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Posted: June 16, 2013

WASHINGTON PARKS & RECREATION
Agenda, Regular Meeting
Monday June 17, 2013
7:00 pm Bryan Memorial Town Hall

Call to order

Approval of minutes from May 20, 2013

I. Review of Old Business
a. Beach/Boat Launch
b. River Walk Park
c. Fireworks
d. Summer Concert- Jason Spooner
e. Summer Camp

Coordinator’s Report

II. New Business

III. Chairman’s Report

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Posted: June 14, 2013

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
AGENDA, Regular Meeting
June 17, 2013
7:30PM, Third Floor Meeting Room

I. Regular Business
A. Call to order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II.Consideration of the Minutes 5/20/13

III. Motion to include subsequent business not already posted on the Agenda.

IV. Other Business
A. Questions for Attorney
B. Choose 3 or 4 dates for meeting with Attorney
C. Names for new Alternate
D. Wexler gate

V. Adjournment

Inland Wetlands Commission
Notice of Special Meeting/Agenda

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission has scheduled the following Special Meetings:
Wednesday, June 19, 2013

6:00 p.m.
Silverman/341 Nettleton Hollow Road/#IW-13-19/Dredge Pond
Agenda: Site Inspection

6:45 p.m.
Harris/ West Shore Road/#IW-13-20/Construct Boathouse and Landscaping
Agenda: Site Inspection

Dated 6/13/13
By Janet M. Hill, Land Use Administrator

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Posted: June 10, 2013

Inland Wetlands Commission
AGENDA, Regular Meeting
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
7:00 p.m. Upper Level Meeting Room

I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Motion to Include Subsequent Business not already posted on the Agenda

III. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting – 5/22/13

IV. Pending Applications
A. Steep Rock Assn. (EIS Realty, LLC.)/91 Bee Brook Road/#IW-13-12/Replace Culvert
B. Hayden/11 Loomarwick Road/#IW-13-13/Application to Correct a Violation, Control Erosion
C. HORSE of CT/43 Wilbur Road/#IW-13-14/Construct Indoor Arena
D. Stiles/15-16 Tinker Hill Road/#IW-13-16/Application to Correct a Violation – Unauthorized Clearing, Soil Disturbance

V. New Applications
A. Ficalora/10 Sunrise Lane/#IW-13-17/Construct Dwelling w/Appurtenances
B. Bennett/80 East Shore Road/#IW-13-18/Shoreline Repairs
C. Silverman/341 Nettleton Hollow Road/#IW-13-19/Dredge Pond

VI. Other Business
A. Geurts/117 East Shore Road/Request to Extend Permit #IW-11-10/Mooring and Abutment
B. Straw Man, LLC./135 Bee Brook Road/Request to Amend Permit #IW-09-44/Temporary Bridge
C. Follow Up on Complaint re: Removal of Invasives along Shepaug River

VII. Enforcement
A. Report
B. Lodsin/78 Litchfield Turnpike/Unauthorized Excavation/#IW-07-V12
C. Town of Washington/16 Titus Road/#IW-09-V02/Unauthorized Stockpiling in Floodplain
D. Chatfield-Schellerer/19 Tinker Hill Road/#IW-10-V01/Unauthorized Clearing
E. Hochberg/15 Couch Road/Unauthorized Excavation of Pond, Deposition of Material
F. Woodruff/3 West Shore Road/Request to Remove Notice of Violation from Land Records
G. Stiles/15 Tinker Hill Road/Unauthorized Soil Disturbance and Clearing
H. Hayden/11 Loomarwick Road/Unauthorized Construction and Soil Disturbance
I. Complaint re: Town of Washington/Application of Herbicide to Knotweed Along the Shepaug River
J. Lautier/56 June Road/Unauthorized Structures within 100 ft. of Watercourse
K. Samgold, LLC./298 West Shore Road/Unauthorized Activity within 100 ft. of Lake
L. List of Agent Approvals
M. List of Files Closed by WEO – Projects Signed Off as Completed Per Approved Permit

VIII. Administrative Business

IX. Communications

X. Executive Session to Discuss Pending Litigation/Enforcement
Appeal of The Gunnery/#IW-11-40 (IF NECESSARY)

XI. Adjournment

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Posted: June 8, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of TWO Notices:
1. Regular Meeting Agenda, Housing Commission
2. Notice of Special Meeting, Zoning Commission Sub Committee

WASHINGTON HOUSING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting Agenda
Third Floor Meeting Room
June 10th, 2013

1. Call to Order

2. Minutes of May 13th, 2013 Meeting

3. Guests: Joan Carty-from Housing Development

4. Business not already posted on agenda

5. Old Business:

6. Adjournment

Notice of Special Meeting/Agenda

The Washington Zoning Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Room, Bryan Memorial Town Hall

Agenda:
Revision of the Zoning Regulations
Subcommittee Work Session/Discussion

Dated 6/7/13
By Janet M. Hill, Land Use Administrator

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Posted: June 5, 2013

Board of Selectmen
AGENDA
June 6, 2013
5:30 p.m. Bryan Memorial Town Hall

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes
* Minutes of the May 23, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
* Minutes of the May 22, 23, 30, 2013 and the June 4, 2013 Special Meetings of the Board of Selectmen.

3. Communications

4. Appointments/Resignations

5. First Selectman’s Report
* Report of bid award for Architectural Services for Bryan Memorial Town Hall.

6. OLD BUSINESS

7. NEW BUSINESS
* Extend an Invitation to Bid for Shinar Mountain Road culvert replacement.
* Extend an Invitation to Bid for a roadside mower.

8. Visitors

9. Adjournment

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Posted: June 1, 2013

Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
7:30 p.m. Upper Level Meeting Room

I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Privilege of the Floor

III. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting – 5/7/13

IV. Motion to Include Subsequent Business Not Already Posted on the Agenda
(if necessary)

V. New Applications

VI. Other Business
A. Plan of Conservation and Development
1. Revised Drafts
2. Other POCD Discussion
B. Plaza Improvements

VII. Communications

VIII. Administrative Business

IX. Public Comment

X. Adjournment

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Posted: May 31, 2013

GOT DRUGS?

Turn in your used or expired Over the
Counter or Prescription Medication for safe
disposal

Saturday, June 1st, 2013 10AM-3PM
During The Villages of Washington CT
3rd Annual Community Day at:

Washington Health Center & Pharmacy
5 Bryan Hall Plaza Washington Depot

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Posted: May 24, 2013

Conservation Commission
Agenda for June 5, 2013 meeting @ 5PM

Seating of Alternates

Minutes of May 1

TPOCD - Agriculture Sustainability for NW Corner – Dirk Sabin

Stewardship of Town properties

Zoning Regs to review and prepare recommendations
* Viewscape development/appropriate clear cutting of trees –Dirk Sabin
* Enhance ridgeline protection – further discussion & creation of recommendation to Zoning
* Conservation (Cluster Development) Design ((see TPOCD page 7-8, Sections A & B)
* Stonewall protection – review Salisbury, Harwinton, other regs
* Others to be identified to support sustainability

Referrals or new projects: RT 47 soccer field improvements/Gunnery

Cell Tower Update – Diane Dupuis and Phil Markert
* Mar 9 vote to lease site at Town (still needs to go to the Siting Council)
* Any new applications?

Trail on New Preston Open Space – develop workplan, biological field inventory, schedule field work and schedule workday (Phil M to organize in May) – need a volunteer to lead

Subcommittee Reports:
* New Preston Open Space Stewardship Committee –Susan Payne
* Watercourses/Waterways Strategy to protect Town’s water quality –- Randy Bernard
o Develop map/use NRIR map
o Identify sensitive confluences
* Annual Monitoring Report & 2013 Schedule of Site Visits– Linda Frank
* Greenway Committee Activities – Susan Payne
* Best Development Practices Brochure – to be assigned

Other Business
Review other commission minutes

Commission Members:
Susan Payne, chair; Linda Frank, vice chair; Randy Bernard, Diane Dupuis, Phil Markert; alternates: Betsy Corrigan, Dirk Sabin and Ann Quackenbos.

