2008-10-08
MINUTES
Plan of Conservation and Development Implementation Committee
October 8, 2008 @ 6:30 p.m. – Room 8
1.The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Council Member Joan Carey.
Attendees: Bruce Moore, Joan Carey, Michael Delorenzo, Stephen Kelly, Jim
Mahoney, Bob Nieman, Denise McNair, Tammi Saddler, Dave Cyr, Hellyn
Riggins, and Len Zielinski.
2.Acceptance of Minutes – no minutes
3.Jim Mahoney, Economic Development Director, gave an in depth discussion on
the Sherwood Tool Property. The property will be undergoing an environmental
cleanup and redevelopment. Jim also shared useful information on the
Neighborhood Affordable Housing as it relates to the POCD. The Town has a 4
year moratorium under section 8-30g of the State Affordable Housing Appeal
statute by making 2 % progress toward the goal of having 10% of its units
affordable. The P & Z Commission is involved in this matter and will be re-
writing the zoning laws/ordinance. There is also the possibility of getting a grant
to fund a study on this matter.
4.Art Simonian, Public Works Director/Town Engineer, shared new information
regarding the need to update the town’s sewer capacity maps based upon DEP
mandates.
5.*Update from Commissions
ZBA – Attorney Weber has been working with this Commission to re-enforce
what their role is (i.e. to determine if an applicant can provide hardship).
EDC – Northeast Utilities is moving their headquarters to Hartford. TM Industries
sold to a company in Tempe, Arizona. Unemployment rate in Berlin is currently
at 5% and the State of Connecticut is at 6%.
Park & Recreation – Discussion on the status of the Bicentennial Park parking lot
situation. This matter has gone to P & Z for an 8-24 report and now it will be put
back on the Town Council agenda soon. Pistol Creek has been purchased by the
Town and the Town may be looking at uses for this piece of property. There is
currently an Eagle Scout who is making some improvements to the walking trails
(i.e. adding directional signs).
6.Schedule Next Meeting – January 28, 2009 at 6:30PM
7.Adjourned at 8:00 PM
Submitted by: Tammi Saddler, Assistant Town Manager