1984/09/17EXECUTIVE BOARD MINUTES
September 17, 1984
The meeting was called to order at 7:34 P.M. by Mayor Warren E. Kingsbury.
Also in attendance wereDeputy Mayor Thomas W. Ward, Jr.~ James D'Errico,
Personnel Director; Morgan Seelye, Public Works Director; Antoinette
Snyder, Welfare Director; Mssrs. Cieniewicz and Miano, concerned~citizens.
Mr. Seelye addressed Mssrs. Cieniewicz and Miano who were concerned with
flooding. As they requested, he had a study made of just what would
happen if the water was drained from the pond. According to ~he size of
the storms there would be less positive effects achieved from draining
the pond. Mr. Seelye read the letter, dated July 5, 1984, from the con-
sulting firm of Roald Haestad, Inc. advising the Town of the Flood
Studies performed of the Mattabassett River and Marjorie Moore Dam:
In accordance with Section "A' of our proposal dated February
29, 1984 and your Letter of Authorization dated March 13, 1984, we
have investigated the effects on downstream flows of maintaining
Marjorie Moore Pond empty prior to storm events.
Soundings of the pond were taken and plotted by Town forces.
From this information a contour map of the pond was drawn by Roald
Haestad, Inc. (Figure 1, page 4) and the surface areas planimetered
at each 2-foot interval. Town orthophoto maps with 5 foot contours
were planimetered to deternmine surface areas above the existing
water level to the top of the dam. Volume computations were made
and a graph prepared which shows both surface area in acres and
storage capacity in acre-fe~t versus elevation. (Figure 2,
page 5). -
The storage capacity data was entered into the computer
simulation model and 24-hour storms of 2, 5, and 10 year return
frequencies were run on the computer model. The computer model
uses the Soil Conservation Service 24-hour Type II rainfall
distribution. Rainfalls for the three storms used in the routings
were 2.65', 3.60", and 4.50" respectively for the 2, 5, and 10 year
storms. Originally the proposal called for using storms of 5, 10,
25, 50, and 100 year recurrence interval, but the results from the
5 and 10 year storms indicated little to be gained from running
larger storms.
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Table 1 below shows the storms evaluated, the peak inflow to
the pond, the peak outflow from the pond with the pond both full
and empty and the percent reduction in the outflow gained by
keeping the pond empty.
Table 1
~ARJORIE MOORE DAM
EFFECT OF EMPTY PON~
Storm Peak
~ Inflow~cfs~
2 '260
5 670
10 1,160
Peak Outflow {cfs)
~180 71
630 570
1,140 1,120
Reduction in Peak Outflow
by Maintaining the.Pond Empty
61%
10%
1.3%
The empty pond would have a major effect on a 2 year storm,
reducing the peak outflow by 61%, but 2 year storms do not normally
pose any significant danger or cause much damage. The effect of
the empty pond on a 5 year storm would be relatively minor, re-
ducing the peak discharge by only 10%. The empty pond would have a
negligible effect on the 10 year storm, only 1.3%'reduction.
Storms with return frequencies larger than 10 years would not be
significantly reduced by the empty pond.. _
The effectiveness of the pond is related to the ratio of the
volume of the pond to the volume of runoff from the storm. For the
small storms, less than 5 years, the volume ratio is significant,
beyond that the volume of the storm runoff is much greater than the
volume of the pond. Therefore, the pond would-have no significant
effect on reducing the peak discharge. It would probably fill up
early in the storm before the peak runoff reached the pond.
The conclusion of this Study is that Macjorie Moore Pond does
not have sufficient storage capacity to be effective as a flood
control impoundment.
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September 17, 1984
Mr. Seelye explained that basically, what the firm is saying is that
the Dam has a significant impact on a little storm, but no impact at
all on a large storm.
The Mayor contended that from this report, it is crystal clear that
there is very little hope of ~he pond-solving any downstream flooding
problems.
Mr. Cieniewicz felt that while it won't help flooding over 7 inches,
it would be a help~ every little bit helps. The Mayor explained that
there wouldn't be much of a difference between 90% flooding and 100%.
He was concerned with the needs of the adjoining property owners, who,
if the pond was drained, may not want to have frontage on a mud hole,
instead of a pond. He asked Mr. Seelye about alternatives.
He explained that there weren't too many that are financially feasible.
However he cited one thing which has been proposed in the past which
would help in the little storms is to start at one end of the stream
and clean it out, opening it up.. This would help some, but if a sig-
nificant storm occured, it would overflow. This would help on a day to
day basis as far as eliminating the problem Of flooding all over the
lots every time it rained.
Another alternative is to consider using the area west of Lower Lane
as a retention basin. How it would be done would have to be left up
to an engineer to see if it is feasible. If it would work, it would
be expensive and entail obtaining rights from neighbors to flood their
land, more than it's flooding now; we would have to protect the homes
and businesses on Farmington Avenue that aren't flooding now.
The next item that could be done would be property owners to use what-
ever source of money that is available; small business, farmer's loan,
etc. and flood-proof their own property.
The last solution Mr. Seelye described was a major Public Works project
which would be to open up all the bridge areas to put the channel where
is should be to carry the flow. He estimated the cost of this project
to be approximately 20-30 million dollars. The Mayor asked how far down
stream he would have to go. He replied at least to Route 72.
The one thing he felt would be effective would be the flood-proofing
of individual lots. He cited some methods of financing. Minor efforts
can be made to flood-proof that Would not be too expensive, yet would
be effective; basically keeping the water out of the buildings.