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Posted: May 22, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of TWO Notices:
1. Regular Meeting Agenda, Board of Selectmen
2. Notice of Special Meeting, Zoning Commission Sub Committee

TOWN OF WASHINGTON
Board of Selectmen
AGENDA
May 23, 2013
5:30 p.m., Bryan Memorial Town Hall

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes
* Minutes of the May 9, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
* Minutes of the May 15, 2013, 8:30 a.m. Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
* Minutes of the May 15, 2013, 5:30 p.m. Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

3. Communications

4. Appointments/Resignations

5. First Selectman’s Report

6. OLD BUSINESS
* Bryan Plaza Committee.

7. NEW BUSINESS
* Discussion with Hank Martin re: Annual Town Budget Meeting.
* Extend an RFQ for Design & Engineering Services for the Bryan Plaza Renovation Project.

8. Visitors

9. Adjournment

Zoning Commission
Notice of Special Meeting/Agenda

The Washington Zoning Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Room, Bryan Memorial Town Hall

Agenda:
Revision of the Zoning Regulations
Subcommittee Work Session/Discussion

Dated 5/22/13
By Janet M. Hill, Land Use Administrator

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Posted: May 20, 2013

Inland Wetlands Commission
AGENDA, Show Cause Hearing and Regular Meeting
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Upper Level Meeting Room

6:45 p.m.
SHOW CAUSE HEARING
Stiles/15 Tinker Hill Road/Violation: Unauthorized Clearing and Soil Disturbance

7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Motion to Include Subsequent Business not already posted on the Agenda

III. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting – 5/8/13

IV. Pending Applications
A. Wilson/368 Nettleton Hollow Road/#IW-13-10/Improve Driveway, Install Stone Work and Conduits
B. Nauiokas/170 Church Hill Road/#IW-13-11/Resurface Driveway, Construct Stonewall, Install Underground Utilities, Remove Propane Tank

V. New Applications
A. Steep Rock Assn.(EIS Realty, LLC.)/91 Bee Brook Road/#IW-13-12/Replace Culvert
B. Hayden/11 Loomarwick Road/#IW-13-13/Application to Correct a Violation, Control Erosion
C. Wahlers-Horse of Ct./43 Wilbur Road/#IW-13-14/Construct Indoor Arena
D. Averill/250 Calhoun Street/#IW-13-15/Application of Aquatic Herbicide to Pond
E. Stiles/15-16 Tinker Hill Road/#IW-13-16/Application to Correct a Violation – Unauthorized Clearing, Soil Disturbance

VI. Other Business
A. Ingrassia/143 East Shore Road/Request to Revise Permit #IW-12-01/Change Planting Plan
B. Samgold, LLC./298 West Shore Road/Request to Revise Agent Approval/Addition of Utility Trench and Stone Stairs

VII. Enforcement
A. Report
B. Lodsin/78 Litchfield Turnpike/Unauthorized Excavation/#IW-07-V12
C. Town of Washington/16 Titus Road/#IW-09-V02/Unauthorized Stockpiling in Floodplain
D. Chatfield-Schellerer/19 Tinker Hill Road/#IW-10-V01/Unauthorized Clearing
E. Hochberg/15 Couch Road/Unauthorized Excavation of Pond, Deposition of Material
F. Woodruff/3 West Shore Road/Request to Remove Notice of Violation from Land Records
G. Stiles/15 Tinker Hill Road/Unauthorized Soil Disturbance and Clearing
H. Hayden/11 Loomarwick Road/Unauthorized Construction and Soil Disturbance
I. Complaint re: Town of Washington/Application of Herbicide to Knotweed Along the Shepaug River
J. Lautier/56 June Road/Unauthorized Structures within 100 ft. of Watercourse
K. Samgold, LLC./298 West Shore Road/Unauthorized Activity within 100 ft. of Lake
L. List of Agent Approvals
M. List of Files Closed by WEO – Projects Signed Off as Completed Per Approved Permit

VIII. Administrative Business
A. DEEP 2013 IW Commissioner Training

IX. Communications

X. Executive Session to Discuss Pending Litigation/Enforcement
Appeal of The Gunnery/ #IW-11-40 (IF NECESSARY)

XI. Adjournment

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Posted: May 20, 2013

NOTICE OF BOARD OF FINANCE SPECIAL MEETING

THE BOARD OF FINANCE WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING ON MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013 AT 5:00 P.M. TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A REQUEST FROM THE WASHINGTON COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST FOR A $250,000 GRANT FROM THE WASHINGTON AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND.

DATED AT WASHINGTON, CONNECTICUT THIS 17TH DAY OF MAY, 2013.

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Posted: May 18, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of THREE Notices:
1. Regular Meeting Agenda, Parks and Recreation Commission
2. Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Agenda, Zoning Commission
3. Notice of Three (3) Special Meetings, Board of Selectmen

WASHINGTON PARKS & RECREATION
Agenda for Meeting
Monday May 20, 2013
7:00 pm Bryan Memorial Town Hall

Approval of minutes from April 9, 2013

I. Review of Old Business
a. Beach/Boat Launch
b. River Walk Park
Ball Field Improvement
Erosion on river bank at River Walk Park
c. Region 12 Security- Adult Morning Swim
d. Fireworks
e. Summer Concert
f. Summer Camp

Coordinator’s Report

II. New Business
a. Suggestions: Bike rack, dock and BBQ grills at the beach

III. Chairman’s Report

Zoning Commission
AGENDA , Public Hearing - Regular Meeting
May 20, 2013
7:30 p.m. Upper Level Meeting Room

PUBLIC HEARING
Haddad/155 West Shore Road/Revision of Special Permit: Section 6.6.12/Extend Dock

REGULAR MEETING
I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting 4/22/13
B. Special Meeting (Subcommittee Meeting) 4/23/13
C. Special Meeting (Subcommittee Meeting) 5/7/13
D. Special Meeting (Subcommittee Meeting) 5/14/13

III. Pending Application
A. Haddad/155 West Shore Road/Section 6.6.12/Modification of Special Permit – Extend Dock

IV. New Applications
A. Ingrassia/5 Whittlesey Road/Special Permit: Section 13.11.3/Detached Accessory Apartment
B. Wahlers/43 Wilbur Road/Special Permit: Section 4.4.3/ Commercial Horseback Riding Establishment

V. Other Business
A. Revisions to the Zoning Regulations

VI. Enforcement
A. Enforcement Report

VII. Privilege of the Floor

VIII.Adjournment

BOARD OF SELECTMEN
NOTICE OF THREE ( 3 )SPECIAL MEETINGS

Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m., Bryan Memorial Town Hall

AGENDA
Meeting with the Buildings and Property Commission to Interview the Architectural Firm of John Martin Associates. Re:
Stage and Auditorium in Bryan Memorial Town Hall

Thursday, May 23, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m., Bryan Memorial Town Hall

AGENDA
Meeting with the Buildings and Property Commission to Interview the Architectural Firms Salamone & Associates and Paul B. Bailey. Re:
Stage and Auditorium in Bryan Memorial Town Hall

Thursday, May 30, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m., Bryan Memorial Town Hall

AGENDA
Meeting with the Buildings and Property Commission to Interview the Architectural Firm Clohessy Harris & Kaiser. Re:
Stage and Auditorium in Bryan Memorial Town Hall

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Posted: May 14, 2013

BOARD OF SELECTMEN
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Date: May 15, 2013
Time: 8:30 a.m., Bryan Memorial Town Hall

AGENDA
Extend a Request for Proposal for the construction of boiler room and basement modifications in Bryan Memorial Town Hall.

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Posted: May 13, 2013

WARNING
TOWN OF WASHINGTON

ANNUAL TOWN BUDGET MEETING

The voters and electors of the Town of Washington are hereby warned that the Annual Town Budget Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, Connecticut to consider and act upon the following:

1. To consider and act upon the proposed General Fund Expenses and Transfers for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.

