Regular Meeting #06-22

The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Wayne Addy.

Members present: W. Addy, G. Rockwell, J. Himmelman (arrived at 8:08), R. Tanko, T. Doyle
Also present: Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson

Members absent: R. White

Visitors: Roger Nemergut, Deborah Moore, Todd Corcoran, Lorraine and Hollis Beck, Rob & Lisa Vogth-
Eriksen, Dave Thomas

Todd Corcoran presented information about, and showed photographs of, a wetland/pond area at 29 Patrick Drive that has become a lake due to a beaver dam, and the damage that beavers have caused in the area. Mr. Corcoran has spoken with people at the state level that said he could take down the beaver dam by hand. He would like to bring in a small excavator to remove the sticks from the large dam. He has put in pipes to try to lower the water level but the beavers have plugged them up. The attorney of the property owner where the dam is has given permission to remove the dam. Commission members will inspect the site on Saturday, December 2nd, at 8:30 a.m.

Minutes: The minutes of the November 14, 2006 Regular Meeting, and the continuation of that meeting
on November 18th, were approved by a consensus of the members.

Enforcement Officer’s Report: Cathie Jefferson reported on the following:
1. An ERT study was conducted this morning at Lovers Lane. Core samples were not taken as expected by this commission.
2. Two Request for Review forms were submitted.

OLD BUSINESS

A. F. DeOrchis, et al (owner), R. Vogth-Eriksen (applicant) permit application for private road –
267 North Parker Hill Road
Engineer Roger Nemergut reviewed the proposal for the present driveway to be modified to become a private road that will access three houses on the 85+ acre property. A motion was made by T. Doyle and seconded by G. Rockwell to approve the plan as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

B. R. & D. Moore (owner), J. Cunningham/TEC Landscape Design (applicant) permit application
for pool construction & grading, installation of terrace, fireplace, & plantings – Lots $# & 44
Buell Hill Road
Deborah Moore reviewed her permit application for installation of a pool and patio area. The pool and other proposed activities will be within the 100’ wetland review area. The pumphouse and chemical storage will be located outside the regulated area. T. Doyle moved, seconded by R. Tanko, to approve the application as submitted and grant a permit. The motion carried unanimously.


C. Killingworth IWWC Regulations – proposed changes
Members discussed the proposed changes to the current regulations. There was a consensus that those changes should be presented at a public hearing on February 13, 2007. They will be submitted to the Town Clerk and mailed to the DEP Commissioner for review.


NEW BUSINESS

A. Communications
1. Affidavit of Publication, 11/14, from publication of the legal notice from the 10/24 IWWC meeting
2. Legal Notice Publication published on 11/14 in The Hartford Courant
3. Notice of Vote from November 14th IWWC meeting
4. Minutes of the November 1st Water Pollution Control Authority meeting
5. Minutes of the November 13th Board of Selectmen meeting
6. Notice of Vote from November 13th Board of Selectmen meeting
7. Information on ERT to be conducted on Lovers Lane
8. Memo from R.E. Leighton, Code Official, to Chairman Darrell Smith, WPCA, 11/19, re: Westbrook’s Draft Ordinance
9. Letter from Gerald P. Ryan, Attorney for Anthony A. Papa, Trustee, 11/28/06, re: permission to remove beaver dam
10. Series of 27 photographs of beaver activity on Patrick Drive
11. Application to conduct a regulated activity – Lorraine Beck
12. Sketch of Beck property
13. U.S. Postal Service Delivery Confirmation receipts from mail to adjoining/abutting property owners of L. Beck

B. Request for Review forms
34 Beckwith Road – new house
87 Laurel Ridge Trail - deck

C. L. & C. Beck permit application for garage - 252 Chestnut Hill Road (members voted
unanimously to add this item to the agenda)
Mr. & Mrs. Beck have submitted a permit application to build a garage. Mr. Beck explained their proposal for a garage which will be located within 50’ from the Hammonassett River. Members will inspect on Saturday, December 2nd, at approximately 9:15 a.m. (after the 8:30 inspection on Patrick Drive).


Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. until Saturday, December 2nd, at 29 Patrick Drive.

Regular Meeting #06-21

The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Wayne Addy.

Members present: W. Addy, G. Rockwell, J. Himmelman, R. Tanko, T. Doyle
Also present: Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson

Members absent: R. White

Visitors: First Selectman Martin Klein, Roger Nemergut, Deborah Moore

First Selectman Martin Klein presented information on a proposed culvert on Pond Meadow Road. One of the 48" pipes has been replaced and a second one is totally decayed and needs replacement. Mr. Klein displayed a list of the order of the work that needs to be done to complete the project. He said all work can be done by the Town crew. The proposal calls for closing the road on two separate days - one day when the old pipe is being removed, and a second day to back fill and compact the fill over the new pipe. Commission members agreed that the work, as proposed, is maintenance of an existing culvert.

Minutes: The minutes of the October 24, 2006 Regular Meeting were approved by a consensus of
the members.

