ENFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION
May 8, 2007
Town Hall – Enfield Room
820 Enfield Street
Enfield, CT 06082
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Mike Dynia called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. in the Enfield Room.
ROLL CALL: Commissioner Pfeifer-Hall performed the roll call. The following commissioners were in attendance:
Michael Dynia Natalie George
Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall Everett Gamble Alternate
Timothy McGuire Kathleen Vose, Alternate
Gail Miller, Staff Liaison
Absent: Christine Wunch, Richard Szewczak, Joanne Kneiss, Alternate
Chairman Dynia welcomed the new member Everett Gamble and empowered Comm. Vose and Comm. Gamble to act as voting members.
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PUBLIC INPUT: Chairman Dynia noted that there were no persons present to give public input.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Dynia asked for comments regarding the minutes of March 13, 2007. Motion to approve the minutes, as amended, made by Comm. George seconded by Comm. Vose and So Voted. Comm. Gamble abstained.
CORRESPONDENCE: Comm. Pfeifer-Hall distributed flyers announcing Hazardous Waste Day on May 12 and Electronic Recycling Day, May 19. Staff liaison read a letter from DEP announcing work to be done at the Crescent Lake Dam. Comm. Gamble stated that the project was part of a million dollar project for four dams in the area.
Comm. Pfeifer-Hall announced that there will be an Open House at the Hazard Institute on May 26.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion made by Comm. George and seconded by Comm. Pfeifer-Hall to go into Executive Session and So Moved. No decisions were made and no votes were taken.
OPEN SPACE: No report
FARMLAND PRESERVATION: Comm. McGuire drafted a letter to the property owners who have a 490 designation asking if they would like to participate in the Farmland Preservation program. However, he advised waiting until after the growing season to send the letter as farmers are too busy this time of year. Comm. McGuire will contact the Assessors office to ask about some of the codes on the list.
AQUIFER PROTECTION: No report
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROTECTION: Comm. Gamble has some background in this area and the Commission would be welcome his expertise.
SPECIAL PROJECTS: Comm. George spoke to Henry Dutcher, the Library Director, and they decided that a tree honoring MaryLou Strom would be better located at the library. Commissioner s discussed the type of tree and the best location for the tree at the library. Comm. George will research prices.
Comm. Pfeifer-Hall will contact Senator John Kissell, asking his help with the scenic road designation and CL&P.
REAL ESTATE: Commissioners reviewed the plans for rental apartments that are age restricted. Commissioners are concerned about the intensity of the number of units and the amount of impervious surface. There is also a history of water related issues in the area. Comm. McGuire proposed that any statement by the ECC address the issue of the zone change. Comm. George moved that the ECC address these issues when there is a public hearing. Comm. Gamble seconded it and So Voted.
STAFF LIAISON: No report
Liaison Report- Northern CT Land Trust: Comm. Dynia reported that Jerry Stage is leading work parties to clear the land that was recently acquired.
Liaison Report - Scantic River Watershed Association – Comm. Dynia reported that SWRA will apply for funding from NOAA for a feasibility study to look at removing the timber from the Springborn Dam. There will be a fishing class held on May 15-17 at the Angelo Lamanga Center. On May 24, a speaker from the CT Watershed Council will speak at the meeting. It will be held at 6:30 at the Somers Senior Center.
NEW BUSINESS: Review of the Plan of Conservation and Development. Tabled until the next meeting.
NEXT MEETING DATE: Chairman Dynia noted the next meeting date will be on June 12, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Comm. George to adjourn the meeting at 9:34, seconded by Comm. Pfeifer-Hall and So Voted.
Respectfully submitted:
Gretchen Pfeifer-Hall
Secretary
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