1978/10/10September 26, 1978
· Regular Meeting Berlin Planning Commission, September 26, 1978 at 7:30 P.M.,
oom 6 Berlin Town Hall. Members present: Messrs. Rosso, Baccaro, Dobson,
iiskorski. Also present: Morgan Seelye, Town Engineer and Richard Howard, Assista
~own Engineer.
I. Agenda Item 1. - Subdivision discussion, Lot llA, Block 29E, Farmington Avenue
Lnd Oakwood Drive. Mr. Augusto Oliviero appeared to propose an eight lot subdivisi¢
~ith a cul-de-sac off of Oakwood Drive. After discussion it was the sense of the
leering that the drainage ditch along Oakwood Drive would have to be piped by the
[eveloper. It was also the sense of the meeting that sidewalks would not be require
~ithin the subdivision.
Agenda Item 2. - Electric Utility Installation, Nicole Manor. Mr. Pat Gionfrid~
.ppeared to request waiver of requirement for underground electric and telephone
~tilities because the proposed street was short and because the surrounding area hag
~verhead wires. After discussion, it was the sense of the meeting that the utiliti~
~ould be installed as overhead.
· Agenda Item 3. - Site Plan Approval, Rowland Products, New Park Drive. Mr.
~eter J. Connerton, Jr. of Rowland, Inc. appeared to describe the details of three
torage silos proposed to be installed on the north side of the factory building.
'he silos are to be about 36 feet tall and will be painted to harmonize with the
.uilding. After discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Dobson, seconded by Mr.
~accaro to approve the site plan. Motion carried. Further motion by Mr. Piskorski
econded by Mr. Dobson, that approval is subject to any requirements of the Design
~view Committee. Motion carried.
Agenda Item 4. - Subdivision discussion, Lot 45, Block 142, Spruce Brook Road
nd Somerset Drive. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Valentine appeared to discuss their propose~
ubdivision. No action was taken. Details of the subdivision will be submitted to
he Engineering Department for review.
Agenda Item 5. - Revised Regulations - no action taken.
Agenda Item 6. - Other Commission business.
a. Minutes of 15 August 1978 - motion to approve by Mr. Baccaro, seconded by
Dobson; so voted.
b. Bill of $21.00 from Nancy Smith for meeting and minutes of August 15, 1978
eeting - motion to approve by Mr. Dobson, seconded by Mr. Baccaro, so voted.
Meeting adjourned 9:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Baccaro, secretary
October 10, 1978
· Regular Meeting of the Berlin Planning Commission , October 10, 1978 at 7:30 P.~
oom 6, Berlin Town Hall. Those Commissioners in attendance were: Mr. Baccaro,
r. Piskorski and Mr. Rosso. Also present were: Mr. Seelye, Town Engineer and
r. Richard Howard, Assistant Town Engineer.
· Agenda Item 1. Site Plan Approval - Caron Inc., Willow Brook Drive. Mr. Caron
resented preliminary site pland titled: "Caron Inc., Willow Brook Park, Berlin,
onnecticut, Hewitt Engineering, P.C., Consulting Engineers, as revised October 9,
978". Mr. Howard reported that the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission
pproved the application of Caron Inc. with the following conditions: (1) installat]
if a fence along the 40 ft. encroachment line; (2) removal of the buildings and silt
,ithin the encroachment area; and, (3) sedimentation and erosion control. Motion w~
~de by Mr. Piskorski, seconded by Mr. Baccaro, to approve the site plan subject to
~he approval by this Commission of the subdivision and upon recommendations and
'equirements of the Design Review Commission. All in favor. Motion Carried.
Agenda Item 2. Final Approval - Lot 19A, Block 81, Caron, Inc. No Action taker
the subdivision plan was not submitted to the Commission.
