TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
INLAND WETLANDS/CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Action Minutes - 1 - June 20, 2012
MEMBERS PRESENT: Elizabeth Warren, John Blondin, Audrey Delnicki, Hugh Brower, Jack Phillips
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Art Jennings, sitting for Carol Heffler
STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Folger, Environmental Planner
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: no
ITEM: PERMIT EXTENSIONS: no
ITEM: CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS:
1. Warren stated she has received a copy of the Town Council Resolution effective July 1, 2012, approving the transfer of any funds generated as a result of leasing Town-owned open space land for agricultural use into a new account named Open Space Maintenance Account which will be administered by the Conservation Commission.
2. Warren discussed the From the Bench article “What to do with Your Board’s Alternate Members” that Jeff Folger had included in the meeting packet. The article clarified that an alternate can participate in a public hearing whether seated or not, but can only participate in the deliberative session if seated for a commissioner. (see attached)
ITEM: BONDS: none
ITEM: MINUTES: Minutes from 5/16/2012
Motion to: approve the minutes from 5/16/2012
Was made by: Commissioner Blondin
Seconded by: Commissioner Phillips
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
ITEM: CONSERVATION COMMISSION:
Folger stated that scouting projects continue, with work on the connector trail through the Priest property coming along very well.
Folger mentioned that attendance was down about 75% at Trails Day on June 3. The weather was good until the end of the day.
Warren stated that Bill Aman was told in a discussion with a CL&P crewman, that if the Town wants more trails, CL&P would be glad to help by clearing more brush along transmission lines. This information is opposite from what has been said in the past. Warren thought from the substation on Barber Hill Road to Nevers would be a good idea.
ITEM: WETLAND OFFICER’S REPORT:
Folger stated that due to low ground water all the vernal pools are dry at this time.
Folger advised the Commission that the larvacide mosquito treatment has been applied at Rye Street Park, Nevers Road Park and Philip R. Smith so far. Due to climate conditions, the mosquito population is expected to be less than last year. The larvacide will kill the mosquito larva, thus preventing them reaching adulthood. There will be additional applications of the treatment necessary. Additional applications may be made with a treatment that can last up to 30 days at some point in the future.
ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING: 7:18
Appl. #12-28P – Nutmeg Village – 388 & 428 Pleasant Valley Road, 100 South Satellite Road – Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for the construction of a 155 unit multi-family development and associated improvements on property located northerly of Pleasant Valley Rd and southerly of South Satellite Rd. Multi-Family (MF) Zone, A-20 Residential Zone, Industrial Zone.
Commissioner Delnicki read the Legal Notice into the record.
Folger presented a Request for Intervener Status from Jeremy Baver, which he received via fax at 4:21 pm on June 20, 2012. Upon reviewing this request, the Commissioners found that the Verified Pleading had not been sworn to, subscribed or witnessed as required.
Motion to: deny intervener status to Mr. Baver due to failure to have request sworn to, subscribed and witnessed, and to proceed with the public hearing for Appl. #12-28P
Was made by: Commissioner Blondin
Seconded by: Commissioner Phillips
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous
Mr. Baver intends to resubmit his Request for Intervener Status completed as required.
Representing the applicant: Peter DeMallie, Andrew Krar and Ben Wheeler; also, Kim Bradley from GEI. After presentation of data in support of the application, Commissioners and members of the public had questions and comments, which were addressed by the appropriated individuals. Additional information and documentation has been requested and is required prior to the Commission being able to render a decision on this application.
Motion to: continue public hearing for Appl. #12-28P
Was made by: Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by: Commissioner Delnicki
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous
Motion to: schedule special meeting for July 11, 2012 to continue public hearing on Appl. #12-28P, and for possible action on Appl. #12-28P
Was made by: Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by: Commissioner Delnicki
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous
ITEM: APPLICATIONS RECEIVED:
Appl. #12-31W – Michaelson Residence – Pierce Rd – Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission application for the creation of a single family house lot and site plan. Located southerly of Pierce Rd. Rural Residential (RR) Zone.
ITEM: ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to: adjourn the meeting at 10:24 pm
Was made by: Commissioner Phillips
Seconded by: Commissioner Delnicki
The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Thompson
Recording Secretary
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