WILLINGTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
September 19, 2012 Meeting Minutes
(Amended 9/27/2012)
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:07 PM.
Roll Call: Present: R. Bloom, K. Demers, R. Shabot, M. Schreiber, P. Pribula;
R. Bloom was seated for C. Jordan on a motion by RS/PP. Unanimous
Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the meeting of August 15, 2012 were approved on a motion by RS/RB. 3 ayes. PP and MS abstained.
Present to Speak: No one was present to speak.
Finance: CIP request: Motion by R. Shabot/P.Pribula that the WCC will request $50,000 for FY 13-14 and $100,000 for the next 4 FY budgets to be included in the CIP for Open Space Funding”. Unanimous vote. The request and cover letter will be submitted by 10/1/12.
Old Business
FRP-DS: R. Bloom reported that one of the bridges on Taylor Pond Trail was sagging. K. Demers stated she would check and repair bridge this weekend.
Knowlton Preserve: Trail still needs to be blazed with paint. Connwood continues to work on management plan- due by end of December.
Ridgeview Subdivision: Nothing to PZC as of yet.
Love’s Travel Stop: Letter of concern approved at our 8/15/12 CC meeting was submitted to Willington Zoning Board of Appeals re: ZBA2012-6. K. Demers attended public hearing on 9/13/12 to speak about CC’s concerns and recommendations.
- Collaborative Organizations: No reports.
- Programs: Park Day was cancelled this year – no CC members would be able to available to run the event.
- Daley Award: No action.
- Connecticut Siting Council/Docket #429: Public Hearing scheduled 10-11-12 Discussion was held about proposed cell tower location and impact on Willington’s rural character, in particular the impact to the viewshed from Willington’s Town Green. Motion by R. Bloom/R.Shabot: “Connecticut Siting Council will receive a letter from CC with concerns about the proposed 160 foot Communication Tower off Route 74 in Willington – Docket # 429”. Unanimous vote.
New Business
Communications: Letter from Naubesatuck Watershed Council thanking CC for our letter of support.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 17, 2012.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM on a motion by PP/RS.
Motions submitted by Marilyn Schreiber, Recording Secretary on 9/22/12;
Minutes amended and submitted by Kathy Demers, Vice Chairman -on 9/27/2012
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