Agenda Item 3. Final Subdivision Approval - Norton Road & Cole Lane Subdivisior
.ection II, Robert Dietrich, developer. Plans were presented titled: "Final Sub-
ivision Plan, Section Two, Norton Road Subdivision, Property of Robert Dietrich,
~erlin, Connecticut, Hewitt Engineering P.C., Consulting Engineers, as revised
,ecember 31, 1977." Mr. Seelye reported that a bond has been posted and meets the
'equirements. He also stated that the subdivision is completely sewered, but that
.he Commission should be aware that the lot numbered "110" is proposed to be served
'ith a long lateral into the street. Mr. Seelye reported that this was discussed
'ith Mr. Hewitt, that this lateral should be owned by the Kensington Fire District
nd maintained by them. Motion was made by Mr. Piskorski, seconded by Mr. Ba¢caro,
.o approve the final subdivision plans subject to the Kensington Fire District
.ccepting the control and maintenance of a sewer lateral of lot 110 from the entry
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into the street line of Hartland Terrace to the connection of the sewer. All in favor. Hotion
carried,
5. A~enda ltem 4. Revised Subdivision Approval. Lots 25 and 25B~ Block 71~ Orchard Road.
Georle Jarmolinski~ Surveyor. No action taken.
6. Discussion. Hr. Oliviero, owner, D & H Associates, Land Surveying and Land Planning, Bloomfield
Corm., Engineers, Plans dated October, 1978.
7. Agenda Item 5. Revised Regulations. No action taken.
8. Agenda Item 6. Commission Business.
A. Hr. Howard gave a report on the" Sewer Pump Station" Heeting held October 4, 1978.
B. Hinutes of September 26, 1978 were presented. Hotion was made by Hr. Baccaro, seconded by Hr.
Piskorski, to approve the minutes as presented. All in favor. Notion carried.
lteeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Baccaro
Secretary
October 24, 1978
1. Regular meeting of the Berlin Planning Commission was held on October 24, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in
the Town Hall. Those Commissioners in attendance were: Hr. Baccaro, Hr. Piekorski, Hr. Stiano,
Hr. Dobson and Hr. Rosso. Also present were: Hr. Seelye, Town Engineer, and Hr. Howard, Assistant
Toml Engineer,
2. Agenda Item 1. Discussion. Lot 40, Block 54, Robbina Road, T & H Builders, developer. Hr.
Rod He,itt of Hewitt Engineers, presented the plans entitled; "Site Planning, Robbins Road
Subdivision, Berlin, Conn., Hewitt Engineers, Consulting Engineers" Hr. He, itt explained tha~
the plans call for 22 lots which will be serviced by the IiFD. The water line will connect at
Robbins Road and to the water line which serves the To~n Hall and HarJorie Noore V[Lt/~. ~hts
would alleviate the present water pressure problem. Hr. Howard reported that the Inl~a~tland~
and Water Courses Commission approved the project subject to To~n Engineering Department's~view
of the details of the drainage system and drainase swales. The brook is to be piped. Hr. Seelye
stated that the~e are tw~ lots less than 15,000 aq. ft. and these should be revised to conform
with R 15 Zoning. The final plans are to presented at the next meeting of the Planning Commission
No action was taken.
3. Agenda Item 2. Sketch Layout. Lot 31XA, Block 69, Carriage Drive, ~arl Wicklund,,developer.
Hr. Wicklund presented the plans titled: "Sketch Layout, lidgevood Extension, Property of Earl
Wicklnnd, Berlin, Conn." Hr. Seelye stated that two cul-de-sacs are undesireable and that the
original layout called fera road to come out onto Ellsworth Boulevard. It was suggested that
Hr. ~icklund approach the o~ner of the adjoining property to see if an additional strip of land
could be purchased to accomplish this. Several residents were present showint concern regarding
the drainage system. Hr. Seelye stated that if public concern exists, a ~ublic Hearing should be
held. No action wasstaken.
4. Agenda Item 3. Discussion. Lots 20, I0, Block 115,. Orchard Road, Real Crest, Inc. No one was
present from Real Crest, Inc. Letter was presented by Hr. Baccaro addressed to Real Crest, .Inc,
and signed by the Toum Engineer, It was suggested that the To~m Coniae~ be requested to forward
a letter to Real Crest, Inc. Hr. Seelye stated that he would like to contact the attorney involved
before going to To~n Counsel. No action was taken.
