chairman and vice-chairman terms can only be two consecutive one-year terms. Under New Business, 6d—Discuss Brownfields Public Act 09-235. With these three additions Chairman Bristol requested motion to adopt the agenda as amended. Kay Willson moved to adopt the agenda, seconded by Mary Ann Dostaler. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
- Approval of Minutes, March 22, 2010 Meeting:
Mary Ann Dostaler stated she would like a change to 7b—she did not meet with Ray Zatorski regarding the draft summary of final housing zone project he received from Planimetrics for the incentive housing zone project they are working on, but spoke with him relative to this topic. Dan Wolfram made motion to adopt the minutes. Ron Buccilli seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
- Public Comments: None.
- Staff Reports:
Public Works Director Hayden stated he had conference call with Mr. Carey about pilot money for study of town road subdivision standards and storm water and zoning regulations regarding the Salmon River watershed partnership. The project is underway, with special attention devoted to road widths and cul de sacs for easier maintenance. Mr. Hayden also stated, in order to apply for Community Development Block Grant, we have to be under construction contract by June 4th for senior center expansion. It is unlikely we’ll meet that deadline. Mr. Hayden issued administrative permit, in his role as wetlands officer, stating construction will have no effect on wetlands. This has been appealed and the appeal will be heard April 28th. An appeal by the commission will result in a two-month
process to get permit, which won’t meet the June 4 contract deadline. Mary Ann Dostaler will represent this agency at the Town Council Public Hearing meeting Tuesday, April 27, 2010, where solicitation of input from the community relative to the community parking lot must be taken into consideration before actually applying for the community development block grant. She stated to date there has been no conversation with the Council regarding this parking lot. She further stated the minutes from this meeting have to be part of this grant application process, to be able to demonstrate there is community support for the idea they are applying for. Chairman Bristol will contact Town Manager O’Keefe to see if this topic is already docketed on the agenda for this meeting.
Ron Buccilli will try and set up conference call with Economic Development Commission relative to business incubators. Mary Ann Dostaler attended the Planning & Zoning Commission’s final public hearing meeting relative to 253-unit affordable housing subdivision off of Bear Swamp. A decision will be made on that application at their next meeting. She also attended subcommittee meeting on Friday for second streetscape grant targeted for Distefano property. She gathers the town’s interest is to no longer pursue this as they have received approval from OPM to change the scope of the project and build an amphitheater at Sears Park instead. This will be discussed tomorrow night at the Town Council Meeting.
6. New Business:
- Discussion Regarding Application of Grant Funds:
Chairman Bristol stated the town has been selected for a new community-wide hazardous waste non-petroleum assessment grant by EPA for $200,000. This is our fifth grant. He indicated EPA would be entering negotiations with the town concerning grant. A look at our previous application package reveals we indicated using significant portions of grant monies at Epoch Arts on Skinner St. and on water tower property. The rest of the monies would be used for sites to be determined. It was previously suggested that our present assessment grant be used for a new aerial survey of our redevelopment zone and topographic mapping, along with property line mapping and individual parcel mapping and elevation data for utilization as a tool for redevelopment planning.
- Update Regarding EPA Grants and Budgets: None.
- Update on Remediation Plans/Status:
Dan Wolfram stated we are on schedule for the powerhouse Watrous site cleanup. He expects to have a draft interim remedial action plan made up by the end of the week. It will be submitted to the state for review of public notice for intent to remediate, after which a public meeting will be held to address any public comments, as required by RSRs. Remedial action plan will then be finalized and submitted for action. In addition, Mr.Wolfram stated by the end of the week we should have volume estimates and figures of how much material we have for disposal, in our efforts to help Public Works Director Hayden put a bid contract together for contractor cleanup of Watrous site. Relative to 103 Main, Gong Bell, some work was done with site plan. With those engineering plans AECOM will be able to come up with
remedial action plan for redevelopment of the site. They are in the process of putting together task authorization, which will essentially follow the same steps for action/approval as taken for Watrous site. Biggest hurdle with 103 Main is coming up with some steps to finding the point at which the site can be stabilized before running out of grant monies. Mr. Hayden stated Mr. Gryb of Facilities has the ability to have someone take a look at site for any asbestos that may be present and possibly help in the removal of such.
- Brownfields Public Act 09-235: (Discussed updated changes in cleanup liability protection of acquired properties. See public records for review of this Act.)
7. Old Business:
a. Village Center/ Connected to CT Meeting: Chairman Bristol stated Chris Edge of Connected to Connecticut recently met with village center folks and he apparently brought up fact we were interested in meeting with them at some point to bring them up to date on our progress.
- Funding Opportunities for Planning Activities: Carla Sylvester stated there is a new pilot grant program for Brownfields national funding through EPA for up to $175,000. for area-wide planning of reuse of properties and development strategies, which must contain at least one Brownfields property. Grant deadline is June 1st.
- Agency Goals & Objectives Review: Dan Wolfram stated goals are to apply for and get monies to move ahead.
- Bylaws Update: Elections in July. Kay Willson states her term expires in July. She will have to reapply and have town council subcommittee on appointments reappoint her. (Further discussion under 1a: Adoption of Agenda/Added Agenda Items)
- Public Comment: (Pertaining to Current Agenda Items Only): None.
- Confirm Next Meeting: The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 24, 2010.
- Adjournment: Dan Wolfram made motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 p.m. Chairman Bristol seconded the motion. Vote unanimous. Motion passed.
Respectfully Submitted,
Judith L. Pogmore
Recording Secretary
5/3/10
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