1962/10/021. Regular Meeting Berlin Town Planning Commission October, 2, lO62 at 8 P.M.
Members present: Robert Bennerup, Nunzio Rosso, George Garrtty, and Aldo
Casttglioni. Also, James F. Ktssane, Jr., Town Engineer and Margaret Goob~.
2. Me~dow Brook (Pack Estates) Mr. Dobrowolskf appeared and presented t he
following map "Meadow Br~ok formerly Peck Estates, Sect%on ~2 Chamberlain Highwsy
Berlin, Conn., owned by Parkview Estates, Inc., 99 West Main Street, New Britain,
Conn., dste~ September 4, 1962, scale 1"=40' J. D. Williams, C.E." ~. Dobrowolskl
wes seeking final approval of this map. He stated that the roads would be com-
pletely built before any building per~its are requested.
It was the consensus of tbs meeting that this map cannot be signed until the
Comm].ss{on has a bond either in the full amount of the cost of the roads or the
I0~ amount required to be left bonded until the roads have been accepted by the
Town, we have a letter from the Algonquin Gas Co. regarding e right of way over
their lend, Mr. G. Gsrrity made a motion, seconded by A. Castigl~onl, that final
approval be g~ven subject to the above ~entfoned bond and letter. So Voted.
Map was not signed.
3. Mr. Dobrowolsk~ presented s preliminary plan of the whole of Meadow Brook ss
follows seeking prelim!nary spproval. "Memdow Brook formerly Peck Estates
Revised layout, scale 1"=~0' dated April lO62,,Rev~sed M~y 1062, Revised
September 1062."
Mr. Kiss~ne stated that t he map la ready for preliminary approval but suggested
that the permanent cul-de-sac be chsnled to a temporary one, and the right-of-way
to connect to abutting property be left.
N. Rosso made s motion seconded by A. C~sttglfoni that preliminary approval be
given subject to approvsl by thehealth Director ~nd addition of the right-of-way
from a temporary cul-de-sac. So Voted.
5. Mr. Johnson appeared and presented the following map "Woo8 Cliff Map showing
proposed subdivision of property owned by Johnson Enterprises, Inc.,Chamberlain
Highway an8 West Lane and High Road, Berlin, Conn. Seyt ember 1962,Scale 1"=40'
H.F. Kendrick, C.E." T~is subdivision proposal contains 92 lots.
No action was taken and the Planning Com~fsston will review and a ct within 60
days per our Subdivision Regulst~ons.
6. Schultz property behind Ferndsle Dairy - Mr. Klssane reported that the ro~d
has been moved southerly to accomodate more building lots. ~is change when
presented will hzve to have Planning Commission approval. Agenda #1.
7. Agend~ Item #2-A Rockland Heights - The following preliminary map was pre-
se~te~ - "Preliminary Subdivision M~p - Rockland Heights, Berlin,Conn., Igor
Ve~be~loff, scale l"=~0' September lO62." Th~s subdivision contains llO lots,
58 acres; all dead-end rosds sro temporary except the one ~n the southeastern
portion of the subd~v~.s~on; 2.1 acres has been left next to the Percival School
property ss e recreational ares.
The Com,nlssion hsd the following comments snd requests - a right-of-way ~s
necessary to get into the recreational ~rea from the subdlv~slon, a right-of-way
Ia necessary to get Into the R. Spring property, because the subdivision is so
close to a school sidewalks on both sides of the street are required - the
developers agreed to th~s request.
All but one are~ of the subdivision will have sanitary sewers which will be
pumped into the existing sewer on Crater Lsne. Stor~ drainage will flow to the
brook.
Mr. Rosso made a motion that preliminary approval be given subject to Health
Director ~pproval and sidewalks on both si~es of the streets. Motion wes
seconded by G. Garrtty and Voted.
8. Agenda Item #3-B - Brookvfew Hills - the following map was presented for final
approval - "Sections 3 ~4 Brookvfew Hills, Berlin, Corm, owned and developed by
Brookv~ew Hills Development, 69 Main Street, Kensington, Conn., dated September
2~, 1~62, J.P. Williams, Scale 1"=40' These Sections contain 20 lots. Mr. Stemz
stated that he would like to make Lot 81 available for s recreational area.
Zt was noted that the Health Director has not signed the map, and s bond for the
road is required.
Mr. N. Rcsso made a motion, seconded by A. Csstfglionf, that final approval be
forecast subject to (a) receipt of bond, (b) del~neation of recreational ~rea
after conference wttb Selectmen end Fsrk ~ Hecrestton Com~sston on Lot 81;
signature by Health Dlrecter. So Voted.
9. ~{r. Ktss~ne presented the following m~p for final epproval. This ts a c~se
of a single lot being divided Into ] lots thereby cre~ting a subdivision.
"Property of Helen SamaraJzyk at Shuttle Me~dow Road, Berlin, Conn., dated
September 1~, 1962, 1"=~0' Barry Squillacote."
Motion to spprove was made by A. Castfglionf, seconded by G. Garrity. So Voted.
10. Penny Brook Road - Penny Brook Estates (off 0rchsrd Road) Mr. Kfsssne stated
thet the road hes been completed to speciflcstions end stated that the developer
is requesting reduction of bond to $1000. Mr. G. Garrity made a motion, seconded
by A. Csstlglio~I that upon recom~endatIon of the Town Engineer the bond on this
road be reduced to $1000. So Voted.
11. ~ copy of a letter to the Town Engineer from the Town Counsel regsrdlng Earl
Street was read. With regard to this letter the Town Engineer will check further
w~th the developer.
12. On motion of A. Csstigllonf, seconded by G. Gsrrity, the Minutes of the
September 18 Meeting were approved ss written.