5. Agenda Item 4. Discussion. Lots 14, 14B, Block 15, Chamberlain Highway, Henry Waluk, o~ner.
Hr. Waluk presented a layout of his property. He explained that after the sale of his land, he was
left with a uon-conforning lot. Re plans to swap land with the new owner to correct this problem.
The Commissio/nstated that this should be resolved es quickly as possible or action will have to be
taken. No action taken.
6. Discusssion. Revised Subdivision, Lots 25 & 25B, Block 71, Orchard Road. Plans titled: "Hap
showing Revision of Subdivisiot~, Lots 25 & 25B, Block 71, Orchard Road, Berlin, Conn., G. S.
Jarmolinski Associates, dated October 1978 "were presented and discussed. Notion was made by Hr.
Piskorski, seconded by Hr. Baccaro, to approve the plans as presented. AL1 in favor. Notion carrel
7. Agenda Item 5. Other Commission Business.(a) Hinutes. Notion ~ns made by Hr Baccaro, seconded
by Hr. Piskorski, to approve the minutes of October 10, 1978 with minor corrections. All in favor
Notion carried. (b) Regulations. It was decided to designate sections of the regulations to be
reviewed at each meeting when the agenda so allows.
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Respectfully submitted,
Peter Baccaro
Secretary
MINUTES
BOARD OF FINANCE
Regular Meeting
October 10, 1978
Members Present: Thomas W. Ward, Jr., Blanche J. Delaney, Dr. John
McIntosh (8:25), John F. Miller, Joseph A. Bernardi
Others Present: Ga~y S. Clinton, Finance Director; Richard R. Russell,
Superintendent of Public Buildings
Meeting was called to order at 8:12 P.M. by Chairman Ward.
MINUTES
It was moved by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Bernardi and
VOTED to approve the minutes of October 3, 1978 meeting.
ABSENT: Dr. McIntosh
CORRESPONDENCE
Copy of a letter from Mayor Arthur B. ~wers dated September 25,
1978 to George Lubin, Chairman-Park & Recreation Commission, recommending
consideration in advertising for the filling of Larry Graham's position.
He further recommends they consider hiring a Greens Superintendent
rather than a Superintendent of Public Grounds and Recreation.
Letter from George Lubin dated October 6, 1978 requesting this
Board submit a Job Description and salary scale for a position of
Superintendent of the Golf Course. The Commission has proposed a
new system which would consist of three superintendents: of Public
Grounds, of Recreation and of the Golf Course. The Commission will
hold a meeting on Wednesday October 25 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss this.
Chairman Ward requested a letter be sent Mr. Lubin advising
that the Job Description and salary scale be obtained from
the Executive Board and pointing out this Board has only
approved the position of Superintendent of Public Grounds and
Recreation and we have no intention of changing this position.
Letter from Mayor Powers dated October 6, 1978 enclosing a breakdown
of costs and related mill rates for the proposed $2,200,000 bond issue
for improving the Mattabassett District facilities. The information was
prepared by The Connecticut Bank and Trust Company.
Memo from Mr. Clinton dated September 19, 1978 regarding account
#1551 Title XX Home Management. Mrs. Conway has requested this account
not be included as part of her budget as it results in additional
items to be included in reports to state and federal agencies. He
recommends the account number be changed to #141.
Mr. Clinton added that Mrs. Conway will still approve the
bills that come in for payment from this account. It was
agreed to discuss this with Mrs. Conway next Tuesday.
Copy of a letter from Mayor Powers to Nicholas DiMaggio, Chairman-
Board of Police Commissioners, dated September 25, 1978, advising that
the Executive Board has approved payment of $2,157.00 to the nine police
officers who became eligible for an additional week vacation during the
1977-78 fiscal year. As the contract was not signed until the actual
second year of the contract, we felt the officers should be compensated
for the vacation they did not receive. This was done in lieu of actual
vacations because no provision has been made for an additional week
vacation for police officers for last year in this year's budget.
Letter from Mayor Powers dated September 25, 1978, enclosing a
copy of a letter from Joel Cogen, Executive Director of Connecticut
Conference of Municipalities regarding the possibility that Berlin
join as a member community of the National League of Cities. He does
not know how much the membership would cost but will discuss this
with Mr. Cogen and report back to this Board.
