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MAY 12, 1998
The regular meeting of the Conservation Commission was called to order at 6:37 p.m. by Vice
Chairman Michael DeLorenzo.
PRESENT - Vice Chairman Michael DeLorenzo, Commissioners Richard Glidden, Guy Hoffman,
and Christina Berger.
ABSENT - Commissioners Michele Spacek, Joseph Roberts, David Kall and Chairman Richard
Schmidt.
Commissioner Spacek was seated at 6:42 p.m.
AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
Bill Welch, former Commissioner, of Worthington Ridge expressed his concern for the City of New
Britain Watershed property from Hart's Pond to Glen Street. He commented that the BCC should
pursue to preserve that property. He further commented that the Girl Scout Camp property next to
Bicentennial Park should be looked into to preserve that as well. Mr. Welch reminded the BCC about
the Jack Ritter Fund which can be used for purchasing trees and shrubs for wildlife and stream
buffers.
David Pawlowski of Sanctuary Lane, stated that he would like to see the Town come up with a plan,
policy or zoning regulation to categorize open space. He mentioned the Timberlin Park Golf Course
Proposal and the Marjorie Moore Bird Sanctuary as examples of what can happen to open space.
He said that we need something solid to protect these parcels.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Glidden moved to accept the minutes of 4/14/98 as written. The motion was
seconded. Four in favor. One abstention by Commissioner Berger.
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Use of Town Lands
The idea for turning over Town owned open space lands to the Berlin Land Trust was discussed.
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Vice Chairman DeLorenzo noted that there was a need to find out more about the bylaws and
other documents concerning land trusts, the Berlin Land Trust, and public access to land trust
lands.
Commissioner Hoffman presented information about the State house bill number 5034 regarding
"An Act Concerning Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition."
Vice Chairman DeLorenzo reported that there was no progress made with the Ragged Mountain
West Lane entrance plan.
Commissioner Spacek obtained the nails for the conservation area signs.
Vice Chairman DeLorenzo spoke to a reporter from the Herald and the Citizen and will be setting
up an appointment with them regarding our conservation area posting initiative. Commissioner
Hoffman reported that one sign was missing.
B. Timberlin Expansion
Commissioner Berger reported that she had attended the committee meeting. No further news to
report at this time.
C. Paper Goods Pond
Vice Chairman DeLorenzo reported that $500 had been approved for the next fiscal year for the
Paper Goods monument.
Commissioner Spacek will look into a price for a plaque.
Commissioner Glidden will locate a rock for the plaque.
D. Fund to Purchase Open Space
Discussed in part under Use of Town Lands. No additional discussion on this item.
E. Review Action Items
#5 Stan Chem Fish Ladder
Commissioner Glidden reported that the fish ladder may be built due to a State settlement with
Manafort Brothers. This info was reported via the newspaper.
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#3 Lamentation Mountain Ridge top Pact
Vice Chairman DeLorenzo reported that Chairman Schmidt had attended the Traprock Ridge
Compact Ceremony and had signed the pact on behalf of the Conservation Commission for the
Town of Berlin.
NEW BUSINESS
Vice Chairman DeLorenzo announced that Craig Wallace would be the new commission member
for the BCC.
Commissioner Spacek initiated a discussion concerning the new Charter Revision Committee.
Commissioners will study the charters of other towns and bring back ideas to improve our own
Charter regarding the powers and duties of the BCC.
CORRESPONDENCE
The commission received the following correspondence:
1. A schedule from the DEP for Hunting License classes.
2. The Trust for Public Lands Publication
3. The DEP Connecticut Wildlife Publication
Commissioner Glidden exited the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Spacek moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. The motion was seconded. All
in favor.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Tina M. DeGrandi
Recording Secretary
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Bonnie Therrien, Town Manager
Linda Olson, Mayor
BERLIN CONSERVATION COMMISSION
ACTION ITEMS - MAY 12, 1998
DATE NAME (S) DESCRIPTION
1 . 1/31/91 BCC Acquire/develop land for
Berlin (ongoing) .
2. 5/12/92 BCC Natural Resource Inventory
Committee.
3. 1/3/91 RJS Land Conservation Plan with
Middletown and Meriden -
Lamentation Mountain.
4. 2/13/91 BCC Establish mechanism for
obtaining information on
State laws and regulations
regarding open space.
5. 3/8/94 RJS/RG Stan Chem Fish Ladder.
6. 3/14/95 GH Land Care Volunteer Sub-
committee.
7. 12/10/96 JR/MD/RG Develop stewardship plan for
Ragged Mountain.
8. 12/10/96 JR/MS Monument for Paper Goods site.
9. 12/10/96 MS/MD Non-Point Source Pollution.
10. 7/8/97 BCC Greenway Acquisitions