Town of Prospect-Boards & Commissions

Water Pollution Control Authority

Approved Minutes

March 21,2006

Members Present: Carla Perugini-Erickson, Carl Graveline, Christopher Wester, Derek Brown

Members Absent: William Stankiewicz

Others Present: Antony A. Casagrande, Town Attorney

Chairman Erickson called the meeting to order at 6:14 pm.

Motion by C. Graveline, seconded by C. Wester to accept minutes as revised with the proposed budget corrections from regular meeting on February 28, 2006. Unanimous.

Attorney Casagrande explained the need to put two agreements in place regarding the Boulder Brook. Discussion followed. One agreement is needed between the Town and TESCO/Boulder Brook Association and a second Intermunicipal agreement between the Town of Prospect and the Town of Naugatuck. Attorney Casagrande and the board members present agreed that the agreements need to include language regarding the following issues:

  • Ownership clearly defined staling that TESCO/Boulder Brook is responsible foi all associated maintenance and repair costs.
  • Insurance requirements with the Town of Prospect as a named insured. The insurance would cover repairs and damage
  • Indemnification clause to protect and hold harmless the Town from all property damage and injuries caused by Boulder Brook sanitary sewer system.
  • No additional connections to be allowed for any property outside of the Bouldei Brook development.
  • Motion by C. Graveline, seconded by C. Wester to have C. Erickson draft a letter to the Prospect Land Use Officer (Bill Donavon) requesting that no additional Certificate oi Occupancy's be issued from this date forward for the Boulder Brook development until such date that two agreements are in place; one between the Town and TESCO/Bouldei Brook Association, and one Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Prosped and the Town of Naugatuck. Unanimous.

    The Sewer Connection and Extension Permit Application and the Ordinance foi Establishment of a Sewer User Charge System will be forwarded to Attorney Casagrande prior to the next WPCA regular meeting.

    Motion by C. Graveline, seconded by C. Wester to have C. Erickson draft a letter to the Town Council requesting that during the design of State of Connecticut, Department ol Transportation Project No. 114-80 a feasibility study be performed for the possible installation of a sanitary sewer system within the project limits and extending to and connecting with the existing sanitary sewer main in Waterbury on Scott Road. The sanitary sewer in Scott Road would be preferred for the Toll Brothers Development connection and to allow future connections from additional properties as required. WPCA requests that all associated costs for the sewer system design and installation be incurred by the Toll Brothers Development. Copies of the letter will be forwarded to the Vlayor and the Planning and Zoning Commission. C. Erickson will review the letter with the WPCA members prior to distribution. Unanimous.

    C. Erickson distributed copies of notes from a meeting held with Mayor Chatfield, Joe Commendatore (Town Council Chairman), and Attorney John Knott (Town Attorney) regarding the status of the Toll Brothers proposal for 366 age-restricted housing ievelopment on Scott Road.

    Motion by C. Graveline, seconded by C. Wester to approve the Sewer Connection and Extension Permit Application. Discussion followed. Motion Withdrawn to allow for he language in Article seven of the Sewer Connection and" Extension Permit Application :o be completed.

    Motion by C. Wester, seconded by C. Graveline to adjourn meeting at 8:45 pm. Unanimous.

    Respectfully Submitted,
    Carla Perugini-Erickson Chairman