Inland Wetlands, Water Courses & Conservation Commission

LAST REVISED 11/9/2009 1:17 PM CITY OF NORWICH INLAND WETLANDS, WATERCOURSES AND CONSERVATION COMMISSION November 5, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes Lower-level Conference Room 23 Union Street Norwich Connecticut Agenda Items A, B & C – Call To Order, Roll Call, Determination Of Quorum: Chairman Baribeault called the meeting to order at 7:23 p.m. Present: Raymond Baribeault Richard Morell Douglas Lee Jeremiah Lowney Absent w/ Notification: Barbara Rothstein Robert McCoy, Alt. Arthur Sharron, Alt. Absent: Ralph Page Brandon Hyde, Alt. Also Present: Michael Schaefer, City Planner and Tianne Phoenix Curtis, Recording Secretary It was determined there was a quorum. D. Minutes: Upon motion by Doug Lee and second by Richard Morell, the Commission voted unanimously to APPROVE the minutes of the October 1, 2009 regular meeting. E. Communications: TBD F. Public Hearings: 1. Inland Wetlands Watercourses Regulations amendments Michael Schaefer stated the main purpose behind the amendments was to bring the Norwich regulations current with the C.G.S. law as it pertains to wetlands. Michael Schaefer noted that the proposed fee schedule might need to be put in front of the City Council for review. As the Commission had received ample time to review the proposed amendments, there were no questions from the Commission. Chairman Baribeault opened the floor to public comment. As there were none wishing to speak in favor or opposition, and no questions from the Commission, Chairman Baribeault closed the Public Hearing. G. Old Business: NONE H. New Business: 1. Action on proposed IWWCC Regulation amendments Doug Lee made the recommendation the proposed fees take effect 2/5/2010. Upon motion by Richard Morell and second by Jeremiah Lowney, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the amendments as written. Upon motion by Doug Lee and second by Richard Morell, the Commission voted unanimously to set 2/5/2010 as the effective date for the fee increases. I. New Business items submitted after agenda preparation and prior to the submission deadline: NONE J. Other Business: LAST REVISED 11/6/2009 1:51 PM 1. 2010 Schedule of Meetings The draft 2010 Schedule of Meetings was reviewed. There were no revisions recommended by the Commission. K. Violations: NONE L. Adjournment Upon motion by Jeremiah Lowney and second by Richard Morell, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn at 7:32 pm. Respectfully submitted, Tianne Phoenix Curtis, Recording Secretary 2