1982/01/12 PLANNING COMMZSSION
1. Regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:35 P.M.
December 22, 1981. Commissioners attending were: Mr. Bosso, Mr. Baccaro,
Mr. Pastuszak, Mr. Castiglioni, alternate, seated for Mrs. Wilcox, and
Woznis, alternate, seated for Mr. Stiano. Also present, Mr. Seelye, Town
Engineer.
2. Agenda Item 1. Site plan review, ]700 Wilbur Cross Highway. Mr. John
Buzzuto~ Jr., owner, presented a s~etch plan of the proposed rental storage
building and described his proposal. He was informed that he would have to
submit a detailed site plan in conformance with Section 11.77 of the zoning
regulations.
3. Agenda Item 2. Site plan review, Webster Square. Mr. Donald Sweet represented
Chase Enterprises~ owner, presented sketch plans of the proposed conversion of
the Minit Auto Care building to a"railroad salvage" type discount store to be
occupied by Villa Discount Stores. Mr. Sweet e×p]a~ned that t~e building e×terior
would be repaired end painted and the overhead doors on both sides closed in
with cement block masonry. He was informed that a detailed site pIan for the
vicinity of the building would have to be submitted. The requirements of Section 11.77
of the zoning regulation were discussed with Mr. Sweet.
4. Agenda Item 3. Bond reduction, Section 9. Blue Ridge Heights. Mr. Seelye
presented a letter from Mr. Leonard Abrahamson requesting a bond reduction for
Section 9 Blue Ridge Heights for work completed to date. Mr. Seelye recommended a
reduction of bond from $1~5,000.00 to $]29,000.00. So moved by Mr. Baccaro,
seconded by Mr. Pastuszak, and passed.
5. Agenda Item 41 Other commission business. Mr. Roland Nadeau appeared and
requested consideration of a bond reduction for Sections 5 & 5A, Bellevue Acres.
Motion by Mr. Castiglioni, seconded by Mr. Baccaro, and passed to place Mr.
Nadeau's request on the agenda. Mr. Seelye explained that the bo~d reduction
would cover the cost of a sidewalk recently installed in Middletown Road.
Work remaining includes loam and seeding in the vicinity of thc sidewalk. Motion
by Mr. Castiglioni, seconded by Mrs. Woznis to reduce the subdivision bond for
Section 5 & 5A~ Bel]ew:e Acres From SP,000.00 to $500.00, it being understood
that the funds included in this reduction be used for payment to the sidewalk
contractor, as and if necessary. Motion passed.
On motion by Mr. Castiglioni, seconded by Mrs. Woznis, the minutes of the
Eecember 8, 1981 meeting were approved.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
Respectfully sumbitted,
Peter Baccaro, Secretary
BERLIN PLANNING COMMISSION
!. eezular meetinE of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M.,
January 12, 1982. Commissioners attending were! }~r. Rosso, Mr. Baccaro, Mr. Pastuszak,
~rs. Wilcox, and P~r. Castiglioni, alternate, seated for P~r. Stiane. Also present,
~r. Seelye, ~own Engineer.
2. Agenda Item 1. ~r. Augusto Oliviero appeared and requested release of the sub~
division bond for ~ine Tree Builders (Pine Tree Court). After discussion with
the developer~ motion by Mr. Baccaro, seconded by Mr. Pastuszak, and passed, to release
the subdivision bond For Pine Tree Builders, with the understanding that Mr. Oliviero
~.~ill re~rade and seed the grassed portion of the street right~of-way near the north~
east corner of Lot llA, Block 29E, when weather permits this spring to allow better
draina~e~ and that the maintenance bond would cover the cost of this required work.
3. Agenda Item 2. Other Commission Business. It was thc consensus of the meeting
that the schedule of thc regular meetings for 1982 would be the second and fourth
Tuesdays each month at 7:30 P.M., room 6, Berlin Town Hall
Mr. Seelye reported that ~r. George Garrity has requested that the bond for the
Garrity Acres subdivision be reduced to $225.00, the cost of pinning the four lots.
}~otion by Mr. Cas~iglioni, seconded by Mrs. Wilcox, and passed, to place Mr. Garrity's
reouest on the agenda. A~ter discussion, motion by Mr. Castiglioni, seconded by Mr.