Enforcement Officer's Report: Cathie Jefferson reported on the following:
1. She received a letter from an adjoining property owner of Dunkin Donuts. He said he has been monitoring the property and believes that runoff from the Dunkin Donuts is impacting his land. Cathie will speak with him.
2. She and Engineer Joe Dillon did a site walk at the new middle school. Mr. Dillon produced a punchlist of items from this commission and the Planning & Zoning Commission that have not yet been completed. Cathie is not sure if all items can be completed by January. Chairman Addy received a call from Superintendent Gary Mala saying he wants to install two wells to water the fields. Members expressed concern about the possible location of the wells and getting access to them. They will inspect the site on Saturday, November 18th at 8:30 a.m.
3. Three Requests for Review were submitted.
4. She has not heard yet from Elaine Strich about when the ERT on Lovers Lane will be done.


OLD BUSINESS

A. Discussion of proposed Patrick Drive permit amendment
No information was presented.

NEW BUSINESS

A. F. DeOrchis, et al (owner), R. Vogth-Eriksen (applicant) permit application for private road -
267 North Parker Hill Road
Engineer Roger Nemergut discussed the proposal for constructing a private road to access a new house on 4.7 acres on North Parker Hill Road. There are now two houses on the property with an existing driveway that accesses them. The proposal is to realign and widen the driveway enough to make it a private road that will access only the three houses on that property. There is no activity proposed in the wetlands, only within the 100' review area. Enforcement Officer C. Jefferson inspected the area when a logging permit was granted. She does not foresee any problems with the proposed road.


B. R. & D. Moore (owner), J. Cunningham/TEC Landscape Design (applicant) permit application
for pool construction & grading, installation of terrace, fireplace, & plantings - Lots $# & 44
Buell Hill Road
Deborah Moore has submitted a permit application for installation of a pool and patio area. The pool and other proposed activities will be within the 100' wetland review area. The pumphouse and chemical storage will not be located in the regulated area. Members agreed that the stone walls surrounding the yard could possibly negate some of the natural flow of runoff water. A vote on the application can be taken at the next meeting.


C. Discussion of possible Killingworth IWWC Regulations changes
Member T. Doyle attended a meeting that discussed the State IWWC Model Regulations. He submitted a copy of suggestions from that meeting. Members discussed each item that G. Rockwell had outlined for possible change on the Killingworth IWWC Regulations. They agreed that some of the items should be left as is, and some should be modified as recommended by the State. Dr. Rockwell will edit the proposed changes as discussed this evening and email them to everyone before the next meeting.


D. Discussion of meeting schedule for 2007
Commission members agreed to keep the meeting schedule the same - the regular meetings will be on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. December will have only one meeting on the second Tuesday.


E. Discussion of election of IWWC officers for 2007
There was a consensus of the members present to continue with the same officers for next year. T. Doyle made a motion, seconded by B. Tanko to keep the present slate of officers: Wayne Addy will continue as chairman, John Himmelman will be the Vice-Chairman, and the Secretary/Treasurer will be Gaylord Rockwell. The motion carried unanimously.


F. Communications
1. Land Transfers - October 2006
2. Notice of Vote from October 24th IWWC meeting
3. Memo from Martin Klein, 10/26/06, re: conservation of energy
4. Minutes of Water Pollution Control Authority meeting, 10/4
5. Minutes of Board of Selectmen meeting, 10/23
6. Notice of Vote from Board of Selectmen meeting, 10/23
7. Legal Notice Publication from October 24th IWWC meeting published in The Hartford Courant on 11/10/06
8. Memo from Linda M. Dudek, Town Clerk, re: meeting schedules
9. List of building permits issued in October
10. Memorandum from Joseph M. Dillon, P.E., Nathan L. Jacobson & Associates, Inc., 11/2/06, re: RSD #17 Middle School punchlist of outstanding work items
11. Memo from R.E. Leighton, Code Official, 10/28, re: Land of Richter (Torres & Anderson) Fire Protection Review
12. Letter from R.E. Leighton, Code Official, 11/11/06, to Joseph M. Dillon, re: Intermediate School Request for Reconsideration
13. Application to conduct a regulated activity - Ray & Deborah Moore (owner), John Cunningham/TEC Landscape Design (applicant)
14. Landscape plan L-1 of Moore residence
15. General Location Survey, Lot 43 & 44, The Ridges at Deer Lake
16. Certificates of mailing - Moore application
17. Application to conduct a regulated activity - Frankie J. DeOrchis et al (owner), Rob Vogth-Eriksen (applicant)
18. List of property owners abutting & within 50' of project site at 267 N. Parker Hill Road
19. Preliminary Record Subdivision Map prepared for Rob Vogth-Eriksen


G. Request for Review forms
6 Owl Hollow - shed 60 Buell Hill Road - new house
6 Pleasant Trail - handicapped ramp 126 Schnoor Road - shed


H. Other
Members discussed the possibility of recommending that Cape Cod curbs be used in parking areas. C. Jefferson will review the Planning & Zoning regulations. J. Himmelman will discuss with P&Z member Tom Lentz.

Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. until Saturday, November 18th, at the new H-K Middle School on Route 81.