2. To consider and act upon the proposed Nonrecurring Capital Expenses for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.

3. To consider and act upon an appropriation of an additional Nonrecurring Capital Expense of $600,000 for road repair and reconstruction.

4. To establish an Ordinance to change the term of the First Selectman, Board of Selectmen, Tax Collector and Treasurer from two years to four years.

Dated at Washington, Connecticut this 25th day of April 2013.
Mark E. Lyon
Richard O. Carey
Anthony J. Bedini
Board of Selectmen

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Posted: May 10, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of Three Notices:
1. Regular Meeting Agenda, Housing Commission
2. Notice of Special Meeting, Zoning Commission
3. Notice of Special meeting, Board of Selectmen

WASHINGTON HOUSING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting Agenda
5pm, May 13th, 2013
Third Floor Meeting Room-BRYAN MEMORIAL TOWN HALL

1. Call to Order

2. Minutes of April 8th, 2013 Meeting

3. Guests

4. Business not already posted on agenda

5. Old Business:

6. Adjournment

Zoning Commission
Notice of Special Meeting/Agenda

The Washington Zoning Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Room, Bryan Memorial Town Hall

Agenda:
Revision of the Zoning Regulations
Subcommittee Work Session/Discussion

Dated 5/10/13
By Janet M. Hill, Land Use Administrator

Special Meeting
Board of Selectmen
AGENDA
Wednesday May 15, 2013
5:30 p.m., Bryan Memorial Town Hall

1. Call to Order

2. Discussion of Washington Community Housing Trust request for Town Funds

3. Recommendation to Washington Board of Finance

4. Adjournment

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Posted: May 8, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of TWO Notices:
1. Regular Meeting Agenda, Board of Selectmen
2. Public Hearings and Regular Meeting Agenda, Historic District Commission

Board of Selectmen
AGENDA, Regular Meeting
May 9, 2013
5:30 p.m., Bryan Memorial Town Hall

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes
* Minutes of the April 25, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
* Minutes of the April 29, 2013 Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

3. Communications

4. Appointments/Resignations

5. First Selectman’s Report

6. OLD BUSINESS

7. NEW BUSINESS

8. Visitors

9. Adjournment

WASHINGTON HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
AGENDA Public Hearings - Regular Meeting
May 20, 2013
7:30PM Third Floor Meeting Room

PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:30PM:
Kleine & Micheletto /110 Calhoun Street /Garden fence.

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING:
Kleine & Micheletto /110 Calhoun Street /Exterior lighting for farmhouse and garage.

REGULAR MEETING
I. Regular Business
A. Call to order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Pending Business
A. Kleine & Micheletto /110 Calhoun Street /Garden fence.
B. Kleine & Micheletto /110 Calhoun Street /Exterior lighting for farmhouse and garage.

III.Consideration of the Minutes
4/15/13

IV. Motion to include subsequent business not already posted on the Agenda.

V. Other Business

VI. Adjournment

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Posted: May 8, 2013

RESULTS FOR THE REGION #12 BUDGET REFERENDUM AND
BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION FOR WASHINGTON
May 7, 2013

Vote On The Question:
YES: 298
NO: 106

Board of Education:

James D. Hirschfield		274
Peter E. Tagley		256
Jennifer L. Pote		228
Valerie J. Andersen		197
Peter K. Bowman		166
Frances L. Caco		151
Richard G. Deanne		120

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Posted: May 7, 2013

Inland Wetlands Commission
AGENDA, Regular Meeting
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
7:00 p.m. Upper Level Meeting Room

I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Motion to Include Subsequent Business not already posted on the Agenda

III. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting – 4/24/13
B. Site Inspections:
1. Stiles/15 Tinker Hill Road/5/3/13
2. Hayden/11 Loomarwick Road/5/3/13

IV. Pending Applications
A. Collins/321-323 West Shore Road/#IW-13-05/Cut Trees, Remove Invasives, Install Paths through Wetlands
B. Heyman/175 Calhoun Street/#IW-13-07/Application to Correct a Violation
C. Whitney/31 Plumb Hill Road/#IW-13-08/Install Septic System and Play Area
D. Karabell/112 River Road/#IW-13-09/Temporary Construction Access

V. New Applications
A. Wilson/368 Nettleton Hollow Road/#IW-13-10/Improve Driveway, Install Stonework and Conduits
B. Nauiokas/170 Church Hill Road/#IW-13-11/Resurface Driveway, Construct Stonewall, Install Underground Utilities

VI. Other Business
A. Kistela/73 Dark Entry Road/Request to Renew Permit #IW-08-28
B. Town of Washington/Intersection of Walker Brook and Shinar Mt. Roads/Request to Revise Permit #IW-12-22/Replace Culvert

VII. Enforcement
A. Report
B. Lodsin/78 Litchfield Turnpike/Unauthorized Excavation/#IW-07-V12
C. Town of Washington/16 Titus Road/#IW-09-V02/Unauthorized Stockpiling in Floodplain
D. Chatfield-Schellerer/19 Tinker Hill Road/#IW-10-V01/Unauthorized Clearing
E. Hochberg/15 Couch Road/Unauthorized Excavation of Pond, Deposition of Material
F. Woodruff/3 West Shore Road/Request to Remove Notice of Violation from Land Records
G. Smith/22 Parsonage Lane/Compliance with Permit #IW-11-48
H. Stiles/15 Tinker Hill Road/Unauthorized Soil Disturbance and Clearing
I. Hayden/11 Loomarwick Road/Unauthorized Construction and Soil Disturbance
J. Lovelace/75 Upper Church Hill Road/Violation: Unauthorized Soil Disturbance, Clearing, Excavation
K. List of Agent Approvals
L. List of Files Closed by WEO – Projects Signed Off as Completed Per Approved Permit

VIII. Administrative Business

IX. Communications

X. Executive Session to Discuss Pending Litigation/Enforcement
Appeal of The Gunnery/#IW-11-40 (IF NECESSARY)

XI. Adjournment

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Posted: May 6, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of THREE Notices:
1. Notice of Special Meeting, Zoning Commission
2. Regular Meeting Agenda, Planning Commission
3. Regular Meeting Agenda, Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Commission
Notice of Special Meeting/Agenda

The Washington Zoning Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Room, Bryan Memorial Town Hall

Agenda:
Revision of the Zoning Regulations
Subcommittee Work Session/Discussion

Dated 5/6/13
By Janet M. Hill, Land Use Administrator

Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
7:30 p.m. Upper Level Meeting Room

I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Privilege of the Floor

III. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting – 4/2/13

IV. Motion to Include Subsequent Business Not Already Posted on the Agenda
(if necessary)

V. New Applications

VI. Other Business
A. Plan of Conservation and Development
1. Revised Drafts
2. Other POCD Discussion
B. Plaza Improvements

VII. Communications
A. 5/14/13 Workshop on Tax Incentives for Small Businesses

VIII. Administrative Business

IX. Public Comment

X. Adjournment

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
AGENDA
Thursday, May 9, 2013
7:30 p.m. Upper Level Meeting Room

Call to Order

Seating of the Members / Alternates

Applications:
ZBA-0943– Request of Metz, 104 River Road, for Variance, Zoning Regulation Section(s) 11.6 (Frnt Yard Setback), 12.1 (Shepaug River Setback), 12.14 (Pool Equip. Setback), 17.4b (Non Conforming Structures) to construct new covered entry and ramp, relocate and reconstruct existing shed, replace existing septic system, install pool fence, pool equipment and underground propane tank.
HEARING – MEETING – VOTE

Consideration of Minutes of March 21, 2013

Other Business/Discretion of the Chair

Adjournment

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Posted: May 3, 2013

NOTICE CONCERNING
The Vote On The Region #12 Budget
and for
4 Members of the Board of Education

Residents eligible to vote at Tuesday's May 7th referendum:

- Registered voters may vote for both the Region #12 budget question and the election of four (4) Board of Education members.

