2002-10-08 o `�i `°�ti TOWN OF BERLIN
3 >�ilis `�C, Conservation Commission RECTI a'EO FOR FILING
9 �'"'', " Town Hall • Berlin, CT 06037
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CONSERVATION COMMISSION 1 CrC'., ` • •,` CE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2002 LE. L.1:!, C T.
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Members Present:
Michael DeLorenzo, Chairman Richard Schmidt, Vice-Chairman
Michele Spacek Wallace F. Ebner
Peter F. Regan Richard A. Glidden
Guy Hoffman
Juliet Benjamin, Secretary
Members Excused:
Christina Berger
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman DeLorenzo called the meeting to order @ 6:30 P.M.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, & JULY 9,
2002:
Commissioner Glidden MOVED to accept the Minutes of Tuesday,
September 10, 2002 as written. SECONDED by Commissioner Ebner.
Chairman DeLorenzo Abstained. MINUTES APPROVED.
The TABLED Minutes of Tuesday, July 9, 2002 were removed from table.
Commissioner Glidden MOVED to accept the Minutes of Tuesday, July 9, 2002
as written. SECONDED by Commissioner Regan & UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
3. AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS:
None
4. NEW BUSINESS:
Storm Drain Markers - Vice-Chairman Schmidt submitted an envelope
containing copies of the Streamside Landowners Booklet and some Storm Drain
Markers to be given to Chairman DeLorenzo's neighbor who works for the State
DOT. The markers, which used as a warning sign and are affixed to the back of
storm drains show a picture of a fish and contain the wording, "No Dumping -
Drains to River". Through a $500 grant to the Mattabassett River Watershed
Committee to Berlin and Cromwell, given by Sam's Club and Wal-Mart, three
hundred of these markers will be glued in place by UPBEAT Volunteers on
storm drains in Berlin. Commissioner Glidden noted that he would ask Jim
Horbal of the Public Works Dept. how many storm drains are located in Berlin.
Commissioner Glidden suggested that the Kiwanis might like to donate monies
to supply more Storm Drain Markers for this project. Vice-Chairman Schmidt
stated that the markers cost approximately $1.50 each.
Conservation Commission Minutes-10/08/2002 -Page 2
Phase 1, Plan of Conservation and Development - Chairman
DeLorenzo noted that he had e-mailed all Commissioners a copy of Phase 1 of
the Plan of Conservation and Development report for their review. He asked
that all members submit any comments or modifications to him by e-mail
before this week is over. Commissioner Regan stated that he was interested in
the portion that listed Historic Sites as being culturally significant, mainly
where his street, Westview Terrace, was listed as the site of some Lustron
houses. Commissioners surmised that Lustron must have been the designer or
manufacturer and Commissioner Regan noted that some of the houses on the
street are built of steel and that these may be the homes that the report
references.
Joint Meeting - Berlin Conservation Commission/Berlin Land Trust
- Chairman DeLorenzo stated that he has been asked for a joint meeting to be
held between these two groups to plan an Open Space Brochure. The
Commissioners were in agreement that this joint effort would be a good way to
promote open space in Berlin. Chairman DeLorenzo will coordinate a meeting
date.
5. OLD BUSINESS:
A. USE OF TOWN LANDS -
1. Webster Park/Walking Trails - Commissioner Glidden noted
that now that the Berlin Fair is over he would have more time
to devote to this project. He plans to call Joe Tedone to
discuss this item.
2. Town Forest Ordinance - No new information available on
this item.
3. Bradley Property, Chamberlain Highway - Commissioners
discussed possible use and remediation of this property.
Commissioners in agreement that this property will probably
be left as open space until monies are available for
improvements to make a portion of it usable for sports fields.
4. Girl Scout Property, Chamberlain Highway - Vice-Chairman
Schmidt stated that he had spoken with Town Manager
Therrien about this property. Wetland areas are being marked
with pink ribbons in anticipation of improvements to the
property to make it usable as a campground for the Girl
Scouts.
5. Streamside Landowners Booklet - Chairman DeLorenzo
noted that he has received positive feedback regarding the
mailing of the Streamside Landowners Booklet.
B. OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION - Nothing new to report on this item.
C. LAND CARE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - Commissioner Glidden
plans to meet with other members of the Committee,
Commissioners Regan and Hoffman. Vice-Chairman Schmidt
noted that the original program members comprised about a
dozen members that watched over Ragged Mountain and another
dozen for all the other areas in town. He suggested that
Commissioner Glidden's Committee contact former members and
Conservation Commission Minutes-10/08/2002-Page 3
see if they are willing to be a part of the revitalized program. Vice-
Chairman Schmidt felt that two groups of volunteers would be
needed to take a special interest in overseeing the open space
properties and reporting back to the Conservation Commission on
a regular schedule throughout the year. Commissioner Spacek
noted that she most likely has a copy of the original Study of
Town Owned Open Space Lands for Berlin, CT. and this study
could be updated to include any new properties. Commissioners
agreed to wait until after the meeting with the Land Trust before
planning any revisions to the study. It was also noted that sites
that are not open to the public, (such as well sites), should be
listed as open space areas in the study but listed as not being
open for public use.
D. MERIDEN POWER PLANT - Vice-Chairman Schmidt submitted
an e-mail copy of an article that appeared in the Meriden Record-
Journal on Friday, October 5, 2002, noting that work on the power
plant site has been suspended. A skeleton staff will be on board until
Oct. 25. Workers were notified at the end of September that NRG was
shutting the job down. The Yankee Gas pipeline is still under
construction coming in from Southington. Commissioners expressed
concern about the disposition of the acreage on the power plant
property that is supposed to be given over to the Town.
E. REVIEW OF ACTION ITEMS - Commission reviewed list.
F. CHARTER REVISION - Chairman DeLorenzo noted that the
requested Conservation Commission changes are included in the
proposed charter revision.
6. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:
Urban Forestry-Tree Planting - Commissioner Glidden stated
that he would like to follow up on the tree-planting program and will be
looking into this in the near future.
Silver Lake Dredging - Commissioner Hoffman discussed the
dredging of Silver Lake, stating that the DEP does not have a future
plan for the land where the containment basins are located. He noted
that the DEP is willing to meet with the Town to determine what use the
land should have. The DEP owns this property and have been
harvesting and selling the peat removed from the lake. Commissioners
were in agreement to wait for finalization of the Plan of Conservation
and Development before suggesting uses for this land.
Alternate Commissioner - Chairman DeLorenzo noted that Len
Fredericks has resigned as an Alternate Commissioner. Chairman
DeLorenzo asked for suggestions of names for a new alternate.
7. CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Booklet from Town of Berlin Finance Department outlining
procedures for obtaining purchase orders, travel, etc.
2. CACWC - CT. Association of Conservation 85 Inland Wetland
Commissions 25th Annual Meeting Notice.
Conservation Commission Minutes-10/08/2002-Page 4
3. Booklet on Problems of Over-Mulching - Urban Forest Council
Meeting.
4. List of Firearms Classes
5. Newsletter- Land Conservation Coalition for CT., Aug. 2002.
6. State Agricultural Journal from UCONN University.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Spacek MOVED to adjourn the meeting @ 8:03 P.M.
SECONDED by Commissioner Hoffman & UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Respectfully submitted,
Juliet K. Benjamin, Secretary '•
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