Chairman Koehler called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: Chairman Koehler read aloud the Unapproved Minutes of the December 9, 2002 meeting. Motion by J. Kaufman, seconded by B. Doody to approve the minutes of the December 9, 2002 meeting as Presented. Unanimous.
Communications:
Old Business:
a.) Application # 04-02; Eagle Auto Body, Inc., 128 Union City Road. Wetlands restoration. Jason Sarojak of ASW Consulting was present as agent for the applicant. As requested from the commission at the previous meeting, Mr. Sarojak presented copies of Groundwater Monitoring Well Sampling Results at Eagle Auto Body, and also included copies of “Best Management Plans” for Grit Blasting, Vehicle Painting, Lead Acid Batteries and an updated Compliance Status Report. Additional reports included a Limited Environmental Site Investigation, a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan and a Wetlands Mitigation Plan. Mr. Sarojak stated that once local Inland Wetlands approval is obtained for this activity, the DEP would finalize the enforcement order allowing the actual clean up and wetlands restoration work to commence. Once the project is completed, there will be a two-year monitoring requirement by the DEP to ensure any remaining contaminant levels are within acceptable levels. Approximately 190 cubic yards of material, including 80 cubic yards of fill over wetlands and one-foot of material below natural grade will be removed from the site. Materials will be stockpiled on site and tested prior to removal. J. Kaufman asked if the stockpiled material would be protected. Mr. Sarojak responded the pile would be covered with polyethylene plastic. The Commission will receive copies of the final report and analysis. Motion by B. Doody, seconded by D. Holley to approve Application # 04-02 of Eagle Auto Body for wetlands restoration at 128 Union City Road. Unanimous.
b.) Application # 05-02; John & Susan Blondis, 41 Sherwood Drive. Proposed house addition and septic within regulated area. Mrs. Blondis was in attendance. Chairman Koehler stated the scheduled site walk for January 11th did not take place due to snow conditions. A site walk was rescheduled for January 25, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. No action was taken on this application.
c.) Application # 06-02; Dean Clement, 2 Timber Court. Proposed house and driveway and septic within regulated area. Mr. Clement was in attendance and presented revised plans detailing a proposed new location for the septic system. Chairman Koehler stated the scheduled site walk for January 11th did not take place due to snow conditions. A site walk was rescheduled for January 25, 2003 at 9:15 a.m. No action was taken on this application.
d.) Application # 07-02; Marie Kluge, 15 Kluge Road. Timber harvesting activities within regulated area. Bill Donovan stated he has made several site inspections following the previous meeting and is satisfied that the applicant’s agent, Yankee Forestry Services II, LLC has caused minimal disturbance within the regulated area resulting from timber harvesting activities. Motion by D. Holley, seconded by J. Kaufman to approve Application #07-02 of Marie Kluge for timber harvesting activities at 15 Kluge Road. Unanimous.
e.) Application #08-02; Shannon Development Company, LLC, 80 Straitsville Road. Proposed five-lot Subdivision. Chairman Koehler stated the scheduled site walk for January 11th did not take place due to snow conditions. A site walk was rescheduled for January 25, 2003 at 9:45 a.m. No action was taken on this application.
Public Hearings: None
New Business:
Chairman Koehler asked for a motion to add Connwood Foresters, Inc. under New Business. Motion by J. Kaufman, seconded by D. Holley to add Connwood Foresters, Inc., 39 Cherry Hill Road, Rockfall, CT 06481 under New Business. Unanimous. William Hochholzer of Connwood Foresters, Inc. explained Connwood Foresters has entered into an agreement with The Connecticut Water Company for a timber harvesting operation to take place west of Route 69 and NW of the water company’s Long Hill Reservoir. Approximately 99,000 board feet of timber are to be removed. The regulated activities consist of installation of a temporary bridge for a stream crossing, and placing poled corduroy on top of an existing road bed within 75 feet of a wetland. Motion by B. Doody, seconded by J. Kaufman to accept Application #09-02 of Connwood Foresters, Inc. for regulated activities associated with timber harvesting operations within the Connecticut Water Company watershed. Unanimous. It was agreed that Bill Donovan and any commissioner available will meet with Mr. Hochholzer on Tuesday, January 21st at 11:00 a.m. for a Site Walk. The Commission will further discuss this application at the January 27th meeting.
2003-2004 Budget. Bill Donovan presented copies of the Inland Wetlands 2002-2003 budget and current status of each individual account. After discussion, the Commission agreed to carry the same individual account figures over to the proposed 2003-2004 budget. Motion by D. Holley, seconded by J. Kaufman to carry over all approved 2002-2003 Budget figures for Inland Wetlands to the proposed 2003-2004 Town of Prospect Budget. Unanimous.
Enforcement Hearings: none
Land Use Inspector’s Report: Bill Donovan updated the Commission on the status of the Paulmar Associates recently approved application for regulated activities at 36-40 Union City Road including the requirement for the applicant to install a catch basin and berm. To date, neither condition has been met. B. Doody suggested a bond should be required to ensure compliance. Bill also mentioned he had talked with the Town’s attorney who suggested an Ordinance be established that allows for the Commission to levee fines for non-compliance. After discussion it was agreed that Bill would send a letter to the applicant notifying him of the violations and that a “Cease & Desist” order would be issued if the catch basin and berm were not completed as required. B. Doody recommended the commission proceed with reviewing Prospect’s Inland Wetlands regulations with the intent of bringing them into compliance with recent State statutory changes and additions that directly affects the commission’s authority and establishes the process for accepting and acting on applications.
Public Participation: none
Motion by B Doody seconded by D. Holley to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Unanimous