- Any citizen of the age of eighteen years or more who is liable to the town for taxes assessed of not less than one thousand dollars on the last completed grand list of the town may vote for the Region #12 budget question only.

Sec. 7-6 and Sec. 9-12 of the General Statutes of Connecticut.

Voting Hours: 12:00 Noon until 8:00 PM

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Posted: May 1, 2013

Town of Washington
Notice of Annual Town Budget Hearing

The voters and electors of the Town of Washington are hereby warned that the Annual Town Budget Hearing will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, CT to consider expenditures from General Fund and Capital Fund for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.

At this hearing interested persons will be heard and written communication will be received and read aloud.

Dated at Washington, Connecticut, this 26th day of April, 2013.
Michael C. Jackson
Chairman, Board of Finance

A printable .pdf format copy of the Proposed 2013-2014 Budget is available. HERE (17 Pages)

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Posted: May 1, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of TWO Notices:
1. Notice of Special Meetings, Inland Wetlands Commission
2. Notice of Actions Taken, Inland Wetlands Commission

Inland Wetlands Commission
Notice of Special Meeting/Agenda

The Washington Inland Wetlands Commission has scheduled the following Special Meeting:

Friday, May 3, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Stiles/15 Tinker Hill Road/Violation: Unauthorized Clearing and Soil Disturbance

Agenda:
Site Inspection

6:00 p.m.
Hayden/11 Loomarwick Road/Violation: Unauthorized Construction and Soil Disturbance

Agenda:
Site Inspection

Dated 5/1/13
By Janet M. Hill, Land Use Administrator

Inland Wetlands Commission
LEGAL NOTICE

At its Regular Meeting held on April 24, 2013 the Washington Inland Wetlands Commission took the following action:

APPROVED:
Application #IW-13-06 submitted by The Gunnery, Inc. to renovate the soccer field at 100 Green Hill road with conditions.

APPROVED:
A two year extension of Permit #IW-11-14 issued to Mr. Canal to apply pesticides to his pond at 142 Sabbaday Lane.

Dated 4/26/13
By Janet M. Hill, Land Use Administrator

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Posted: April 27, 2013

Zoning Commission
Legal Notice

The WASHINGTON ZONING COMMISSION has scheduled the following public hearing on Monday, May 20, 2013 in the Upper Level Meeting Room, Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, Ct. to consider the following Special Permit application:

7:30 p.m.
Haddad/155 West Shore Road/Request to Revise Special Permit: Section 6.6.12/Extend Dock

At this hearing interested persons may appear and be heard and written communications will be received. The application is on file in the Land Use Office, Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, Ct.

Dated 4/25/13
By Janet M. Hill, Land Use Administrator

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Posted: April 24, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of TWO Notices:
1. Regular Meeting Agenda, Boarsd of Selectmen
2. Regular Meeting Agenda, Conservation Commission

Board of Selectmen
AGENDA
April 25, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Bryan Memorial Town Hall

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes
* Minutes of the April 11, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
* Minutes of the April 15, 2013 Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
* Minutes of the April 23, 2013 Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

3. Communications

4. Appointments/Resignations
* Appointment of Thomas Hollinger as a full member of the Historic District Commission.

5. First Selectman’s Report

6. OLD BUSINESS
* Discussion of Washington Community Housing Trust request for funding.

7. NEW BUSINESS
* Setting the Agenda for the Annual Town Budget Meeting. * Approval of the Town Clerk’s appointment of Amber Lamothe as Assistant Town Clerk.

8. Visitors

9. Adjournment

Conservation Commission
Agenda for May 1, 2013 meeting @ 5PM

Seating of Alternates

Minutes of April 3

TPOCD - Agriculture Sustainability for NW Corner – Dirk Sabin

Zoning Regs to review and prepare recommendations
* Viewscape development/appropriate clear cutting of trees –Dirk Sabin
* Enhance ridgeline protection – further discussion & creation of recommendation to Zoning
* Conservation (Cluster Development) Design ((see TPOCD page 7-8, Sections A & B)
* Stonewall protection – review Salisbury, Harwinton, other regs
* Others to be identified to support sustainability
* DEEP Noise Control info

Bring your copy of TPOCD (2003) & NRIReport to meeting

Referrals or new projects: RT 47 soccer field improvements/Gunnery

Cell Tower Update – Diane Dupuis and Phil Markert
* Mar 9 vote to lease site at Town (still needs to go to the Siting Council)
* Any new applications?

Trail on New Preston Open Space – develop workplan, biological field inventory,schedule field work and schedule workday (Phil M to organize in May)

Subcommittee Reports:
* New Preston Open Space Stewardship Committee –Susan Payne
* Watercourses/Waterways Strategy to protect Town’s water quality –- Randy Bernard
o Develop map/use NRIR map
o Identify sensitive confluences
* Annual Monitoring Report & 2013 Schedule of Site Visits– Linda Frank
* Greenway Committee Activities – Susan Payne
* Best Development Practices Brochure – to be assigned

Other Business

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Posted: April 24, 2013

Inland Wetlands Commission
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

6:30 p.m., Upper Level Meeting Room
SHOW CAUSE HEARING
Heyman/175 Calhoun Street/Unauthorized Soil Disturbance and Clearing

7:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Motion to Include Subsequent Business not already posted on the Agenda

III. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting – 3/27/13
B. Regular Meeting - 4/10/13

IV. Pending Applications
A. Collins/321-323 West Shore Road/#IW-13-05/Cut Trees, Remove Invasives, Install Paths through Wetlands
B. The Gunnery, Inc./100 Green Hill Road/#IW-13-06/Renovate Soccer Field

V. New Applications
A. Heyman/175 Calhoun Street/#IW-13-07/Application to Correct a Violation

VI. Other Business
A. Ficalora/10 Sunrise Lane/Request for 5 Year Extension of Permit #IW-03-55/Construct Single Family Dwelling
B. Canal/142 Sabbaday Lane/Request for Renewal of Permit #IW-11-14/Application of Herbicide C. Town of Washington/Intersection of Shinar Mt. and Walker Brook Roads/Request to Revise Permit #IW-12- /Install Culvert

VII. Enforcement
A. Report
B. Lodsin/78 Litchfield Turnpike/Unauthorized Excavation/#IW-07-V12
C. Town of Washington/16 Titus Road/#IW-09-V02/Unauthorized Stockpiling in Floodplain
D. Chatfield-Schellerer/19 Tinker Hill Road/#IW-10-V01/Unauthorized Clearing
E. Hochberg/15 Couch Road/Unauthorized Excavation of Pond, Deposition of Material
F. Woodruff/3 West Shore Road/Request to Remove Notice of Violation from Land Records
G. Smith/22 Parsonage Lane/Compliance with Permit #IW-11-48
H. Stiles/15 Tinker Hill Road/Unauthorized Soil Disturbance and Clearing
I. Hayden/11 Loomarwick Road/Unauthorized Construction and Soil Disturbance
J. List of Agent Approvals
K. List of Files Closed by WEO – Projects Signed Off as Completed Per Approved Permit

VIII. Administrative Business

IX. Communications

X. Executive Session to Discuss Pending Litigation/Enforcement
Appeal of The Gunnery/ #IW-11-40 (IF NECESSARY)

XI. Adjournment

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Posted: April 21, 2013

Zoning Commission
AGENDA, Regular Meeting
April 22, 2013
7:30 p.m., Upper Level Meeting Room

I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting 3/25/13
B. Special Meeting (Subcommittee Meeting) 3/26/13
C. Special Meeting (Subcommittee Meeting) 4/2/13
D. Special Meeting (Subcommittee Meeting) 4/9/13

III. New Application
A. Haddad/155 West Shore Road/Section 6.6.12/Modification of Special Permit – Extend Dock

IV. Other Business
A. Revisions to the Zoning Regulations/Discussion Draft Revisions Sections 1 - 12
B. Referral from CT DEEP re: Town of Washington/Intersection Shinar Mountain and Walker Brook Roads/Replace Culvert

V. Enforcement
A. Enforcement Report

VI. Privilege of the Floor

VII.Adjournment

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Posted: April 19, 2013

Board of Education Candidate Forum
The Washington Democratic and Republican Town Committees are sponsoring a forum
for the seven candidates nominated for four seats on the Region 12 Board of Education

7:30pm, Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Washington Town Hall.

