Brookfield WPCA Releases November Meeting Minutes

From WPCA: Chair Malwitz called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM with the following inattendance:

• WPCA Others
• Nelson Malwitz, Chair Jeff Sienkiewicz, Attorney
• Phil Kurtz W. Charles Utschig, Langan
• Matt Brown Dave Will, Inspector
• T.E. Lopez Matt Allred, Accountant
• Mary Ongaro, WPCA Collector
• Kristi McPadden, Executive Administrator
• Emily Cole Prescott, Recording Secretary

Chair Malwitz opened the public hearing at 7:00 PM and introduced members and employees of the WPCA. He reviewed the legal notice of the public hearing for the record. Mr. Utschig briefly presented the project proposal, the objective of which is to eliminate the pump station at Rollingwood, by installing a gravity-fed sewer line. Mr. Utschig explained that approximately fifty trees will be removed and replaced with appropriately-sized trees. Chair Malwitz stated that the Town has approval to BAN up to $650,000 for this project. Chair Malwitz also explained that benefit assessments will be applied to the properties, and provided brief information on how assessments are generally calculated. Atty. Sienkiewicz clarified that the benefit assessment will only be levied on the Rollingwood Condominiums, not on other associations which will be providing easements for this installation. Chair Malwitz also mentioned the bid process, noting that it is highly regulated. Chair Malwitz asked for comments about the proposal. Chair Malwitz explained that the owners will receive another annual bill for the assessment, and K. McPadden clarified that another public hearing will be held about setting assessments after construction is complete.The following residents asked questions of clarification:

• Jim McCauley of 2 Derby Court
• Mayur Dudhedia of 8 Derby Court
• James Tierney of 47 Homestead Lane
• Albert Uziel of 15 Rollingwood Drive

Chair Malwitz asked for further questions and/or comments from the audience. There were none.
T.E. Lopez made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:20 PM. M. Brown seconded the motion,

and it carried unanimously.

New Business

New Businessa. 854-874 Federal Road – Application for Community Sewer System and Application to Connect(7 buildings) – Mike Lillis of CCA, LLC and Tony Lucera, developer, were both present to discuss this application. M. Lillis stated that based on information which S. Sullivan had received at the previous meeting, the application for community sewer system along with an application to connect for seven buildings have been submitted. This proposal includes 181 units in six buildings with a clubhouse and a pool. Both the Inland Wetlands Commission and the Zoning Commission have approved the proposal. The Office of the State Traffic Administration is next on the list to review the proposal. Mr. Lucera stated that he will submit payment for the applications, and he will also see to it that the delinquent amount for 854 Federal is paid. T.E. Lopez made a motion to accept the two applications (seven building connections and one community sewer system application) subject to the payment of the necessary application fees. P. Kurtz seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

Old Business

Mike Lillis of CCA, LLC of Brookfield, CT was present on behalf of Minino Homes. M. Lillis explained that S. Sullivan has incorporated Langan’s requested revisions into the proposed plans. Mr. Utschig submitted a letter from Langan, recommending approval of the application. Atty. Sienkiewicz had questions about combining the two lots into one property, and M. Lillis replied that both properties would need to be merged for the building to be zoning-compliant. T.E. Lopez made a motion to approve the application subject to Langan’s recommendation letter, and subject to the applicant providing evidence of legal lot merger prior to commencement of construction. P. Kurtz seconded the motion. K. McPadden clarified that the fees have been paid. The motion carried unanimously.

Chair Malwitz introduced audience member, Loretta Donovan, who will be joining the WPCA once her time with the Charter Revision Committee is complete. b. Discussion of Proposed Office Rent Charge with Selectmen – Chair Malwitz explained that this item is on the agenda because First Selectman Dunn had sent a letter requesting that the WPCA pay rent for its Town Hall office. Atty. Sienkiewicz also mentioned the matter of the water assessment at 64 Federal Road, noting that he has not yet heard back from Attorney Beecher.

Rollingwood Sewer Project Update

Chair Malwitz reported that the Authority has just closed the public hearing. Chair Malwitz stated that the next step of the process is to obtain financing to begin the project. Atty. Sienkiewicz recommended review of the town meeting’s approval motion, to determine if the Town is limited to a certain type of borrowing.

Brooks Quarry Project Update

Will reported that the project is now pending connection from Eversource. Atty. Sienkiewicz stated that he will need a plan to prepare the easement. TheWPCA will work with the Health Department to submit requested information to the State.

M. Allred presented the monthly financial results.b. Year End Update & Audit Activity – K. McPadden stated that the Town expects the auditors to return in December, so this matter remains ongoing. Will presented the Inspector Activity’s Report. D. Will stated that the Congregational Church is currently being hooked into the line on Silvermine. The properties at 8 and 10 Silvermine Road have both been connected and are operational. R. Prinz has completed the walk-through for Rollingwood with the Sandy Lane Association. The dental office at 533 Federal Road is complete. M. Ongaro presented her Employee Activity Report. M. Ongaro stated that the Barnbeck properties (398 Federal Road) have been added for a December 1st billing date. There are 623 commercial customers and 1,100 residential customers, (not units), and 3,591 units being billed out. M. Ongaro indicated that the Borst property is scheduled for Levy and Sale. M. Ongaro noted her recommendation of the $24 lien release fee, which would more appropriately update the office’s lien tracking. K. McPadden presented her Employee Activity Report. K. McPadden has been compiling a list of new assessments. She has mailed out the 2% CCRCC bill for 227 Federal Road. Approval letters have been sent for 8 and 10 Silvermine Road, and the address records in Quality had been updated. The office has been quite busy.

A full account of the city's meeting minutes from Nov. 16 is available through the city website.

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