The Board of Selectmen held a special meeting on June 23, 2004 at the Senior Center, Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, CT. First Selectman Rosenthal called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
PRESENT: First Selectman Herbert Rosenthal, Selectman Joseph Bojnowski, Selectman William Brimmer
ALSO PRESENT: Town Engineer Ron Bolmer, Planning & Zoning Commission Chairman William O’Neil, 15 members of public, 2 members of press
VOTER PARTICIPATION: Ms. Ruby Johnson, 16 Chestnut Hill Road, distributed a copy of “A Position Paper – Fairfield Hills, developed by the Friends of Fairfield Hills”, stating that she takes full responsibility for the contents. Selectman Brimmer asked Mrs. Johnson how many members belong to the Friends of Fairfield Hills group. Mrs. Johnson did not know. Selectman Brimmer asked if he could see a list of the members of the group. Mrs. Johnson stated that she does not have the time to prepare a list.
Ms. Liz Kneen, 32 Maltbie Road asked if the proposed Foxview Development includes improving Dug Hill Road. First Selectman Rosenthal advised that this Board has asked the developers to improve the intersection of Hundred Acres and Dug Hill Road and provide drainage improvements. The town planner is recommending to the Planning & Zoning Commission that the developers upgrade Dug Hill Road for access to lots and eliminate the proposed new subdivision cul-de-sac. It will be the Planning & Zoning Commission decision whether to have a new subdivision road. If they deny the new road, then the developer will most likely propose using Dug Hill Road. Ms. Kneen asked if there are plans to continue Maltbie Road through to Dug Hill Road.
Mr. Rosenthal advised that emergency services favor through roads vs. cul-de-sacs, but at this time there are no plans to continue Maltbie Road or Dug Hill Road.
Mr. John Kopins, 24 Hundred Acres Road, lives across Hundred Acres Road from the proposed Foxview development. He has a pond on his property which he has heard will be used to receive drainage from this development. He wants all drainage to stay on the east side of Hundred Acres and not be allowed to pollute his pond.
Mr. Wes Gillingham, 30 Hundred Acres Road, stated that any additional drainage from the proposed development would flood his property.
Mr. George Minck, 28 Hundred Acres Road asked who would maintain the drainage swale being proposed for development since it would be on private property. Mr. Rosenthal advised that the Board of Selectmen had questioned this. Maintenance by the property owner would have to be spelled out in the deeds or possibly require maintenance bonds to be posted. That would have to be worked out by the Town Attorney.
Mr. Ken Wielebinski, 31 Hundred Acres Road, asked why roof drains are to be allowed to drain into these swales. Mr. Rosenthal advised that those issue are determined by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mr. Wielebinski submitted a letter with questions about the proposed development. The Town Engineer will review the letter and submit his comments. Mr. Wielebinski asked why the town is allowing a new cul-de-sac rather than using Dug Hill Road. Mr. Rosenthal replied that the Planning & Zoning Commission has not yet made that decision.
Mr. Bill Kravarik, 36 Maltbie Road, feels that the town should take care of the drainage on the lower section of Maltbie Road rather than on the higher section. Mr. Rosenthal advised that paving of the end of the developed section of Maltbie Road has been in the road plan since 1994.
Mr. Chuck Wrinn, 32 Hundred Acres Road, is concerned about safety where roads converge on Hundred Acres Road.
(Did not get name or address), stated that the Bridle Lanes has had a Hunters Pace in this area for the past 25 years. She does not feel Maltbie Road or Dug Hill Road should be paved.
COMMUNICATIONS: None
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: Upon motion by Selectman Brimmer, the minutes of the 6/704 meeting were unanimously accepted as presented.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Request for Ordinance Creating Design Review Board
Mr. Bill O’Neil, Planning & Zoning Commission Chairman explained that the Planning & Zoning Commission has committed to creating several design districts in the town aimed at providing guidelines for the appearance of new commercial development. The intent is to provide some direction to those building commercial structures, or making major modifications, in specific areas of town. They are proposing a volunteer board to assist them in developing the guidelines and to participate in predevelopment meetings with each developer.
Selectman Bojnowski moved to approve the request for an Ordinance Creating a Design Review Board and to recommend to the Legislative Council. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Road and Drainage Work Agreement – Fox View Subdivision, Hundred Acres Road and Dug Hill Road
No action at this time.
Road Acceptance, Clapboard Ridge Road and a portion of Canterbury Road, “Canterbury Woods Section I” Subdivision
Selectman Bojnowski moved to accept Clapboard Ridge Road and a portion of Canterbury Road, “Canterbury Woods Section I” Subdivision into the Newtown Highway System and to set a maintenance bond in the amount of $37,500.00 to be held by the Town for a period of one year. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Road Acceptance, Extension of Canterbury Road, “Re-subdivision Plan, Lots 9 & 12, Canterbury Woods Section II” Subdivision
Selectman Brimmer moved to accept Extension of Canterbury Road, “Re-subdivision Plan, Lots 9 & 12, Canterbury Woods Section II” Subdivision into the Newtown Highway System and to set a maintenance bond in the amount of $13,000.00 to be held by the Town for a period of one year. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Road Work Acceptance, Road & Drainage Work Agreement, New Lebbon Road, “Rollingwoods, Section III” Subdivision
Selectman Bojnowski moved to accept road work for Road & Drainage Work Agreement, New Lebbon Road, “Rollingwoods, Section III” Subdivision and to set a maintenance bond in the amount of $5,500.00. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Driveway Bond Releases
Selectman Brimmer moved to release seven (7) driveway bonds as outlined on attachment. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Appointments/Reappointments
Selectman Bojnowski moved to approve the appointment of Mr. Thomas S. Dwyer, Jr. as a member of the Commission on Aging for a term to expire on 01/06/07. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Selectman Brimmer moved to approve the appointment of Mr. William J. Lavery, Mr. Richard Sturdevant and Mr. Andrew Willie as members of the Ad Hoc Fairfield Hills Management Committee for terms to expire on 06/07/05. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Selectman Brimmer moved to approve the appointment of Ms. Julia Wasserman as a senior advisor and ex-officio member of the Ad Hoc Fairfield Hills Management Committee for a term to expire on 06/07/05. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Selectman Brimmer moved to approve the appointment Mr. A. Winthrop Ballard as a member of the Parks & Recreation Commission for a term to expire on 01/06/06. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Selectman Bojnowski moved to approve the appointment of Ms. Kelly Urso as a member of the Library Board of Trustees for a term to expire on 07/01/07. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Selectman Brimmer moved to appoint Ms. Sharon Bowman as Interim Acting Assessor. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Legal Matters
Selectman Bojnowski moved to enter executive session to discuss a legal matter and to invite Town Engineer Ron Bolmer and clerk to attend. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Meeting entered executive session at 7:10 p.m. and returned to open session at 7:15 p.m.
Selectman Brimmer moved to authorize the initiation of legal enforcement, if necessary, against property owner at 7 Currituck Road regarding the placement of a fence on town property. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: First Selectman Rosenthal advised that he has received copies of Amendment No. 3 to the Waste Supply and Disposal Agreement between HRRA and the town. He outlined the two main changes to the current agreement. The Board will need to review this and take action at the next meeting to authorize the First Selectman to sign.
Having no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Jan Andras, Clerk
Att.: Driveway Bond Releases
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