May 26,
2010
The continued public hearing was called to order at 5:50 p.m.
by First Selectman Russell Gray.
Selectman Neil Cook was also present.
Staff present-Judy Lincoln, Don Aubrey, and Joe Theroux. Also present-Lynn Desjardins,
Paul LaBarge, II, Andrew Bowen, Henry Graff, and Ron Marchesseault.
The hearing was re-convened to accept written and verbal
comments on the Excavation Application by Paul LaBarge
for 161 Church Street. First Selectman
Gray asked if there were any comments in favor of the application.
J. Lincoln noted that there are fees due for this
application: $250 Application Fee, $750
Inspection Fee, and $65 State Land Use Fee.
(If the inspection fees exceed $750 the applicant shall pay all
associated costs incurred by the Town. There is also a charge of $437.76 for
the two legal notices required for a public hearing. The total amount due is $1,502.76.
Don Aubrey, Town Engineer presented his recommendations
for the site based on his inspection dated May 24.2010: 1) A site remediation bond in the amount of
$20,000 be posted; 2) That a storm drainage tie-in using at least 15 inch HDCPP
pipe be installed in a pipe and swale combination connected directly with the
existing downhill culvert on Church Street this construction season to
eliminate the current sediment flow potential to Church Street from the current
driveway. This work should be monitored
by the assigned Town Staff; 3) That the current stone berm
along the easterly edge of the site be extended almost to the northerly
property limits, as the site grading is cleaned up and improved in that area
following the actual property line: 4) That the steep portions of the driveway
be stabilized with a wearing course of traprock, screened
stone, or pavement millings; 5) That the site continue to receive at least
annual inspections by the appropriate Town Staff to review the adequacy of or
need for the current bond recommendation.
D. Aubrey made an inspection to the site prior to this meeting and found
that 85% of the recommendations have been completed.
R. Gray asked if there were any other comments. There were none.
It was noted that bonding, payment of fees, drainage
driveway surface and fees for future inspections need to be considered with any
approval of the permit.
R. Gray asked if there were any other comments. There were none.
The public hearing was closed at 6:07 p.m.
Attest:__________________________________
Judith K. Lincoln, Administrative Assistant
May 26,
2010
The weekly meeting of the Sterling Board of Selectmen was
called to order at 6:08 p.m. Members present-Russell Gray, Neil Cook and Dale Clark.
Staff present- Judy Lincoln.
Also present-Ron Marchesseault
and Henry Graff.
Audience of Citizens: No comments.
Approval of Minutes: N. Cook made a motion, seconded by R. Gray to approve
the minutes of the 05/19/10 weekly meeting and public hearing as written and
presented. All voted in favor of the
motion.
Unfinished
Business:
a.
Alternate
Vacancy on Inland Wetland & Watercourses Commission:
No candidate item tabled.
b.
Vacancy
on Recreation Authority:
No candidate item tabled.
c.
Vacancy
on Board of Assessment Appeals: D. Clark
made a motion, seconded by N. Cook, to appoint John Firlik
of 61 Jared Hall Hill Road, Sterling, CT 06377 to the vacancy on the Board of Assessment
Appeals to replace Rosalind Choquette who
resigned. All voted in favor of the
motion.
d.
Excavation
Application-P. LaBarge
161 Church Street: The
public hearing was closed earlier this evening.
D. Clark made a motion, seconded by N. Cook, to approve with the
following five (5) modifications, the Excavation Application BOS #10-01 and
issue a permit to process rock at 161 Church Street by Paul LaBarge:
1.
Bonding
in the amount of $20,000 in the form of certified check, passbook account, or
Irrevocable Letter of Credit is received.
2.
Fees
in the amount of $1,502.76 are paid.
3.
Drainage
issues are reviewed and approved by the Town Engineer.
4.
Payment
for future inspections by Town Staff shall be paid by the applicant.
5.
The
driveway shall be stabilized with stone, traprock, or
asphalt grindings within six (6) months of this approval.
All voted in favor of the motion.
e.
Brookside
Materials: A meeting is scheduled for 8 a.m. tomorrow with the Town Engineer, First
Selectman, David Facchini, David Held, Gary Wall, and
Frank Lane.
f.
EDC
term update: D. Clark made a motion, seconded by N. Cook,
appoint Austin Thomas of 16 Jared Hall Hill Road, Sterling, CT 06377 to another
five (5) year term on the Economic Development Commission. The term will expire May 31, 2015. All voted in favor of the motion.
New Business:
a. Resolution
regarding participation in Northeast Regional Economic Partnership: D. Clark made a motion, seconded by N.
Cook, to adopt the following:
WHEREAS, the Town of Sterling would like to
join and participate in the Northeastern Connecticut Partnership, and
WHEREAS, this partnership will be applying for
Federal Designation through the Economic Development Administration to be a
Regional Economic Development District representing the 21 towns of the Northeast
Connecticut Council of Governments and
the Windham Region Council of Governments, and the Town of Sprague.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, the Town of
Sterling hereby agrees to become a member of the Northeast Connecticut Economic
Partnership.
All voted in favor of the motion.
Any Other Business: 1) A letter dated
5/25/10 from Dana Morrow, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission was
read into the record. The letter stated
“The Sterling Planning and Zoning Commission voted this evening to send to the
Board of Selectmen an unsolicited request that the former Revere Site property
not be marketed. The Commission is in
the process of reviewing the Plan of Conservation and Development and the
Zoning Regulations with regard to the Sterling Village area. It is our request that the former Revere Site
be retained for Municipal Use or at the very least protected from unrestricted
development until our Commission, with the assistance of the Town Planner, can
put in place a coherent design scheme to enhance the community center. As you know, the Site is the focal point
within that center and its usage will dictate any success or failure in that
endeavor.” They also sent a copy of the
letter to the Economic Development Commission.
2) It was noted that the Town Treasurer is due for the longevity
benefit. N. Cook made a motion, seconded
by D. Clark, to pay Penny Keith, Treasurer the longevity benefit that is due. All voted in favor of the motion.
Adjournment: N. Cook made a motion, seconded by D. Clark,
to adjourn at 6:25 p.m. All voted in
favor of the motion.
Attest:_____________________________________
Judith K. Lincoln, Administrative Assistant
May 11, 2010
Mr. Richard F. Dietz
27 Holly Hill Road
Claremont, New Hampshire 03743
Dear Mr. Dietz,
I have enclosed a new Drainage Easement and Temporary
Construction
Easement for your review.
If the attached easements meet with your approval,
please execute both forms and return them to
me. Should you have any
questions regarding this material, please
contact me at 860 564-2151 or by e-
mail at selectman@ct.metrocast.net.
Sincerely,
Russell M. Gray
First Selectman
.