1989-03-13 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MINUTES -- MARCH 1989
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The March 13, 1989 meeting of the Economic Development Commission was called
to order at 7:00 P.M. by chairman Donald Ward. Those present were George
Soliwoda, Tom Stregowski, Gary Bouchard, Bruce Trevethan, Bob Morande, John
Frink, Ron Stack, Mary Agostini, and Charlie Karno. Mayor Peters; Phil
Ferraguto, chairman of the Zoning Commission; and Tim Sullivan, Corporation
Counsel, were also present for part of the meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Soliwoda, seconded by Mr. Morande and voted unanimously
to approve the minutes of the February 14, 1989 meeting.
Mr. Trevethan gave the Financial Report. A motion was made by Mr. Stregowski,
seconded by Mr. Soliwoda and voted unanimously to accept the Financial Report.
Mr. Ward requested that the Mayor, Mr. Ferraguto, and Attorney Sullivan attend
the meeting to discuss and better understand land fill problems and zoning
problems. Commission members spoke about their concerns relating to the
Manafort land fill and the Deming Road landfill in regards to what is being
dumped at both and possible resultant pollution problems. Mr. Ferraguto
explained the process for granting a permit to the City of New Britain to
increase the height of the Deming Road landfill and the conditions for landscaping
and screening. He also explained that the Zoning Commission has no control over
what is being dumped, this is controlled by the State DEP. The Mayor will
investigate and contact the DEP for retesting if necessary. Mayor Peters
suggested that the Commission send him a request in writing for him to look
into the matter and contact the DEP.
The job of the Zoning Enforcment Officer was discussed. Mr. Ferraguto requested
that any zoning violations seen by Commission members be reported to either
him or the Zoning Enforcement Officer, Roger Gaudio.
Mr. Stregowski gave an up-date on the Farmington Avenue Revitalization Program.
He informed the Commissioners that Peter Staye is no longer with L. Wagner and
Associates and Bill Smith will be replacing Mr. Staye. A new application was
received for 1057 Farmington Avenue but more information is needed.
Mr. Karno reviewed the 1989-90 budget as approved by the Finance Board. It
essentially will remain the same as the current budget.
Mr. Karno passed out a draft of a community newsletter for the Commission
members to read and comment on. He is planning on mailing this to all residents
and businesses in Berlin when finalized.
Mr. Karno is proposing two amendments to the zoning regulations. The first is
an amendment for outside storage which will be presented at a public hearing
on April 12. He passed around copies of a draft of another amendment for the
processing of excavation material.
The EIS Brake Parts situation was discussed. Mr. Ward requested that Mr. Karno
contact the Engineering Department to draw up a rough map with a road from
EIS to the Berlin Turnpike with a cost estimate.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Guite, Secretary