TRANSFER
Letter from Mrs. Rita Powers, Registrar of Voters, dated Sept-
ember 12, 1978 requesting a transfer of $1,520.05 to account ~1004
Election Day Expenses to cover the cost of the Democratic Primary
Motion was made by Mrs. Delaney, seconded by Mr. Bernardi
and VOTED to transfer $1,520.00 from #210 Contingency to
account #1004 Election Day Expenses.
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OLD BUSINESS
While reviewing the minutes of the last meeting, Board members
again discussed the proposal brought forth by Mrs. Wilcox for a
survey of the Town's historical assets. It was agreed to advise
Mrs. Wilcox to request the Historic District Commission advise the
townspeople if they wish to be considered for the National Register;
this would allow public participation. The Board would consider
approving funds for all public buildings that the Commission feels
should be considered.
Mr. Russell appeared as requested to review this Board's discussion
with the Mayor last Tuesday concerning the Public Buildings Department
taking over the maintenance of the bath houses at the pools, the
fieldhouse at Sage Park and the clubhouse at Timberlin (see minutes of
October 3, 1978). Chairman Ward asked that Mr. Russell come up with a
figure for supplies and part-time help he would need to get the buildings
ready for summer use. This would be just for maintenance; the Park &
Recreation Department will still handle the pools---painting, scrubbing,
etc.; Mr. Russell will check with Mr. Hrubiec as to who takes care of
repairing the pumps. When he comes in with his budget request, he can
advise us of his estimated cost; obviously, Chairman Ward added, if you
get into something over and above the normal maintenance expense, we
will have to consider it. We have agreed to guarantee you the number of
employees you now have; if the CETA program ends, we will put them on
the General Fund. Mr. Russell said he would give it a try; he will
hire the part-time help in March. He was advised to see the Executive
Board in February to advertise so he will have help in March. Chairman
Ward pointed out the only problem this will leave would be vandalism
after the season starts but he urged Mr. Russell only make temporary
repairs. When a question arose as to unemployment for the part-time
employees, Mr. Clinton advised he felt we could not avoid it. Mr. Russell
asked if this Board would consider an adjustment in his salary for
supervising the additional help. Chairman Ward said it would come
under discussion by the salary committee.
Regarding the increased costs on the Berlin Interceptor Sewer
(see minutes of October 3, 1978), Mr. Bernardi asked what this Board's
responsibility is on these contractS. Dr. McIntosh felt the engineering
firm should have some responsibility on this just as the architect
has on a building. Mr. Bernardi commented further as we have the
responsibility of establishing a mill rate, what goes into that budget
for payment of a debt we have some responsibility for. We may not
be qualified to review the contract but we should see that the ABC'S
are done.
It was agreed to contact Corporation Counsel Jackaway to
inquire if he reviews the contracts that Cahn Engineers
prepare and if so, invite him along with Mr. Seelye and
a representative from Cahn Engineers to a meeting on
October 24, 1978.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith Lind~ren, secretary
MINUTES
BOARD OF FINANCE
Regular Meeting
October 17, 1978
Members Present:
Member Absent:
Others Present:
Thomas W. Ward, Jr., Blanche J. Delaney, Dr. J~hn
McIntosh, John F. Miller, Joseph A. Bernardi
Robert Dacey
Gary S. Clinton, Finance Director; Mrs. Jean Conway,
Supervisor-Public Health Nursing Service; members
of the Nursing Board--Margaret Moorad, Patrlcia Davis,
Ronald Griggs; Morgan Seelye, Director of Public Works;
representing Cahn Engineers-Bob Kleffmann, Arthur
Gruhn, Peter Heynen; Brian Johnson and Tom Kerwin
representing Mohawk Construction Co; James Godfrey,
Chairman-Water & Sewer Commission; Hank Baldyga-WaZer
and Sewer Department; John Heenehan, reporter-Hartford
Courant
Meetinq was ~all~d to orden~a~ R:~3 P_~M. hu.~ha~wm~n w~ .~