Baccaro, and passed , to reduce the subdivision bond ~'or Oarrity Acres to $225.00.
After discussion, motion by Mr. Pastuszak, seconded by Mrs. Wilcox, and passed, to
recommend the zone change from Planned Industry to General Commercial for a portion
of Lot 1, Block 127, for the following reasons:
Berlin Planning cont. January 12, 1982
Zone change complies with Town Plan of Development.
Lot would be more conforming if in General Commercial Zone.
Entire lot would be within one zone~ presently in two zones.
Election of offlcers for 1982. Motion by Mr. Castiglioni, seconded by Mr.
Pastuszak, and passed, to re-elect the incumbents.
The minutes of the December 22, 1981 meeting were approved after motion b~ Mr.
Casti~lioni, seconded by ~r. ~astuszak.
After review of' the proposed revisions to the subdivision regulations, voted to
recommend adoption of the revised regulations, and to schedule a public hearing
at 7~30 P.~. February 9, 1982.
Weetin~ adjourned at 9:30
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Baccaro, Secretary
BERLIN PLANNING COMMISSION
1. Regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M.,
Ye~ruary 9, 1982. Commissioners attending were: Mr. Rosso, Mr. Pastuszak, Mrs.
Wilcox, ~r. Castiglioni, alternate seated for ~r. Baccaro, and Mrs. Woznis, alternate,
seated for ~r. Stiano. ~. ~stuszak was appointed as active secretary. Also
present, ~r. Seelye~ Town Engineer, and Mrs. Petanovitch, recordinR secretary.
2. Azenda Item 1. Public Hearing - Revised Subdivision Regulations. Mr. Rosso
called the hearing to order at 7:35 P.M. Mr. Pastuszak read the call.
3. Agenda Item 2. Site Ulan Approval - General Commercial Zone. Mr. John Bozzuto,
owner, appeared and presented a plan entitled "Midstate ~otors, Inc., Wilbur Cross --~.
Highway, Berlin, Connecticut, Site ~ian Revised to Show Rental Storage Units", dated
3/20/78, revised to 1/29/82, by Hewitt Eng]neer]ng P.C. Mr. Bczzuto explained the
det~i]s of ~is proposed new rental storage building. The building will be
constructed of materials slmilar to and willbe painted to match the existing building
at the front of the lot. After discussion, motion by Mr. Castiglioni , seconded
by ~r. Pastuszak, and passed, to approve the site plan as presented.
4. Agenda Item 3. Bond Reduction. Mr. Seelye reported that Mr. Leonard Abrahamson
has requested a further bond reduction for Blue Ridge Heights, Section 9, reflecting
substantial completion of the storm drainage. Motion by Mrs. Wilcox, seconded by
Wr. Casti~lioni~ and passed, to reduce the subdivision bond for Section 9 from
~]29,000.C0 to ~123~500.00.
5. Agenda Item 4. Revised Subdivision Approval. Mr. Seelye explained that Mr.
Jarmolinski, who was ~oin~ to present this proposal was 111. Mr. Seelye then presented
a plan entitled "Revised Subdivision Plan, Section 2, Spruce Brook Industrial Park,
Map Showing ~roposed Revision of Lots 7 & liE, Block 153, New Park Drive, Berlin,
Connecticut," dated January 22, 1982, Scale 1"- 80', by G.S. Jarmolinski Associates.
Mr. Seelye explained the proposal which is to transfer the rear ~ortiion of Lot 7
owned by New Hermes, Inc. and Rowland, Inc. to the Summit Corporation, owner of Lot liE.
Mr. Seelye pointed out that a drainage swale from property to the east crossed the
area in ~uestion, and that the plan shows this swale, and includes a note "Surface
drainage not to be obstructed". After discussion, motlon by Mr. Pastuszak, seconded
by Wrs. Woznis, and passed, to approve the above entitled revised subdivision, as
presented.