Town Hall will open at 7:00pm for submission of written questions.
After opening remarks Moderator Hank Martin will pose 2 predetermined questions
to each candidate. If time permits written questions submitted by the audience
will be asked of each candidate.

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Posted: April 17, 2013

Washington Zoning Board of Appeals Notice of Cancelled Meeting

The Washington Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled the regular meeting for April 18, 2013 due to not receiving any applications by the deadline date of March 28, 2013.

Shelley White, Land Use Clerk

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Posted: April 15, 2013

Zoning Commission
Notice of Special Meeting/Agenda

The Washington Zoning Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Room, Bryan Memorial Town Hall

Agenda:
Revision of the Zoning Regulations
Subcommittee Work Session/Discussion

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Posted: April 12, 2013

Board of Education Forum

A Question and Answer Forum for the seven candidates for the Board of Education
will be held at Town Hall on Tuesday, April 23, 2013

The Hall will open at 7:00 PM, allowing time for written questions
to be prepared and submitted to the moderator,

The Forum will begin at 7:30 PM

Jointly Sponsored by:
Board of Selectmen
Washington Republican Town Committee
Washington Democratic Town Committee

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Posted: April 11, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of TWO Notices:
1. Regular Meeting Agenda, Board of Selectmen
2. Notice of Special Meeting, Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen
AGENDA
April 11, 2013
5:30 p.m., Bryan Memorial Town Hall

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes
* Minutes of the March 27, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
* Minutes of the April 2, April 3 and April 4, 2013 Special Meetings of the Board of Selectmen.

3. Communications

3. Appointments/Resignations
* Appointment of Laird Davis as an alternate to the Inland Wetlands Commission until 6/30/13.

4. First Selectman’s Report

5. OLD BUSINESS:
* Awarding of Bid for Baldwin Hill Road Pavement Rehabilitation.

6. NEW BUSINESS
* Discussion of Senior Center – survey results, needs, etc. with representatives from the Senior Center.
* Petition for a Town Ordinance to change the term of the First Selectman, Board of Selectmen, Tax Collector and Treasurer from two years to four years.
* Regional telecommunications service credit for CMED services.
* Resolution authorizing the First Selectman to sign an agreement with the State regarding the Walker Brook Road Bridge grant.

7. Visitors

8. Adjournment

BOARD OF SELECTMEN
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Date: Monday, April 15, 2013
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Bryan Memorial Town Hall

AGENDA
Discussion with the Housing Commission and the Washington Community Housing Trust regarding funding from the Town’s Affordable Housing Fund.

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Posted: April 9, 2013

Inland Wetlands Commission
AGENDA Regular Meeting
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
7:00p.m. Upper Level Meeting Room

I.Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating ofMembers, Alternates

II. Motion to Include Subsequent Business not already posted on the Agenda

III. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting - 3/27/13
B. Site Inspection/Collins/4/4/13

IV. Pending Applications
A. Collins/321 -323 West Shore Road/#IW-13-05/Cut Trees, Remove Invasives, Install Paths Through Wetlands

V. New Applications
A. The Gunnery, Inc./1 00 Green Hill Road/#IW-13-06/Renovate Soccer Field

VI. Other Business
A. Ficalora/10 Sunrise Lane/Request for 5 Year Extension of Permit #IW-03-55/Construct Single Family Dwelling
B. Canal/142 Sabbaday Lane/State Permit for Aquatic Weed Control

VII. Enforcement
A. Report
B. Lodsin/78 Litchfield Turnpike/Unauthorized Excavation/#IW-07-V12
C. Town ofWashington/16 Titus Road/#IW-09-V02/Unauthorized Stockpiling in Floodplain
D. Chatfield-Schellerer/19 Tinker Hill Road/#IW-10-V01/Unauthorized Clearing
E. Hochberg/15 Couch Road/Unauthorized Excavation ofPond, Deposition of Material
F. Woodruff/3 West Shore Road/Request to Remove Notice of Violation from Land Records
G. Smith/22 Parsonage Lane/Compliance with Permit #IW-11 -48
H. List of Agent Approvals
I. List of Files Closed by WEO- Projects Signed Off as Completed Per Approved Permit

VIII. Administrative Business

IX. Communications

X. Executive Session to Discuss Pending Litigation/Enforcement
Appeal of The Gunnery/#IW-11-40 (IF NECESSARY)

XI. Adjournment

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Posted: April 7, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of THREE Notices:
1. The 2013 Major Stephen Reich Award for Exceptional Citizenship
2. Regular Meeting Agenda, Parks and Recreation Commission
3. Notice of Public Hearings, Historic District Commission

2013 MAJOR STEPHEN REICH AWARD

The Awards committee is now accepting nominations for the "Major Stephen Reich Award for Exceptional Citizenship"

For detailed information about Major Reich, and the annual awards presented to a Washington Citizen, and a Shepaug High School Student, as well as instructions for submitting nominations Please CLICK HERE

WASHINGTON PARKS & RECREATION
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday April 9, 2013
7:00 pm, Bryan Memorial Town Hall

Approval of minutes from March 11, 2013 Seecial Meeting

I. Review of Old Business
a. Beach/Boat Launch
b. River Walk Park: Ball Field Improvements
c. Diving Clinic
d. Region 12 Security- Adult Morning Swim
e. Fireworks
f. Summer Concert
g. Hockey Follow up
h. Summer Camps

Coordinator’s Report

II. New Business
a. Community Day

III. Chairman’s Report

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
LEGAL NOTICE

The WASHINGTON HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION will conduct a Public Hearing in the Third Floor Meeting Room, Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, CT on Monday, April 15, 2013, at 7:30PM to consider the following applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness:

West Indies, LLC /96 Calhoun Street /Extend Certificate of Appropriateness to build single family dwelling.

Teh /8 Kirby Road /Renovations to existing house.

At this Hearing interested persons may appear and written communications will be received. The applications are on file in the Land Use Office, Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, CT.

Dated April 3, 2013,
By Martha T. Shade, Clerk

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Posted: April 3, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of THREE Notices:
1. Regular Meeting Agenda, Conservation Commission
2. Notice of Special Meeting, Board of Finance
3. Regular Meeting Agenda, Housing Commission

Conservation Commission
Agenda for April 3, 2013
meeting @ 5PM

Seating of Alternates

Minutes of Feb 6 and Mar 13 (discussion, no quorum)

Zoning Regs to review and prepare recommendations (Let’s get going!!!): Gary Fitzherbert
* Issue of clear cutting of trees – develop a clear recommendation to present to Zoning
* Enhance ridgeline protection
* Conservation (Cluster Development) Design ((see TPOCD page 7-8, Sections A & B)
* Others to be identified to support sustainability

Stonewall & Noise Ordinance (let’s draft a stonewall ordinance as requested by New Preston resident)

TPOCD - Update – any further comments on various drafts?
* Bring your copy of TPOCD (2003) & NRIReport to meeting

Referrals or new projects:

Cell Tower Update – Diane Dupuis and Phil Markert
* Mar 9 vote to lease site at Town (still needs to go to the Siting Council)
* Any new applications?

Trail on New Preston Open Space – schedule workday

Subcommittee Reports:
* New Preston Open Space Stewardship Committee –Susan Payne
* Watercourses/Waterways Strategy to protect Town’s water quality –- Randy Bernard
o Develop map/use NRIR map
o Identify sensitive confluences
* Annual Monitoring Report & 2013 Schedule of Site Visits– Linda Frank
* Greenway Committee Activities – Susan Payne
* Best Development Practices Brochure – to be assigned

Other Business
Review other commission minutes

BOARD OF FINANCE
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 8, 2013
5:00 P.M., SELECTMAN’S OFFICE

The Board of Finance will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. in the Selectman’s Office to continue budget deliberations with the Board of Selectmen for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.

