NOTICE OF ACTION
MEETING OF THE
ENFIELD INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY
TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2010 - 7:00 pm
REGULAR MEETING

 
*****Council Chambers*****

********* ENFIELD TOWN HALL *********
*** 820 ENFIELD STREET***
** ENFIELD, CT 06082 **

REGULAR MEETING

1.    Call to Order:  The meeting was called to order by Chairman Douglas Maxellon at 7:00 p.m.

2.    Roll Call:  Present were:  Chairman Maxellon and Agents Albert, Camidge, Lemay, Nelson, Serra (7:24 p.m.) Staples (7:35 p.m.), and Szczesiul.  Also present were:  Jose Giner, Town Planner, Katie Bednaz, Wetlands Agent, and Susan Berube, Recording Secretary.  Agent Szczesiul was seated as a full voting member for this meeting.

3.    Pledge of Allegiance:  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

4.    Executive Session

(Matters regarding specific employees, pending litigation, acquisition of real estate and / or matters exempt from disclosure requirements):  None.

5.    Public Hearing:  None.

6.    Call to Order of Regular Meeting:  N/A

7.    Public Participation - Issues of concern not on the agenda:  None.

8.    Correspondence

a.    Post Office Rd./Town Farm Road Reconstruction Weekly Inspection Reports

          This was briefly reviewed by the Agency members.

9.    Commissioner's Correspondence

a.    Site Visit Updates:  PetSmart erosion issues discussed.  Agents Lemay and Camidge to perform site visits for the South Maple Street bridge.

Chairman Maxellon will attend the Council of Chairs meeting to be held on June 16, 2010.

10.   Approval of Minutes -June 1, 2010:  A motion was made by Agent Camidge and seconded by Agent Lemay to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 1, 2010 with the following amendment:  all references to Agent “Sierra” be changed to “Serra”.  Vote was 4-0-2(Albert, Nelson).

Agents Serra and Staples were not yet present to vote on this matter.

11.  Wetlands Agent Report:  Ms. Bednaz stated that she will have a project status list prepared and the updated regulations to date in the next packet.

Agent Serra arrived at 7:24 p.m. and was seated as a full voting member by Chairman Maxellon.

12.  Old Business:  None.

13.  New Business

a.    IW-537 - A.W. Hastings & Co. - is requesting a permit to construct an additional loading dock and expand the pavement within the regulated area at 1 Niblick Road (Map 55, Lot 7). Submitted 5/25/10, received 6/1/10, PPE 6/15/10, MAD 8/5/10.   A motion was made by Agent Nelson and seconded by Camidge to approve IW 537 with the 17 standard conditions, in addition to those numbered 18 through 20 in the draft provided by Ms. Bednaz.  Agent Nelson stated that she had reviewed the video tape and read the minutes of the previous meeting and felt comfortable voting on this matter.  Agent Albert stated that he also read the minutes and felt comfortable voting on this application.  Vote was 7-0-0.  Reason for approval was that there will be minimal adverse environmental impact which will be mitigated by the use of sedimentation and erosion controls as set out in the application.

Agent Staples arrived at 7:35 p.m.  Agent Serra was unseated as a voting member for the remainder of the meeting since Agent Staples is a regular member.

14.   New Applications to be Received

a.     DPN-2010-08-06 - Catholic Cemeteries Association of the Archdiocese of Hartford, Inc. - is requesting a determination of applicability for a proposed cemetery to be located at 110 North Street (Map 100, Lot 5). Submitted 6/8/10, received 6/15/10, PPE 6/29/10, MAD 7/19/10. A motion was made by Agent Camidge and seconded by Agent Albert to approve DPN-2010-08-06 with a recommendation to PZC that a condition of approval be added regarding either moving the stockpile further from the wetlands and/or creating an earthen berm to protect it from erosion.  Vote was 7-0-0.

b.    Applications to be received after Town deadline for Agenda.

XIW-10-12-Town of Enfield-A permit has been requested for The Road 2005 Program Section 1D-1.  This project is to provide roadway and drainage improvements to Lafayette Road, Hartford Avenue, and Alden Avenue within the regulated area.  Submitted 06/14/10, received 06/15/10, PPE 06/30/10, MAD 08/19/10. This item was received.  No discussion.

15.   Other Business

a.    IWWA Fines Ordinance

b.    IWWA Fee Schedule

c.     IWWA Regulation Revisions:  A motion was made by Agent Nelson and seconded by Agent Albert to table discussion on agenda items 15a, b, and c to the meeting of 07/06/10.  Vote was 7-0-0.

d.    Next regular meeting is Tuesday July 6, 2010 at 7:30PM in the Enfield Room.

16.   Adjourn:  A motion was made by Agent Camidge and seconded by Agent Nelson to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m.