6. Agenda Item 5. Subdivision Discussion, Sage Acres. Mr. Wicklund appeared and
presented sketch maps of the Sage Acres subdivision showin~ alternate street and
lot layouts. Also present were Mr. & Mrs. Checko, residents at 1276 Worthington
~]dge, the old Sage ho~se. ~fter discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission
that the alternate showing two lots on Worthington Ridge, north oF the Checko property
was ~referred. Sidewalks were discussed, and Wt. Wicklund was instructed to prepare a
detailed plan, showing the exlsting stone wall, trees, edge of pavements, and other
features so that a decision can be reached regarding the sidewalks, whic~ are
required by regulations.
MINUTES
BOARD OF FINANCE
Regular Meeting
January 12, 1982
Members Present:
Others Present:
Joseph A. Bernardi, Angelo J. Tiezzl, Kenneth L.
MacKenzie, Blanche J. Delaney, Steven Vandrilla,
Dr. John P. Mclntosh
Gary S. Clinton, Finance Director; Chief of Police
William B. Scalise; Angelo Barcella, Member, Board of
Police Commissioners; Florence Barrell, Senior Citizens
Director; Joseph Murphy, Chairman, Commission for the
Aging; Charles C. Davis, Social Services Director;
Mark Marselli, The Courant
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Chairman Bernardi.
MINUTES
Motion was made by Dr. Mclntosh, seconded by Mr. Vandrilla, and
VOTED to approve the Minutes of January 7, 1981.
CORRESPONDENCE
A copy of the Town of Berlin Revenue Report for the period 7/1/81 through
12/31/81 was received by all Board members.
A llst of the town vehicles as of November 1981 was received by all Board
members.
A listing of the books in the Legal Library as of January 8, 1982, was
received by all Board members.
A memorandum was received from Gary S. Clinton, Finance Director dated
January II, 1982, detailing the policy of area towns regarding their policy
as concerns provisions of a legal library for their Corporation Counsel.
A memorandum was received from Gary S. Clinton, Finance Director, dated
January Il, 1982, regarding Account #202, Audit & Accounting. He stated
that he had received an estimate of $300 to have the audit report reviewed
for the Certificate of Conformance. He requested that this account be
adjusted from the $21,200 figure and requested that the cost be divided
between the Water Control Commission and the General Town Government.
It was the consensus of the Board members that $18,000 be allocated
to the General Town Government, Account #202, Audit & Accounting,
and that $3,750 be allocated to the Water Control Commission for
the audit for the period July l, 1981-June 30, 1982.
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A copy of a letter was received from Morgan Seelye, Director of Public
Works, dated January 8, 1982, to Mayor Ward listing the priority of the
capital equipment requested through fiscal year 1985/86.
Coples of this letter will be made for all Board members.
A letter was received from Mayor Ward dated January 7, 1982, to Chair-
man Bernardi requesting that the Board change the title of Account #1815,
Miscellaneous, in the Fire Board budget.
This will be discussed when they come in on January 16.
A letter was received from Mayor Ward dated January 12, 1982, to Chair-
man Bernardi regarding the Percival Pool project and enclosing a memorandum
from George Wiecek, Park and Recreation Commission, to George Lubln,
Chairman of the Commission, dated December 28, 1981. This memorandum
concerned additional funding required to repair the gutters. The sand-
blasting will be accomplished by Park and Recreation personnel, with their
funds, in the spring.
Dr. Mclntosh stated that as the Public Buildings Commission built the
pool this should be turned over to Mr. Gandolfo.
TOWN MEETING
A letter was received from Mayor Ward dated January 11, 1982, requesting
that the $29,000.00 received from the sale of land in Middletown be
placed in the Capital Non-Recurring Fund.
It was determined that the total amount received was $37,564.13 and that
the additional $8,000.00 would be placed in the General Fund. Section
8-5 (d) of the Charter wes reviewed and it was determined that this
would require Town Meeting approval.
Dr. Mclntosh stated that we should put the whole thing into the Capital
Non-Recurring Fund and then come back. He stated that it is money that
we never expected to get.
Motion was made by Dr. Mclntosh, seconded by Mr. VandrlIIa, to
authorize the Executive Board to call_~.TQwn Meeting to appropriate
a sum not to exceed $37,564.13.from thelFund Balance to Account ~9147,
capital Non-Re~uFring Fund.---
OPPOSED: Mr. MaCKenzie, Mr. Ti~zzi
MOTION PASSED
A Budget Change Form dated January 7, 1982, was received from Morgan
Seelye, Town Engineer, requesting $22,000.00 to Account #610, Snow & ice
removal-materials, in order Lo purchase 2,000 cubic yards of sand at
$4.00/yard and 500 tons of salt at $30.O0/ton. Mr. Seelye explained
that he would purchase one-half of this now and the other half would
be purchased later only if necessary.
