Redding Conservation Commission
P.O. Box 1028
Redding Center, Connecticut 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday June 17, 2008
Old Town Hose – 7:30 p.m.
Present: David Pattee, Chairman; Jeremiah Ross; William Hill; Joseph Beres; Victor DeMasi; Wallace Perlman.
Absent: Frederick Schroeder
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Minutes of 6/3/08
Site Inspection Minutes 5/27/08 Pardee, 70 Greenbush
Kocher, 281, Redding Road
Dorenbosch, 6 Charlie Hill Road
Hurwitz, 2 Bald Rock Road
6/6/08 North, 37 Wayside Lane
Christ Church Parish, 180 Cross Hwy.
W. Perlman and the second of V. DeMasi, the Commission voted to approve the 6/3/08 Meeting Minutes. J. Ross and J. Beres abstained.
On the motion of V. DeMasi and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 5/27/08 and 6/6/08 Site Walk Minutes.
II. REGULATORY
Application #08-16, William and Monique North, 37 Wayside Lane. Received 6/3/08. Discussion and possible vote on an application to install closed-loop pond heat exchanger for geothermal heat pump within the regulated area. Site Walk 6/6/08.
Mr. North was present. Site Walk findings were reviewed. W. Perlman noted his concern re: chemicals. Mr. North reported that it is a non-toxic chemical.
On the motion of J. Beres and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #08-16.
Application #08-17, Christ Church Parish (owner0, Laura Russell, Warden (agent), 180 Cross Highway. Received 6/3/08. Discussion and possible vote on
an application to construct an accessible entrance and interior space for lift, handicap bathroom within the regulated area. Site Walk 6/6/08.
Laura Russell was present.
On the motion of V. DeMasi and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #08-17.
Application #08-18, Jude Callirgos (owner), Stephen Lasar (agent), 22 Station Road. To receive and discuss an application for demolition and reconstruction of portion of house within the regulated area.
Mr. Callirgos was present. A drawing was displayed and the proposal was reviewed. A site walk was scheduled for Fri., 6/20/08 at 5:15 p.m.
Application #08-19, Gwen and Matthew Denny, 31 Wayside Lane. To receive and discuss an application to install closed-loop heat exchanger for geothermal heat pump.
Mr. Denny was present. After review of the proposal, a site walk was scheduled for Fri., 6/20/08 at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Denny will identify the location for placement of excavated fill.
III. ENFORCEMENT
Mr. Ed Doty, 99 Limekiln Road. Deer fence across the stream.
Mr. and Mrs. Doty were present. Per Mr. Doty, the fence was constructed in 2002. After review of the history of the fence, the Commission concurred that this item is not in need of further discussion and will be removed from the agenda.
IV. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Discussion of Joel Barlow High School pesticide application.
Mr. Oppenheimer was present along with Peggy Sullivan and Walter Czudak for JBHS. D. Pattee reviewed the agreement regarding use of chemicals on the High School property. He noted that State Statute protects elementary and middle schools and encouraged protection of high schools as well.
Mr. Czudak reviewed recent chemical applications and stated that he will forward a plan for communication as originally requested. Mr. Oppenheimer noted his concerns and encouraged consideration of organic alternatives.
On the motion of V. DeMasi and the second of J. Ross, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly
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