13. Mountain Reserve - J. Kissane stated that in conversation with ~. Sam
Sptelvogel it was suggested that roads be according to regular right-of-way
widths, future paving to be done on assessment bests.
14. Item 3 - 9/18 Minutes - Mr. Kfsssne reported that he has checked end found
nothing indicating we have ever given previous approval.
15. A copy of s letter from Mrs. Mahon to the Zoning Commission wes reed.
16. Meeting adjourned at ll:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
n~Jfo Rosgo, Cbs irmsn
(Minutes of September ll, 1962 continued)
Chairman Doran advised Mr. Rosso that speaking to the aforementioned
civic groups would not be considered as public hearings. He further
pointed out that the previous Charter Commission had become bogged down
because i% had refused to hold public hearings as required by law. It
would be best to go to public hearings first before expending funds for
i e gal advice, Chairman Doran said.
N o action was taken on the request for funds.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 1962.
The meeting adjourned at lO:15 P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
Clerk Pr~/Tem
Berlin Board of Finance October l, 1962
Minutes ~
On October l, 1962 it was voted to approve a transfer of $135.O0 to #121, Mem-
orial Pool~ in the Park and Recreation budget~ from ~127, Contingency, to pay
two bus drivers for work during August 1962.
It was further voted to approve for payment from ~6, Board of Finance, a bill
in the amount of $51.25 presented by Mrs. Graeme Bunce for clerical services to
the Board of Finance for September 1962.
Members voting were Chairman P. D. Doran and Messrs. T. W. Ward, Jr., S. S. Sar-
gis and S. J. Pietras.
Respectfully submitted,
Berlin Board of Finsace October 2, 1962
Minutes
A meeting of the Berlin Board of Finance was duly called for 7:30 P. M. on Tues-
day, October 2, 1962 at the Municipal Court Building. ~embers presen~ were
Messrs. P. D. Doran and R. W. Chamberlain.
There being no quorum no action was taken.
In addition to the communications listed below, items on the agenda for discus-
sion and action were:
1. A transfer to the Charter Commission for additional operating expenses for~
stenographic help.
An earlier attempt to resolve this matter by a polled vote was unsuccessful
due to an insufficient number of members voting.
2. A transfer to Highway Capital Equipment for an additional snow plow as re-I
quested in an earlier letter from the Board of Selectmen.
3. The request of the First Selectmen for a dictating machine.
4. The request of the To~n Engineer for an increase of $200. in the salary of
the third assistant engineer.
For the record receipt of the following communications was not ed:
1. A copy of a letter dated September 17, 1962 from Mrs. Delaney, Secretary
of the Board of Education, to the Board of Selectmen requesting a meeting
to discuss the establishment of a tov~ school ~te committee.
2. A letter dated September 18, 1962 from First Selectman Arthur Powers stat-
ing that the low bid for the 60-ton hydraulic press, ~21, was $896. again~
st the amount of $850. allowed in the budget. Mr. Powers requested a tran~-
fer of ~46. to this account to permit placing an order for the hydraulic
press.
~. A letter dated September 2~, 1962 from the Public Building Commission Sec-
retary Mrs. Sylvia Kirby requesting that the Oommission's budget be reim-
bursed $212.57 for costs involved in the referendum on the school for the
Pabst site.
(Minutes of October 2, 1962 continued)
A letter dated September 2g, 1962 from P. B. C. Secretary Mrs. Sylvia Kirby
requesting permission to use the conference room in the Town Hall on October~
2 for opening of bids for the school on the Pabst ~te.
5. A letter dated September 26, 1962 from First Selectman Arthur Powers respond~
lng to our letter of September 12 explaining that there is no snow plow for
the new truck and requesting this Board's favorable action on funds for an
additional snow plow. (See letter dated August 31, 1962)
6. A letter dated September 26,~ 1962 from Town Auditor Albert J. Dudzik, Jr.
transmitting copies ~2 and ~6 of the Auditor's Report for the fiscsl year
ended June 30, 1962.
7. A bill in the amount of $2,800. dated September 28, 1962 presented by Town
Auditor Albert J. Dudzik, Jr. for examination of books, accounts and records
of the Town of Berlin for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1962.
Respectfully submitted,
Clerk Pr6 Tem
Berlin Board of Finance October 3, 1962
Minutes ~
On October 3, 1962 the Board of Finance voted to transfer the sum of $200. to the
Charter Commission from #127, Contingency Account, specifically for stenographic
help for operating expenses for the Charter Commission.
Members voting were Chairman P. D. Doran and Messrs. W. S. Brown, T. W. Ward, Jr.,
R. W. Chamberlain and S. S. Sargis.
On October 3, 1962 the Board of Finance voted to approve for payment from ~7~
Special Auditing Account, a bill in the amount of ~2,$O0. presented by Town Audi-
tor Albert J. Dudzik, Jr. for examination of the books, accounts and records of
the Town of Berlin for the ~ ar ended June 30, 1962.
Members voting were Chairman P. D. Doran and Messrs. W. S. Brown, R. W. Chamberlai~
and S. J. Pietras.
Respectfully submitted,
Berlin Board of Finance October 15, 1962
,Minutes
On October 15, 1962 it was voted to approve for payment from ~6, Board of Fin~ce
Account, a bill in the amount of ~148.00 presented by Town Audmtor Albert J. I~d-
zik, Jr. for ureparing additional copies of the Auditor's Reoort for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1962. ~
Members voting were Chairman P. D. Doran and Messrs. T. W. Ward, Jr., R. W. Chamb-
erlain and S. S. Sargis.
Re~ ectfully submitted,