Board Members Present: Stephen Sackter, Charles Wentworth, Stephen Mulhall, David Celotto, Whitney Caporaso
Alternate Members Present: Anthony Dorso, Lorraine Dixon
Absent Members: Glen Gruber
Others Present: Wendy Boroski - Clerk
Chairman Sackter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was taped.
Approval of Minutes:
Motion by S. Mulhall, seconded by S. Sackter to approve the September 28, 2010 minutes. 3 votes approved; 2 abstained. Motion carried.
Communications:
1. Letter from Richard LaChance, 477 Matthew Street (See Enforcements)
2. Jad Harb, Lots 5 & 6 Prospect Estates Subdivision (See Old Business)
3. CACIWC 33rd Annual Meeting and Environmental Conference registration
4. The Habitat CACIWC Fall 2010 Newsletter
5. Soil & Water 2010 Newsletter
6. Letter from W. Donovan dated October 13, 2010, addressed to Frank Cammuso, 1 Hemlock Road was read into the record discussing the drainage issue at this property, which indicated no permission was granted by the Town Public Works Department, nor the Inland Wetlands Commission to tap into the drainage and catch basin system. W. Donovan has requested Mr. Cammuso cease all work on this site and contact the Land Use office. Soil maps were attached.
7. Letter from W. Donovan dated October 20, 2010, addressed to Donald J. Paradis, 1 Laura Avenue, was read into the record indicating a large detached storage structure has been built on this property with the required zoning, building and Inland Wetlands permits. (See New Business)
Hearing:
a. #01-2010 & #02-2010 John Ciola, 64 Scott Road & 80-84 Scott Road – Hearing to discuss violations of conditions on approved permits for wetlands crossing and tree cutting and removal within regulated areas. S. Sackter read into the record the Cease and Desist Inland Wetlands Enforcement Orders for 64 Scott Road and 80-84 Scott Road, which were sent to and received by John Ciola. Mr. Ciola came before the commission to state he was having trouble obtaining a $10,000 bond and if he is unable to do so through a bonding company he will provide a savings passbook to the Town of Prospect. Mr. Ciola stated he had cut down trees within the regulated wetlands area and placed them on the ground, but did not remove them from the site. S. Sackter advised Mr. Ciola that until the bond is in place, no work of any kind is to be done. S. Sackter stated once the bond is in place and the location is set for the crossing, then the commission must review the area before the crossing is built. After further discussion, the commission advised Mr. Ciola to take steps to get his bond in place and then come to the next Inland Wetlands meeting on November 22, 2010.
New Business:
a. Frank Cammuso, 1 Hemlock Road. Mr. Cammuso approached the Inland Wetlands Commission to discuss the possibility of building on this lot. After discussion, the commission advised Mr. Cammuso to contact a land surveyor and soil scientist to delineate the wetlands, and if the property is found to be within a regulated area, to then come back before the commission with maps.
Motion by C. Wentworth, seconded by S. Mulhall to add Donald J. Paradis Jr. of 1 Laura Avenue to the agenda as new business, as presented. Unanimous.
a. #13-10 Donald J. Paradis, 1 Laura Avenue – Installation of storage structure within a regulated area. No site walk was requested by the commission. Motion by D. Celotto, seconded by S. Mulhall to accept Application #13-10, Donald J. Paradis Jr., 1 Laura Avenue – Installation of shed within a regulated area, as presented. Unanimous.
C. Wentworth recused himself from the meeting. A. Dorso was seated for C. Wentworth.
Motion by D. Celotto, seconded by St. Mulhall to add Charlene Wentworth, 35 Candee Road to the agenda as new business, as presented. Unanimous.
b. #12-10 Charlene Wentworth, 35 Candee Road – Pond maintenance. Charles Wentworth presented a letter to the commission giving him authority at act as agent for Charlene Wentworth in this matter. C. Wentworth presented maps to the Inland Wetlands Commission depicting the three phases of silt removal and dewatering from the pond. C. Wentworth clearly outlined his plan to remove the silt, dewater the silt, create a berm of hay bales and silt fencing, and his plans to remove most of the removed silt from the property. Motion by D. Celotto, seconded by S. Mulhall to accept Application #12-10, Charlene Wentworth, 35 Candee Road – Pond maintenance, as presented. Unanimous.
C. Wentworth returned to the commission. A. Dorso was unseated.
Old Business:
a. #07-10 Jad Harb, Lots 5& 6 Prospect Estates Subdivision – Request for the Release of Wetlands Erosion and Sedimentation Control Bond. S. Sackter read a letter dated October 19, 2010, from John J. Harb requesting the release of the $10,000.00 bond. S. Sackter then read a response letter dated October 22, 2010, from Ron Walters of the Regional Water Authority. Mr. Walters performed a site inspection on October 22, 2010 to verify completion of those conditions listed in the approved permit for Application #07-10. Mr. Walters was satisfied that all the conditions have been complied with. S. Sackter read the letter dated October 25, 2010 from Scott Poryanda of Connecticut Consulting Engineers LLC which included an “As-Built Plan” and maintenance schedule for the property. After commission discussion, Motion by C. Wentworth, seconded by S. Mulhall to release the $10,000.00 Bond secured with the Town of Prospect to ensure the drainage swale was constructed to the approved specifications and conditions placed under Application #07-10, Jad Harb, Lots 5 & 6 Prospect Estates Subdivision – Proposed improvements to existing driveway crossing swale with conditions. Unanimous.
Enforcements:
a. #15-04 Richard LaChance, 477 Matthew Street – Curb installation along driveway. A letter received prior to this meeting from Richard LaChance was read into the record. Mr. LaChance was unable to attend this Inland Wetlands meeting, but will attend the November meeting to address the commission.
Public Participation: None.
Land Use Inspector’s Report: None.
Motion by D. Celotto, seconded by S. Mulhall to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m. Unanimous.
Stephen Sackter, Chairman