Mr. Miano asked if Mr. Seelye could raise uP the little road behind
h.~m~. He said he'd put a pump station in with his own funds, if the
~oad was raised. Mr. Seelye said that it would be one way to do it,
but then, all the water would seep~mthe high side.
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Mr. Cieniewicz suggested using a backhoe and opening up the brook which
has lost it's depth and has become increasingly wide. The Mayor asked
Mr. Seelye how expensive this would be.
He explained that he had previously proposed $5,000.00 per year to start
at one end and keep going; when the $5,000.00 runs out, start the next
year.
Mayor Kingsbury indicated the two most sigificant things which can be
done are:
'1) Study how much clearing of these streams will do for us.
2) Protecting private property as much as possible. He would like to
initiate the next step of this come up with a program that says we
have to spend X number of dollars, take X number of yard of debris
out of the stream, clear X number of feet of streams.
Miss Snyder appeared to obtain permission to sign contracts with the
Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain and the Job Train-
ing Partnership Act of New Britain.
Part of the workfare component that she has studied contains an option
that we are able to place general assistance recipients, not only in
municipal sites, but non-municipal site, non-profit and private indus-
try. She thought it would be positive for the Town to enter into some
agreements, particularly with New Britain organizations, for the clients
to participate in job training. In order to do this, contracts have to
be entered into, at no cost, and signed by the local Welfare Official.
It was the concensus of the Board to grant Miss Snyder permission to
sign the contracts as the official Welfar~ Director· She will keep the
Executive Board and Mr. D'Errico appraised of any future contracts she
wishes to enter into.
Mr. Ward was concerned about the provision of transportation. Miss Snyder
suggested the bus runs (she has bus schedules and~is learning'the routes)
or pooling several clients in a taxi. Mr. Ward felt the biggest problem
would be to transport these people from Berlin to New Britain.
Miss Snyder indicated the clientel these particular learning sites are
aimed at are not for the typical welfare recipient. She gave examples
of clients who are interested and industrious. They are motivated and
have contacts who could supply transportation. Transportation money
is to be provided out of the $35.00 administrative fee. The Mayor
asked if that would cover the cost of transportation. She explained
that a bus pass of $29.00, if used everyday, which they would not.
Upon motion by Mayor Kin§sbury, seconded by Mr. Ward, it was voted to
accept the resignation of Norman K. Johnson from the Pollution Control
Commission. MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUS.
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September 17, 1984
Upon motion by Mayor Kingsbury, seconded by Mr. Ward, it was voted
to appoint Mr. Norman K. Johnson as a member of the Commission on
to fell the vacancy of Thomas Heavren, Jr. ~ ekfe6tEve ironed-
, to expire January 31, 1989. MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUS.
Upon motion by Mayor Kingsbury, seconded by Mr. Ward, it was voted
to award the contract for a 48" Mower to Mid State Tractor and
Equipment Company, as recommended by Ted Hrubiec at the price of
$2,388.00. MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUS.
Upon motion by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mayor Kingsbury, it was voted
to approve the Budget Request of Ted Hrubiec in the amount of $167.00
to be transferred from account #9239 to ~9240, Tractor Mounted Mower,
60", to provide adequate funding, since the bid on the Tractor
Mounted Mower was over the budget allocation and the bid on the Rotary
Mower came in under allocation. MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUS.
Upon motion by Mayor Kingsbury, seconded by Mr. Ward, it was voted
to award the contract for a 60" Rear Rotary to Tanner Ford Tractor,
as recou~ended by Ted H=ubiec at the price of $1,267.00.
MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUS.
Upon motion by Mayor Kingsbury, seconded byMr. Ward, it was voted
to place the item of Sidewalks/Blue Ridge Heights - Contract PW85-01
on the agenda. MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUS.'
Upon motion by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mayor Kingsbury, it was voted
to award the contract for the construction of sidewalks in Blue Ridge
Heights as a part of the uncompleted work covered by the subdivision
bonds to N. Zenobi & Sons at the price of $33,571.20, as recommended
by Mr. Seelye. MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUS.
Upon motion by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mayor Kingsbury, it was. voted to
place the item of Blue Ridge Heights, Section 9/Road Construction on
the agenda. MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUS.
Upon motion by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mayor Kingsbury, it was voted to
retain the firm of Igor Vechesloff, of West Hartford, for the neces-
sary engineering work in Blue Ridge Heights, Section 9, involved with
the construction of roads at the price of $2,800.00, as recommended
by Mr. Seelye. MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUS.
Upon motion by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mayor KingsbUry, it was voted to
approve the Budget Request by Mr. Paskiewicz in the amount of $53,100.00
to account ~721, Refuse Collection and Disposal, to provide funding for
the contract, which was put out to bid in April and was substantially
higher than anticipated; and add to the call of the Town Meeting.
MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUS.
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September 17, 1984
Upon motion by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mayor Kingsbury, it was voted
to grant permission to Mr. D'Errico to post and advertise the job
of custodian, Public Buildings Department, left vacant by Gary
Gaj ewski. MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUS.
Upon motion by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mayor Kingsbury, it was voted
to hire Robert Veronesi as Maintainer II, Public Grounds Depart-
ment. MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUS.
Upon motion by Mayor Kingsbury, seconded by Mr. Ward, it was voted
to place the item of setting a date for a Town Meeting on the
agenda. MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUS.
Upon motion by Mayor Kingsbury, seconded by Mr. Ward, it was voted
to establish the date of Wednesday, Se~te~.ber 26, 1984 for a
Town Meeting. MOTION CARRIED. UM~]IMO~S.
There being no further business to come before the Executive Board,
the meeting adjourned at 10:00.P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary