Commission on the City Plan

LAST REVISED 2/20/13 10:50 AM MINUTES COMMISSION ON THE CITY PLAN Tuesday, February 19, 2013 – 7:00 P.M. 23 UNION STREET NORWICH CONNECTICUT LOWER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM REGULAR MEETING AGENDA ITEMS A, B & C – CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, DETERMINATION OF QUORUM: Acting Chairman Arthur Sharron called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Commission Members Present: Arthur Sharron, P. Michael Lahan, Frank Manfredi, and Les King. A quorum was present. Absent: Ralph Page and John Mathieu Also Present: Peter Davis, Director and Jacquie Barbarossa, Recording Secretary D. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: Upon motion by Les King and second by Frank Manfredi, the Commission voted unanimously to APPROVE the minutes of the January 15, 2013 Regular Meeting. E. COMMUNICATIONS: NONE F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE G: OLD BUSINESS: NONE H: NEW BUSINESS: NONE I: EXTENSIONS: NONE J: BOND RELEASES: NONE K: ZONING MATTERS: NONE L. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. C.G.S. 8-24 Council Referrals: Peter Davis suggested a suspension of rules to take referrals as a Consent Agenda. Motion by Frank Manfredi to suspend rules for Consent Agenda, seconded by Michael Lahan – unanimous – rules su spended. 1. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,000,000 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE STONY BROOK CONTACT CLARIFIER NON-BUOYANT MEDIA WITH BUOYANT MEDIA, UPGRADING THE PLC CONTROLS AND 1 LAST REVISED 2/20/13 10:50 AM REPLACING THE EXISTING FILTER MULTI-MEDIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY SECURED SOLELY BY WATER REVENUE TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES TO ENTER INTO GRANT AND LOAN AGREEMENTS AND A JOINT RESOLUTION WITH THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT WITH RESPECT THERETO. 2. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,800,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MOHEGAN PARK WATER STORAGE TANK, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,800,000 REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY SECURED SOLELY BY WATER REVENUE TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES TO ENTER INTO GRANT AND LOAN AGREEMENTS AND A JOINT RESOLUTION WITH THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT WITH RESPECT THERETO. 3. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,600,000 FOR THE DECOMMISSIONING OF THE ROYAL OAKS PUMP STATION AND THE CONNECTION OF THE ROYAL OAK PRESSURE ZONE TO THE NORWICH PUBLIC UTILITIES INDUSTRIAL PARK TANK SERVICE ZONE, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,600,000 REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY SECURED SOLELY BY WATER REVENUE TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES TO ENTER INTO GRANT AND LOAN AGREEMENTS AND A JOINT RESOLUTION WITH THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT WITH RESPECT THERETO. 4. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,800,000 FOR THE REHABILITATION AND OR REPLACEMENT OF THE STONY BROOK NORTH TRANSMISSION MAIN, INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF A MICRO TURBINE, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,800,000 REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY SECURED SOLELY BY WATER REVENUE TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES TO ENTER INTO GRANT AND LOAN AGREEMENTS AND A JOINT RESOLUTION WITH THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT WITH RESPECT THERETO. 5. AN ORDINANCE APPROPIRATING $2,600,000 FOR THE REHABILITATION OR REPLACEMENT OF THE STONY BROOK SOUTH TRANSMISSION MAIN, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,600,000 REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY SECURED SOLELY BY WATER REVENUE TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES TO ENTER INTO GRANT AND LOAN AGREEMENTS AND A JOINT RESOLUTION WITH THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT WITH RESPECT THERETO. Mr. Davis stated this was an advisory opinion for the CCP for improvement and 2 LAST REVISED 2/20/13 10:50 AM maintenance of existing facilities. He stated the referrals are consistent with Chapter 11 of the POCD under Utility Service Strategies to continue to implement comprehensive plans to maintain and upgrade water service infrastructure. Motion by Frank Manfredi to send FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATIONS to the City Council regarding the proposed ordinances since they are consistent with the POCD, seconded by Les King - UNANIMOUS. 2. Request of John Gjini for parking waiver; Proposed boxing gym at 206 Main Street located within the Chelsea Central (CC) zoning district and owned by CDP Properties LLC. Mr. Davis requested the item be tabled until more information is received. Les King made a motion to table the item, seconded by Frank Manfredi – unanimous – Item TABLED . 3. Discussion of tentative timeline/dates for POCD Adoption Mr. Davis handed out a tentative schedule. There was a brief discussion regarding location for a Public Informational Meeting. Peter Davis stated he would discuss final dates/timeline/location with Glenn Chalder and advise. M. ADJOURNMENT: Upon motion by Michael Lahan, and second by Frank Manfredi, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 pm. Respectfully submitted, Jacquie Barbarossa, Recording Secretary 3