Conservation Commission/ IWAA Minutes 1/21/2020

Meeting date: 
Tuesday, January 21, 2020

CONSERVATION COMMISSION/INLAND WETLANDS REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020
SIMSBURY TOWN OFFICES - MAIN MEETING ROOM - 7:30 p.m.
725 HOPMEADOW STREET, SIMSBURY, CONNECTICUT

I. CALL TO ORDER - Jason Levy called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

II. ROLE CALL
1. Prior to the start of the meeting, at 7:30 P.M., Mr. Campolieta made a motion to appoint Jason Levy Chairman Pro Temp for tonight’s meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Eaton. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Appointment of Alternates - Mr. Levy appointed Mr. Halderman to serve for a vacancy at 7:30 P.M.

Present: Jason Levy, Donald Eaton, Charles Halderman, Joseph Campolieta
Absent: Margery Winters, James Morrison, Kevin McCusker, Grant Gritzmacher
Staff Present: Michael Glidden, CFM CZEO Director of Planning and Community Development

III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. None

IV. OLD BUSINESS
1. Applications
a. Application #19-11 of Kent Glowa, Applicant; Linda Pearson, Owner, for the
removal of silt from storm water drainage system on the property located at 85 Westledge Road. (Assessor’s Map A09, Block 420, Lot 010+11). Zone R-40
Kent Glowa, Owner of Kenmore Construction, 161 Woodford Avenue, Plainville, CT., represented the homeowner, and explained in detail the process of removing silt from the storm water drainage system. Mr. Glowa clarified the time of year which activity would take place, the scope of work to be accomplished, and provided better pictures of the area to be worked on.
The plan was reviewed with the Commission, including amount of water to be removed, erosion control precautions and removal of silt off property. The Commission asked questions regarding exact location of silt removal, time frame of completion and if it has been done before in the past.
At 7:40 P.M., Mr. Halderman moved that this is a regulated activity because it falls in the upland review area. Mr. Eaton seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
At 7:40 P.M., Mr. Halderman moved that it is not a significant activity because this has been silted up, it’s not disturbing the underlying pond, and work is being completed during winter to try to minimize the effects. Mr. Campolieta seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. At 7:41 P.M., Mr. Halderman made a motion to approve application #19-11 relative to the special conditions laid out in the staff report. Mr. Campolieta seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Receipt of New Applications - None

VI. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Approval of the Minutes of the January 7, 2020 regular meeting - file as presented

VII. CONSERVATION COMMISSION DUTY WORK
1. Mr. Glidden advised the Commission of the Master Plan Update, he distributed draft report and matrix for the Open Space Parks master plan update for the Commission’s review. Also included is a copy of the Criteria for Acquisition of Open Space Outlined in State Statute.
Mr. Glidden also advised the Commission about plans for Planning Commission to update the POCD. He advised the Commission to read through the materials and to send comments and suggestions to him.
2. Discussion ensued regarding development of an ordinance regulating feeding wildlife. Mr. Halderman noted that when he attended CACIWC, he attended a workshop regarding bears and best practices, ways to change public behavior.
3. Discussion regarding plans for election of a new Commission Secretary as well as plans for an Officer’s election possibly at the next meeting. Mr. Glidden will follow up with Ms. Winters.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Halderman made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Campolieta and motion passed unanimously at 7:52 p.m.