Board Members Present: Stephen Sackter, Charles Wentworth, Whitney Caporaso
Alternate Members Present: Anthony Dorso, Lorraine Dixon
Absent Members: David Celotto, Glenn Gruber
Others Present: William Donovan Land Use Inspector, Wendy Boroski - Clerk
Chairman Sackter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was taped. L. Dixon was seated for S. Mulhall and A. Dorso was seated for D. Celotto.
Approval of Minutes:
Motion by L. Dixon, seconded by C. Wentworth to approve the November 22, 2010 minutes, as amended. Unanimous.
Communications:
1. Letter dated 12/06/10 from the Honorable Robert J. Chatfield – 2011-2012 Inland Wetland Budget (See New Business);
2. Building Inspector’s Report – November 2010;
3. Letter dated 12/03/10 from Timothy Reilly, President – Save Prospect Corp. (See Old Business);
4. Letter dated 12/09/10 from Kevin & Judith Guertin - #09A-2010 (See Old Business).
New Business:
a. 2011/2012 Proposed Budget. Discussion was held on the current year’s budget and expenditures to date. It was determined that all line items should remain the same for next year. Meeting Clerk, $2,550.00; Supplies, $175.00; Conferences, $275.00; Engineering, $2,000.00 for a total proposed budget of $5,000.00. Motion by L. Dixon, seconded by C. Wentworth to approve the proposed 2011/2012 Inland Wetlands budget totaling $5,000.00. Unanimous.
Old Business:
a. #15-04 Richard LaChance, 477 Matthew Street – Condition to install curb. Mr. LaChance came before the Inland Wetlands Commissioners to review their findings at length on the site walks conducted individually on this property. Motion by A. Dorso, seconded by L. Dixon to remove the curbing condition from permit #15-04 Richard LaChance, 477 Matthew Street, as the curbing would provide no protection to the wetland area. Unanimous.
b. #09A-2010 Judith Guertin, 8 Cook Road – Review agent approval for above/in-ground pool. A letter dated 12/09/10 from Kevin & Judith Guertin was read into the record. After a lengthy discussion the commission felt a dry well/plunge pool would be required on this property in order to protect future disturbance of the wetlands. W. Donovan stated he would contact the home owners regarding this matter.
c. Frank Cammuso, 1 Hemlock Road. Mr. Cammuso held discussion with the commission regarding the drainage work on 1 Hemlock Road. Mr. Cammuso stated he would contact Gene McCarthy, Assistant Public Works Director, this week and would also contact a soil scientist to determine the exact location of the wetlands. Mr. Cammuso stated there was a 6-foot hole on the property and the commission requested Mr. Cammuso fill in the hole immediately for safety purposes. Mr. Cammuso stated no other work would to be done on the property until Mr. McCarthy reviews the area.
Enforcements: None.
Public Participation:
Chairman Sackter asked the public for comments and stated that while public comments are strongly encouraged, the commission will only dedicated 10 minutes to any one person on any one subject. Tim Reilly, 17 Woodcrest Drive appeared on behalf of Save Prospect Corp. and a letter dated 12/03/10 from Mr. Reilly was read into the minutes, which outlined the concerns of Save Prospect Corp. and requested the Inland Wetlands Commission to take action on their behalf. John Hurley, 4 George Street, inquired about ownership of the U.S. Cap site at 214 New Haven Road and who was responsible for monitoring this contaminated area. The commission stated this area was under the control of the EPA and DEP. Ken Aubertin, 15 Hemlock Road inquired as to the Chesprocott Health District’s involvement with the turbine project.
W. Donovan stated that based on site plans the construction portion of the turbine project would take place within 50 feet of a regulated wetlands area. W. Donovan stated he would send a letter to the Siting Council and BNE Energy advising them that an application would need to be filed with the Inland Wetlands due to its proximity within a regulated area.
Land Use Inspector’s Report:
W. Donovan provided the commission with copies of the prepared application approvals to review for #12-10 Charlene Wentworth, 35 Candee Road; and #13-10 Donald J. Paradis, 1 Laura Avenue. W. Donovan requested the commission to review and consider amending the regulations with regard to wetland’s site bonds of $10,000 or less. W. Donovan requested the commission to review all of the Inland Wetlands regulations so any changes or concerns may be discussed at the February or March meeting.
Motion by C. Wentworth, seconded by A. Dorso to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m. Unanimous.
Stephen Sackter, Chairman