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JUNE 18, 1998
The regular meeting of the Conservation Commission was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chairman
Richard Schmidt.
PRESENT - Chairman Richard Schmidt, Commissioners Christina Berger, David Kall, Michele
Spacek, and new alternate member Craig Wallace.
ABSENT - Commissioners Guy Hoffman and Joseph Roberts.
Vice Chairman DeLorenzo was seated at 6:38 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Glidden made a motion to accept the minutes of 5/12/98 as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Berger. All in favor.
Motion carried.
AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Use of Town Lands
Vice Chairman DeLorenzo reported that the Herald newspaper had been present for the posting
of the Conservation Area signs at the Wigwam Road entrance to Ragged Mountain. Two signs
were removed by persons unknown and found in the trash barrel the next day. Vice Chairman
DeLorenzo said that he would move some signs higher and the BCC will continue to post more
signs on Town owned open space.
Commissioners Spacek and DeLorenzo attended the first Open Space Committee Meeting on
May 21, 1998. Some issues that were discussed included the role of the Berlin Land Trust,
liability concerns, and the need to classify and categorize Berlin's open space land.
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Commissioner Berger moved to purchase a publication entitled"Cost of Community Services for
Southern New England" for$16.00 plus tax. Seconded by Commissioner Glidden. All in favor.
Motion carried.
B. Paper Goods Property
Commissioner Spacek reported that she had a signage proposal and would get a price.
Commissioner Glidden reported that he had located a suitable rock for the sign. A few BCC
members would study the site for possible placement.
Chairman Schmidt reported that the dam was found to be physically sound but needs minor
work. Estimates for repairs had been at$50,000 to $80,000. The Marjorie Moore Fund,the
State, and Town funds could be used.
C. Fund to Purchase Open Space
Vice Chairman DeLorenzo stated that currently the fund had several thousand dollars. Ideas on
how to increase funding were discussed.
D. Timberlin Expansion
Nothing new to report at this time.
E. Review Action Items
Chairman Schmidt reported that the DEP is waiting on a settlement; part of which addresses the
Stan Chem Fish Ladder.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Schmidt reported that Bonnie Therrien, Town Manager, had invited the BCC to a
meeting Meriden relative to a proposed development on the Meriden side of Routes 5 and 15.
Unfortunately the invitation was not taken as the meeting took place earlier today. No feedback
has been received thus far.
Chairman Schmidt stated that the BCC had been invited to a meeting held on 6/2/98 by Bob
Peters of the Charter Revision Commission regarding any comments the BCC might have. No
one attended the meeting. This promoted a discussion about possible revision to the charter on
behalf of the BCC. It was noted that time was of the essence regarding this issue.
Commissioner Glidden exited the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
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Vice Chairman DeLorenzo moved that the BCC draft a change to the Planning and Zoning
charter as it affects the BCC and forward it to the Charter Revision Commission. Seconded by
Commissioner Spacek. All in favor.
Motion carried.
A discussion followed this motion.
CORRESPONDENCE
The BCC received the following correspondence:
1. A letter from the DEP to the Town Clerk concerning maps available to the Town with regards
to the Endangered Species Mapping Project.
2. A letter from the DEP containing the accepted and approved Water Quality Certificate for
Pistol Creek Golf Course Development from the DEP for regulated activities.
3. A letter from the Middlesex Water Conservation District concerning the Riverside
Landscaping Conference.
4. The DOT Statewide Drainage Maintenance Plan
5. Green Circle Program Application
6. "From the Land"publication
7. "Connecticut Wildlife"publication
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Spacek moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. The motion was seconded.
All in favor.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Tina M. DeGrandi
Recording Secretary
cc: BCC Members
BCC file
Bonnie Therrien, Town Manager
Linda Olson, Mayor