TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
INLAND WETLANDS/CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes - 1 - April 6, 2011
MEMBERS PRESENT: Elizabeth Warren, Barbara Kelly, Carol Heffler, John Phillips, Hugh Brower, Audrey Delnicki
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Richard Muller, sitting for Timothy Appleton
STAFF PRESENT: Donna Thompson, Recording Secretary
THE FOLLOWING ARE MOTIONS MADE DURING THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE INLAND WETLANDS AGENCY/ CONSERVATION COMMISSION – MADDEN ROOM
Chairperson Warren called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
ITEM: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: none
ITEM: PERMIT EXTENSIONS: none
ITEM: CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS: Letter of resignation from Kyle Zimmer
ITEM: BONDS: none
ITEM: MINUTES: Minutes from 3/16/2011 were approved by consensus.
ITEM: CONSERVATION COMMISSION: Commissioner Heffler reviewed information that was presented at Open Space Task Force by South Windsor resident, Wayne McKinney. Mr. McKinney distributed literature regarding a program sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation to certify a town as a Community Wildlife Habitat. This information included: Mr. McKinney’s background, how to start a Community Wildlife Habitat, how to find which certified and registered communities are nearby, and frequently asked questions. The Commissioners felt this is a very worthwhile project and requested that copies be made of the information. The recording secretary will make copies for them.
ITEM: WETLAND OFFICER’S REPORT: none
ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING: none
ITEM: NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Phillips expressed concern about potential legislative changes on stormwater permitting, which seem to be trying to force commissions to rubber stamp anything that is submitted. Apparently, if a self-certified environmental professional submits an application, the commission can not reject it, whether they are qualified or not. Phillips stated that this type of requirement was unacceptable – the commission should have control over whether to approved or reject all applications submitted or what is the point. The Commission decided to postpone a discussion of this matter until Senior Environmental Planner, Jeffrey Folger is available at the next meeting.
ITEM: OLD BUSINESS: By-Laws Review and Update
1. Eliminate: Section 2/Membership/Article IV – Ids are not being issued
2. Revise: Section 4/Election of Officers/Article VI – Written resignations should be sent to Town Council and Agency Chair - move Section 4/Election of Officers/Article VI to section 2/Membership/Article IV.
3. Revise: Section 5/Election of Officers/Article VI – Election of officers may be performed by written ballot.
4. Revise: Section 2/Minutes/Article XI – A copy of the minutes shall be recorded in the Office of the Town Clerk.
5. Revise: Section 2/Alternate to the Agency/Article VII – Alternates shall receive the full Agency packet for all meetings…
6. Section 5/Meetings/Article VIII – Regular meetings shall adjourn by 10:00 p.m. unless…
Motion to: adopt amended by-laws
Was made by: Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by: Commissioner Heffler
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous
ITEM: ADJOURNMENT
Motion to: adjourn the meeting at 7:30 pm
Was made by: Commissioner Heffler
Seconded by: Commissioner Phillips
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Thompson
Recording Secretary
Approved: May 4, 2011
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