Redding Conservation Commission
P.O Box 1028
Redding Center, CT 06875-1028
MINUTES
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
7:30 p.m. – Old Town House
Present: David Pattee, Chairman; Susan Robinson; William Hill; Stuart Green; Joseph Beres; Tina Miller; Wallace Perlman.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -Meeting of September 20, 2016
Site Inspection Minutes, 9/26/16, 74 Wayside Lane
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Beres, the Commission voted to approve the 9/20/16 Meeting Minutes. W. Hill and T. Miller abstained.
On the motion of S. Green and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted to approve the 9/26/16 Site Inspection Minutes. W. Hill and T. Miller abstained.
II. REGULATORY
Application #16-10, Jeff and Heather Morgan, 74 Wayside Lane. To receive and discuss an application for demolition of existing barn/garage and replace with new barn/garage on the current footprint within the regulated area. Site Walk 9/26/16.
Jeff Morgan was present. Site Walk findings were reviewed and two copies of the requested plans were submitted.
On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of S. Green, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #16-10.
III. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
D. Pattee has not received an update re: liability insurance for trail tenders. He will follow up with J. Pemberton at the brown bag lunch rescheduled for 10/12/16.
Garbage cans at Gilbert-Miller Park were emptied. S. Robinson noted the ongoing litter problem and suggested requesting a police presence in the area.
S. Green submitted an estimate for lumber to replace the Lonetown Marsh boardwalk. A quote for gravel as a possible replacement was also received.
Re: Stepney Bridge replacement, a meeting will be scheduled for late October/early November with the engineers, J. Pemberton and concerned neighbors for a visual inspection of the completed work on the bank of the river.
S. Green noted the successful regrowth of pine trees at New Pond Farm.
On the motion of T. Miller and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly