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CONSERVATION COMMISSION
INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY
DECEMBER 17, 2002
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman M. Howard Beach, Jr. called the Regular Meeting of the Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency to order at 7:38 P. M. in the Main Meeting Room at Simsbury Town Hall. The following members were present: Andrew Bucknam, William Nowak, Thomas Sharpless, and Helene Wade. Also present were Laurie Whitten, Conservation Officer, Lisa Arakelian, Commission Secretary, and other interested parties.
APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
Chairman Beach appointed Andrew Bucknam to serve for Richard Miller.
PRESENTATION
Application of Brian Foley, Owner, for an Inland Wetlands Permit to remove material from an existing pond and excavate material to make pond usable, within the 75-foot regulated buffer area on property located at #5 Highwood Road. (tabled at 11/19/02 meeting)
Withdrawn
OPEN SPACE/CONSERVATION ISSUES
Presentation by Dr. Marc L. Banks regarding Archeological Site Analysis of the Town of Simsbury.
Dr. Marc Banks spoke to the commission about his site analysis in which he studied and identified various archeological sites throughout Simsbury, so as to, hopefully, avoid disturbance of those areas.
Discussion on Update of Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Regulations
The commission reviewed, discussed and suggested revisions to the current regulations. Each member will bring their recommendations to the next meeting.
RECEIPT OF NEW APPLICATIONS
Upgrade of overlook platform on Hedgehog Road
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 3, 2002
A motion was made by Commissioner Bucknam to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2002 meeting, as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Nowak, and unanimously approved.
Conservation Commission
Inland Wetlands and Watercourses
Regular Meeting Minutes
12/17/02
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CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Whitten distributed, and the commission discussed, the Town of Simsbury Plan of Development Implementation Guide
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Nowak to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 P. M. Seconded by Commissioner Sharpless, and unanimously carried.
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William Nowak, Secretary
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