Mr. Clinton stated that $18,500.00 was originally allocated; SI,O00.O0
is left.
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Mr. Vandrilla questioned if the budget is low in this area. Chairman
Bernardi stated that this is not a predictable account. Last winter
was very mild and there was a stockpile left from the previous winter.
Motion was made by Mrs. DelaneY, seconded by Dr. Mclntosh, and
VOTED to authorize the Executive Board to call a Town Meeting to
appropriate a sum not to exceed $22,000,00 from the Fund Balance
to Account #610, Snow & ice removal-materials, for purchase of
sand and salt.
A Budget Change Form dated January 12, 1982, was received from the
Registrars of Voters requesting $7,078,51 to Account #1004, Election
Day expenses, for the special election held on January 12, 1982.
Motion was made by Mrs. Delaney, seconded by Mr. Tiezzl, end
VOTED to authorize the Executive Board to call a Town Meeting
to appropriate a sum not to exceed $7,078.51 from Account #240,
Contingency, to Account #1004, Election Day expenses, for the
special election held on January 12, 1~82.
A Budget Change Form dated January 11, 1982, was received from Richard
Russell, Public Buildings Superintendent, requesting $5,550.00 to a
capital account in order to replace the alr conditioning compressor
that services the Media Center at Berlin High School.
Mr. Russell ~tated that this compressor went at the end of August 1981.
A Budget Change Form was denied by the Executive Board in September and
he was told to take the money out of his #3813 account, Contracted services,
to fix it. The warranty expired three months previously. This price
includes a warranty. The air conditioner is needed to keep the humidity
down for the books in the Media Center. The manufacturers have told
Mr. Russell that two more increases are expected by March.
Motion was made by Mr. Tiezzi, seconded by Mr. Vandrilla, to
authorize the Executive Board to call a Town Meeting to appropriate
a sum not to exceed $5,550.00 from Account #240, Contingency, to
Account #9146, Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement - Media
Center (new). OPPOSED: Dr. Mclntosh
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Mr. Vandrilla, seconded by Dr. Mclntosh, at 8:ll P.M.
to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel.
It was moved by Mr. Tiezzi, seconded by Dr. Mclntosh, at 8:15 P.M.
to go out of Executive Session.
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A Budget Change Form dated January 19, 1982, was received from S. Samuel
Valentl, Chairman, Board of Police Commission, requesting that $35,000.00
be transferred from Account #2002, Police Personnel and Dispatchers, to
Account #2003, Overtime, for overtime for the remainder of the year as
there are three vacancies which will not be filled until July l, 1982.
Chief Scalise and Mr. Barcella appeared to explain this request.
Chief Scalise stated that he would like to inform the Board that they
have had the testing procedures in the Police Department and would like
the opportunity to put the men on who came out the highest in the test
as supernumeraries full-time. Their performance will be evaluated and,
~f satisfactory, they will be put on as officers July 1. He stated
that ~t will not cost us any more money in overtime than it would to
hire three new people. He stated that they will not exceed their
personnel budget. However, he has not equated the overtime out to every
person. He would like to have another testing procedure in March; he
was'very unhappy with the physical testing.
Chairman Bernardi stated that the three individual that ere going to
be hired effective July 1, 1982, w~ll be supernumeraries up to then.
Chief Scalise replied that they will be replacing supernumeraries that
they no longer have.
ChaiAman Bernardi asked if the contract with the officer stipulates
that there is a certain number of fixed hours. Chief Scallse replied no.
He stated that they pay the officers time and a half. In addition to
the 40 hour week they receive time and a half; in addition to working an
eight hour day they receive time and a half. He continued that he would
like to have the supernumeraries on for six months and then a six months
probationary period as police officers.
Mr. Barcella stated that they will realize the savings on the fringe
benefits. Mr. Clinton stated that this would be a savings of 17~.
Mr. Vandrilla questioned the. turn-over the officers per year. Chief
$calise cited two officers who have left recently.