Dated at Washington, Connecticut this 2ndh day of April, 2013.
Kathy Gollow, Finance Secretary

HOUSING COMMISSION
AGENDA
April 8th, 2013
Third Floor Meeting Room, 5pm

1. Call to Order

2. Minutes of March 11, 2013 Meeting

3. Guests

4. Business not already posted on agenda

5. Old Business:

6. Adjournment

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Posted: April 1, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of THREE Notices:
1. Regular Meeting Agenda, Planning Commission
2. Notice of Special Meetings, Board of Selectmen
3. Notice of Actions Taken, Inland Wetlands Commission

Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
7:30 p.m. Upper Level Meeting Room

I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Privilege of the Floor

III. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting – 3/5/13

IV. Motion to Include Subsequent Business Not Already Posted on the Agenda
(if necessary)

V. New Applications

VI. Other Business
A. Plan of Conservation and Development
1. Revised Drafts
a) Demographics and Housing
b) Economic Development
c) Village Centers
2. Other Drafts
a) Sustainability
b) Natural Resources, Open Space, Recreation
c) Community Facilities
3. Other POCD Discussion
B. 3/7/13 Memo re: Depot Study and Plaza Improvements

VII. Communications

VIII. Administrative Business

IX. Public Comment

X. Adjournment

BOARD OF SELECTMEN
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGS

Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. Bryan Memorial Town Hall
AGENDA
Mandatory pre-bid meeting and walk through of auditorium and stage area.

Date: April 3, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. Bryan Memorial Town Hall
AGENDA
Discussion with Jeffrey Hamm, Insurance Adjuster, re: Town garage fire and Town Hall propane explosion.

Date: April 4, 2013
Time: 9:30 a.m. Bryan Memorial Town Hall
AGENDA
Opening of Bids for Pavement Rehabilitation of a section of Baldwin Hill Road.

Inland Wetlands Commission
LEGAL NOTICE

At its Regular Meeting held on March 27, 2013 the Washington Inland Wetlands Commission took the following action:

APPROVED: Application #IW-13-04 submitted by Regional School District #12 for a stream crossing at 159 South Street with conditions.

APPROVED: Revision of Permit #IW-12-24 issued to Mr. Lancaster/244 West Shore Road, revised to add demolition and reconstruction of the existing dwelling with condition.

Dated 4/1/13
By Janet M. Hill,
Land Use Administrator

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Posted: March 29, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of FOUR Notices:
1. Notice of Office Closing, Town Clerk
2. Notice of Special Meeting, Zoning Commission
3. Notice of Meeting Date Changes, Parks and Recreation Commission
4. Notice of Action Taken, Zoning Commission

Office Closed
The Town Clerk's office will be closed on Friday, April 5th.

Zoning Commission
Notice of Special Meeting/Agenda

The Washington Zoning Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 9:30 p.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Room, Bryan Memorial Town Hall

Agenda:
Subcommittee Work Session/Discussion:
Revision of the Zoning Regulations

Dated 3/27/13
By Janet M. Hill, Land Use Administrator

DATE CHANGE
Parks & Recreation Monthly Meeting Dates

The April 8th 2013, and May 6th 2013 Meetings of the Washington Parks & Recreation Commission have been CHANGED to:

April 9th 2013 and May 20th 2013 respectively.

Lisa A. Easter
Coordinator, Washington Parks & Recreation

Zoning Commission
LEGAL NOTICE

At its Regular Meeting held on Monday March 25, 2013 the Washington Zoning Commission took the following action:

APPROVED: Laverge, 226 Bee Brook Road/Special Permit: Section 13.14 to expand existing Bed and Breakfast establishment to three rooms.

Shelley White, Land Use Clerk

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Posted: March 27, 2013

Board of Selectmen
AGENDA
March 27, 2013
5:30 p.m. Bryan Memorial Town Hall

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes

3. Communications

4. Appointments/Resignations

5. First Selectman’s Report

6. OLD BUSINESS
Town Garage Location

7. NEW BUSINESS
Selectmen Draft Budget
E-Waste contract
CCM prescription card program

8. Visitors

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Posted: March 26, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of TWO Notices:
1. Notice of Special Meeting, Board of Selectmen
2. Regular Meeting Agenda, Inland Wetlands Commissiion

Board of Selectmen
Special Meeting

A Special meeting Will be held on Wednesday March 27, 1:30pm

Agenda
Budget Work Session

Inland Wetlands Commission
AGENDA, Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
7:00 p.m. Upper Level Meeting Room

I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Motion to Include Subsequent Business not already posted on the Agenda

III. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting – 3/13/13

IV. Pending Applications
A. Regional School District #13/159 South Street/#IW-13-04/Stream Crossing

V. New Applications

VI. Other Business
A. Lancaster/244 West Shore Road/Request to Amend Permit #IW-12-24/Demolish, Rebuild House

VII. Enforcement
A. Report
B. Lodsin/78 Litchfield Turnpike/Unauthorized Excavation/#IW-07-V12
C. Town of Washington/16 Titus Road/#IW-09-V02/Unauthorized Stockpiling in Floodplain
D. Chatfield-Schellerer/19 Tinker Hill Road/#IW-10-V01/Unauthorized Clearing
E. Hochberg/15 Couch Road/Unauthorized Excavation of Pond, Deposition of Material
F. Woodruff/3 West Shore Road/Request to Remove Notice of Violation from Land Records
G. Smith/22 Parsonage Lane/Compliance with Permit #IW-11-48
H. List of Agent Approvals
I. List of Files Close by WEO – Projects Signed Off as Completed Per Approved Permit

VIII. Administrative Business

IX. Communications

X. Executive Session to Discuss Pending Litigation/Enforcement
Appeal of The Gunnery/ #IW-11-40 (IF NECESSARY)

XI. Adjournment

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Posted: March 23, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of FOUR Notices:
1. Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Agenda, Zoning Commission
2. Notice of Special Meeting, Zoning Commission
3. Notice of Special Meeting, Board of Finance
4. Notice of Actions Taken, Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Commission
AGENDA
Public Hearing - Regular Meeting
March 25, 2013
7:30 p.m., Upper Level Meeting Room

PUBLIC HEARING
Laverge/226 Bee Brook Road/Special Permit:
Section 13.14/Expand Existing Bed and Breakfast Establishment to Three Rooms

REGULAR MEETING
I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting 2/25/13
B. Special Meeting (Subcommittee Meeting) 3/5/13
C. Special Meeting (Subcommittee Meeting) 3/13/13
D. Special Meeting (Site Inspection) 3/13/13
E. Special Meeting (Subcommittee Meeting) 3/20/13

III. Pending Applications
A. Laverge/226 Bee Brook Road/Revision of Special Permit: Section 13.14/Expand Existing Bed and Breakfast Establishment to Three Rooms

IV. Other Business
A. Revisions to the Zoning Regulations
B. Telecommunications Facility/10 Blackville Road

V. Enforcement
A. Enforcement Report

VI. Privilege of the Floor

VII.Adjournment

Zoning Commission
Notice of Special Meeting/Agenda

The Washington Zoning Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 9:30 p.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Room, Bryan Memorial Town Hall

Agenda:
Revision of the Zoning Regulations
Subcommittee Work Session/Discussion

Dated 3/21/13
By Janet M. Hill, Land Use Administrator

BOARD OF FINANCE
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 1, 2013
5:00 P.M., SELECTMAN’S OFFICE

The Board of Finance will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. in the Selectman’s Office to continue budget deliberations with the Board of Selectmen for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.