Motion was made by Mrs. Delaney, seconded by Dr. Mclntosh, and
VOTED to authorize the Executive Board to call a Town Meeting
to appropriate a sum not to exceed $35,000.00 from Account #2002,
Police Personnel and Dispatchers, to Account #2003, Overtime.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commission for the Agin9 Budget
Mr. Murphy and Mrs. Barrell appeared to present this budget.
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Mr. Murphy stated that he was told yesterday morning at a meeting with
the Mayor that no new personnel will be hired.
Account #2507, Transportation for Senior Citizens, was discussed, Mr.
Clinton stated that this is basically a salary item now and also covers
insurance cost on the mini-bus as well as gas.
Chairman Bernardi questioned who fills up the bus. Mrs. Barrell replied
that the driver fills it up and makes out a slip. Mr. Clinton stated
that he gets the records as of June 30.
Chairman Bernardl requested that Mrs. Barrell take the odometer reading
June 30 in order to ascertain the operational cost.
Social Services
Mr. Davis appeared to present this budget.
He stated that Account #2755, Youth Services Grant, cannot be considered
until the legislature acts.
~,,=~u~ u~cubs~on commenceo regaroing Account #275b, Welfare. He
stated that there is a 70% increase tn welfare. He has handled 135 new
in a year's time. From June 30-December 30 80 new cases have come through
and he has expended $41,200. On July 30 the state discontinued a program
coverlng people not covered by Social Security o~ Title X1X and are not
able to work. This program covers two people at Margaret's Rest home
($680 each/month) and one individual at home ($350/month). The reimburse-
ment is 90~ of the benefits to the participants. They receive approxi-
mately 80% after administrative costs. There are presently averaging
$7-7,500 in welfare benefits/month. He stated that they are picking up
a ~umbe~ of people who have mental problems. There are 85 cases today
that have been picked up as of July l. He stated that due to the
present economics he is seeing more and more townspeople.
He stated that the Workfare Program went into effect last January 1.
During the first year he has had 167 people. He has put about five
people to work each month at some capacity within the town. One glrl
~s tabulating gas slips for Ed Haber; another is cleaning in the Town
Hall; another 9~rl is cleaning at the Community Cente'r; others are
working in Water and Sewer, Highway and Park and Recreation. Of these
people they gave 2,168 hours which is equal to $7,036. The greatest
number of hours worked is 29 3/4 hours/week. Mr. Davis stated that
it is his responsibility to allocate the individual to the job. He
stated that they receive $35/person for each person working on the
first day of the month.
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He stated that between himself and the Youth Worker, Michael Sangeloty,
they counsel, on the average, one person/day. They had 380 cases last
year.
He stated that the state is allowing $1,000/person for the energy program.
They have had 40 applicants so far; mostly elderly people. This program
has a lot of paperwork.
He stated that he has no clerical help. He does take confidential letters
to the Mayor's office, but does his own bookkeeping. If he had clerical
assistance he would do investigation;on welfare cases.
Mr. Vandrilla questioned if part of the clerical salary would be offset
by the potential welfare savings. Mr. Davis replied yes.
Chairman Bernardi stated that the recommendation for clerical assistance
should come from Mr. D'Errlco, Mr. Tiezzi commented that there should
be some kind of coordination,
Mr, Davis continued by stating that $125,000 has been included for
welfare next year, but he questions if it will be adequate. He stated
that he will probably be back in March for an additional $30~000 to
finish this year.
He states that the churches in town have given him additlonal money for
fuel for people who do not fit into guidelines, This means that they
are also serving a portion of the community that does not fit into any
specific category.
~apital
As a experiment with the money which they received from the state last
yea~ propane was installed on Richard Russell's truck which has shown
considerable savings.
Police Department
Mr. Clinton reported to the Board members that the salaries for the
Chief and Deputy Chief were not in line with the Executive Board's thinking.
He also stated that the study which Mr. D'Errico conducted during
February and March 1980 has not been implemented.
Pub/lc Buildln~s
Dr, Mclntosh questioned who ~akes care of the maintaince in the public
buildings, He specifically questioned the $25 charge for custodian
services at the South Kensington Fire Department.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Alexandra D. Dempsey
Sec?etary