Dated at Washington, Connecticut this 20th day of March, 2013.
Kathy Gollow, Finance Secretary

Legal Notice
Zoning Board of Appeals

At its meeting held on March 21, 2013 the WASHINGTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS took the following action:

Approved: ZBA-0941 – Request of Karabell/Alger, 112 River Road, for Special Exception, Zoning Regulation Section(s)12.14 (Noise Generating Equipment), to install a generator more than 25’ from building principally served.

Approved: ZBA-0942 – Request of Kessler, 103 West Mountain Road, for Special Exception, Zoning Regulation Section(s) 12.14 (Noise Generating Equipment), to install generator & air conditioning condenser more than 25’ from structure principally served, & pool equipment more than 50’ from pool.

By Shelley White, Land Use Clerk

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Posted: March 18, 2013

Zoning Commission
Notice of Special Meeting/Agenda

The Washington Zoning Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Room, Bryan Memorial Town Hall

Agenda:
Revision of the Zoning Regulations
Subcommittee Work Session/Discussion

Dated 3/18/13
By Janet M. Hill, Land Use Administrator

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Posted: March 15, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of TWO Notices:
1. Notice of Special Meeting, Board of Selectmen
2. Notice of Action Taken, Inland Wetlands Commission

Special Selectmen Meeting
Tuesday March 19, 2013
9:30am, Bryan Memorial Town Hall

Agenda
1 Issue RFP for Town Hall architectural services

2 Issue bid for Baldwin Hill milling and paving

3 Selectmen Budget Work Session

Inland Wetlands Commission
LEGAL NOTICE

At its Regular Meeting held on March 13, 2013 the Washington Inland Wetlands Commission took the following action:

APPROVED: Application #IW-13-03 submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Kessler for a driveway crossing, utilities, wall, and fence at 103-105 West Mountain Road with conditions.

Dated 3/15/13
By Janet M. Hill,
Land Use Administrator

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Posted: March 13, 2013

Board of Selectmen
Regular Meeting AGENDA
March 14, 2013
5:30 p.m., Bryan Memorial Town Hall

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes
* Minutes of the February 28, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
* Minutes of the March 6, 2013 Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

3. Communications
* Letter of thanks to Arbor Services.

4. Appointments/Resignations
* Resignation of Gary Fitzherbert from the Board of Finance.

5. First Selectman’s Report

6. OLD BUSINESS

7. NEW BUSINESS
* Renewal of lease for Beach House tenants.
* Washington Art Association – Peter Talbot.
* Setting of Agenda for a Special Town Meeting – Board of Ed candidates.

8. Visitors

9. Adjournment

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Posted: March 12, 2013

Inland Wetlands Commission
AGENDA, Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
7:00 p.m., Upper Level Meeting Room

I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Motion to Include Subsequent Business not already posted on the Agenda

III. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting – 2/27/13

IV. Pending Applications
A. Kessler/103-105 West Mountain Road/#IW-13-03/Driveway, Utilities, Wall, and Fence Installation

V. New Application
A. Regional School District #12/159 South Street/#IW-13-04/Stream Crossing

V. Other Business
A. 3/11/13 Letter from Mr. Caroe re: Drainage onto his property from 22 Parsonage Lane

VII. Enforcement
A. Report
B. Lodsin/78 Litchfield Turnpike/Unauthorized Excavation/#IW-07-V12
C. Town of Washington/16 Titus Road/#IW-09-V02/Unauthorized Stockpiling in Floodplain
D. Chatfield-Schellerer/19 Tinker Hill Road/#IW-10-V01/Unauthorized Clearing
E. Hochberg/15 Couch Road/Unauthorized Excavation of Pond, Deposition of Material
F. List of Files Closed by WEO-Projects Signed Off as Completed Per Approved Permit
G. Woodruff/3 West Shore Road/Request to Remove Notice of Violation from Land Records
H. List of Agent Approvals

VIII. Administrative Business

IX. Communications

X. Executive Session to Discuss Pending Litigation/Enforcement
Appeal of The Gunnery/#IW-11-40 (IF NECESSARY)

XI. Adjournment

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Posted: March 8, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of THREE Notices:
1. Regular Meeting Agenda, Parks and Rec Commission
2. Notice of Special Meeting, Zoning Commission Subcommittee
3. Regular Meeting Agenda, Conservation Copmmission

WASHINGTON PARKS & RECREATION
Agenda, Regular Meeting
Monday March 11, 2013
7:00 pm, Bryan Memorial Town Hall

Welcome Liz Gugel and Gary Fitzherbert

Approval of minutes from February 12, 2013 Seecial Meeting

I. Review of Old Business
a. Beach/Boat Launch
b. River Walk Park
c. Diving Clinic
d. 2013-2014 Budget
e. Region 12 Security- Adult Morning Swim
f. Fireworks

Coordinator’s Report

II. New Business
a. Summer Camp
b. Shepaug Soccer Club

III. Chairman’s Report

Zoning Commission
Notice of Special Meeting/Agenda

The Washington Zoning Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Room, Bryan Memorial Town Hall

Agenda:
Revision of the Zoning Regulations
Subcommittee Work Session/Discussion

Dated 3/8/13
By Janet M. Hill, Land Use Administrator

Conservation Commission
Agenda for Mar 13, ed) meeting @ 5PM

Seating of Alternates

Minutes of Feb 6

TPOCD - Update

Stonewall & Noise Ordinance (let’s draft a stonewall ordinance)

Zoning Regs to review and prepare recommendations (Let’s get going!!!):
* Issue of clear cutting of trees – develop a clear recommendation to present to Planning & Zoning
* Enhance ridgeline protection
* Conservation (Cluster Development) Design ((see TPOCD page 7-8, Sections A & B)
* Others to be identified to support sustainability

Referrals or new projects:

Cell Tower Update – Diane Dupuis and Phil Markert
* Lease Negotiations proposed site at Town Garage – results of Mar 9 vote
* Any new applications?

Trail on New Preston Open Space – schedule workday

CC Goals for 2013 – continue discussion

Bring your copy of TPOCD (2003) & NRIReport to meeting:

Subcommittee Reports:
* New Preston Open Space Stewardship Committee –Susan Payne
* Watercourses/Waterways Strategy to protect Town’s water quality –- Randy Bernard
o Develop map/use NRIR map
o Identify sensitive confluences
* Annual Monitoring Report & 2013 Schedule of Site Visits– Linda Frank
* Greenway Committee Activities – Susan Payne
* Best Development Practices Brochure – to be assigned

Other Business
Review other commission minutes

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Posted: March 6, 2013

Board of Selectmen’s Budget Sessions
Selectman’s Office
AGENDA

The following budget work sessions have been scheduled by the Board of Selectmen to discuss proposed General Fund expenditures for the 2013-2014 fiscal year:

Tuesday, March 12:
10 a.m.: Police
10:30 a.m.: Highway Department

Wednesday, March 13:
5:00 p.m.: Parks & Recreation

Thursday, March 14:
1:00 p.m.: Fire Marshal
4:00 p.m.: Fire Co.

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Posted: March 5, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of THREE Notices:
1. Town Clerk Office Closed
2. Special Meeting, Board of Selectmen
3. Notice of Special Town Meeting

Office Closed
The Office of the Town Clerk will be closed
Wednesday, March 6, 2013

BOARD OF SELECTMEN
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Date: March 6, 2013
Time: 3:00, Bryan Memorial Town Hall

AGENDA
Discussion: Board of Selectmen, Buildings & Property Commission, and Laura Boyer of Nelson Edwards Company Architects re: stage area of the Main Hall.

TOWN OF WASHINGTON
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

A Special Town Meeting will be held Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, Connecticut to consider and act upon the following:

To approve an “Option and Ground Lease Agreement” between the Town of Washington and Homeland Towers, LLC.

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Posted: March 2, 2013

Planning Commission
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND AGENDA

The Washington Planning Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. in the upper level meeting room (top floor), Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, Ct.

Agenda:
Update of the Plan of Conservation and Development
Subcommittee discussion with consultants

Dated 2/28/13
By Janet M. Hill, Land Use Administrator

Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
7:30 p.m., Upper Level Meeting Room

I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting – 2/5/13
B. Special Meeting – 2/19/13

III. Motion to Include Subsequent Business Not Already Posted on the Agenda
(if necessary)

IV. New Applications V. Other Business
A. Plan of Conservation and Development
1. Report from Mr. Looney re: Meeting with Heads of Schools and “Office Hours”
2. Report from Ms. Gager/Mr. Looney re: 3/5 Meeting with Mr. Looney and Mr. MacDermott
3. Additional Comments on Previous Drafts (if needed):
a) Demographics and Housing
b) Economic Development Report
c) Village Centers draft
4. Discussion on new drafts
a) Natural Resources, Open Space, Recreation
b) Community Facilities
5. Other POCD Discussion
a) Communications from Mrs. Payne, Conservation, and Mr. Hileman

VI. Communications

VII. Administrative Business

VIII. Public Comment

IX. Adjournment

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Posted: February 23, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of FOUR Notices:
1. Regular Meeting Agenda, Board of Finance
2. Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Agenda, Zoning Commission
3. Information Session, Plan of Conservation and Developement
4. Change of Meeting Date, Conservation Commission

Board of Finance Meeting
February 25, 2013
AGENDA
5:00 P.M., Selectman’s Office

1. Call to Order

2. Minutes
January, 2013

3. Change of Date for April meeting
from April 15 to April 22.

4. Tax Collector’s Report

5. Treasurer’s Report

6. Financial Reports

7. Education Report

8. First Selectman’s Report

9. Old Business:
Approval of 2011-2012 Audit

10. New Business:
Consideration of Accounting Procedures Manual

Appointment of Auditor for 2012-2013 f.y.

11. Adjournment

Zoning Commission
AGENDA
Public Hearing - Regular Meeting
February 25, 2013
7:30 p.m., Upper Level Meeting Room

PUBLIC HEARING
Lancaster/244 West Shore Road/Request to Revise Special Permit:
Section 6.5/Modifications to Approved Site Plan

REGULAR MEETING
I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting 2/11/13
B. Special Meeting (Subcommittee Meeting) 2/20/13

III. Pending Applications
A. Lancaster/244 West Shore Road/Request to Amend Special Permit: Section 6.5/Modifications to Approved Site Plan
A. LeVerge/226 Bee Brook Road/Revision of Special Permit: Section 13.14/Expand Existing Bed and Breakfast Establishment to Three Rooms (Public Hearing 3/25/13)

IV. Other Business
A. Review of letter to EIS Realty, LLC. re: driveway on state ROW
B. Revisions to the Zoning Regulations

V. Enforcement
A. Smith/35 East Shore Road
B. Enforcement Report

VI. Adjournment

INFORMATION SESSION
Plan of Conservation and Developement

Michael Looney, Associate/Senior Planner from Milone and MacBroom, Inc.,
will be available at Town Hall to answer questions and discuss comments regarding the Washington POCD on:

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm.

Please come and share your thoughts!

Notice of Meeting Date Change
Conservation Commission

The regular meeting of the Conservation Commission for the month of March, 2013 has been changed
from from March 6 to March 13.

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Posted: February 20, 2013

WARNING
TOWN OF WASHINGTON
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

The voters and electors of the Town of Washington are hereby warned that a Special Town Meeting will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, Connecticut to consider and act upon the following:

1) To approve an “Option and Ground Lease Agreement” between the Town of Washington and Homeland Towers, LLC.

Dated at Washington, Connecticut this 14th day of February 2013.
Mark E. Lyon
Richard O. Carey
Anthony J. Bedini
Board of Selectmen

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Posted: February 18, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of THREE Notices:
1. Notice of Actions Taken, Inland Wetlands Commission
2. Notice of Special Meeting, Zoning Commission
3. Notice of Meeting Cancellation, Zoning Board of Appeals

Inland Wetlands Commission
TOWN OF WASHINGTON
LEGAL NOTICE

At its Regular Meeting held on February 13, 2013 the Washington Inland Wetlands Commission took the following action:

APPROVED: The request to amend Permit #IW-12-36 issued to the Community Table Restaurant/223, 227 Litchfield Turnpike to change the driveway headwall construction.

Dated 2/15/13
By Janet M. Hill,
Land Use Administrator

Zoning Commission
Notice of Special Meeting/Agenda

The Washington Zoning Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Room, Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, Ct.

Agenda:
Revision of the Washington Zoning Regulations
Work Session/General discussion

Dated 2/15/13
By Janet M. Hill, Land Use Administrator

Zoning Board of Appeals
NOTICE of Meeting Cancelllation.

The Washington Zoning Board of Appeals will not meet on February 21, 2013 at 7:30pm.

No applications were submitted by the deadline for this meeting.

Shelley White
Land Use Clerk

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Posted: February 13, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of TWO Notices:
1. Regular Meeting Agenda, Board of Selectmen
2. Notice of Board of Selectmen Budget Work Sessions

Board of Selectmen
AGENDA
February 14, 2013
5:30 p.m., Bryan Memorial Town Hall

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes
* Minutes of the January 31, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
* Minutes of the February 5, 2013 Special Meeting #1 of the Board of Selectmen.
* Minutes of the February 5, 2013 Special Meeting #2 of the Board of Selectmen.

3. Communications
* Email correspondence from Joe Mustich.

4. Appointments/Resignations

5. First Selectman’s Report

6. OLD BUSINESS

7. NEW BUSINESS
* Setting the Agenda for the March 9, 2013 Special Town Meeting.
* Girl Scout Day Proclamation.

8. Visitors

9. Adjournment

NOTICE OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S BUDGET WORK SESSIONS

THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL MEET IN THE SELECTMAN’S OFFICE TO WORK ON THE PROPOSED 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR PROPOSED BUDGET ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
MARCH 1: 1:00 P.M.
MARCH 4: 1:00 P.M.
MARCH 13: 5:00 P.M. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MARCH 14: 1:00 P.M.

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Posted: February 12, 2013

Zoning Commission
Notice of Special Meeting/Agenda

The Washington Zoning Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Room, Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, Ct.

Agenda:
Revision of the Washington Zoning Regulations Work Session/General discussion

Dated 2/12/13
By Janet M. Hill, Land Use Administrator

Zoning Commission
LEGAL NOTICE

The Washington Zoning Commission has scheduled the following public hearing on Monday, February 25, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Room, Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, Ct. to consider the following:

Lancaster/244 West Shore Road/Request to Amend Special Permit:
Section 6.5/Modifications to Approved Site Plan

At this hearing interested persons may appear and written communications will be received. The application is on file in the Land Use Office, Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, Ct.

Dated 2/12/13
By Janet M. Hill, Land Use Administrator

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Posted: February 11, 2013

WASHINGTON PARKS & RECREATION
Agenda
Tuesday February 12, 2013
7:00 pm , Bryan Memorial Town Hall

Approval of minutes from January 7th 2013 meeting I. Review of Old Business
a. Beach/Boat Launch
b. River Walk Park
c. Diving Clinic
d. FOI Training
e. 2013-2014 Budget
f. Region 12 Security- Adult Morning Swim

Coordinator’s Report

II. New Business
a. Fireworks

III. Chairman’s Report

Inland Wetlands Commission
AGENDA, Regular Meeting
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
7:00 p.m., Upper Level Meeting Room

I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Motion to Include Subsequent Business not already posted on the Agenda

III. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting – 1/23/13

IV. New Applications

V. Other Business
A. Request to Amend Permit #IW-12-36/Community Table/223-227 Litchfield Turnpike/Change Driveway Culvert Headwall Construction

VII. Enforcement
A. Report
B. Lodsin/78 Litchfield Turnpike/Unauthorized Excavation/#IW-07-V12
C. Town of Washington/16 Titus Road/#IW-09-V02/Unauthorized Stockpiling in Floodplain
D. Chatfield-Schellerer/19 Tinker Hill Road/#IW-10-V01/Unauthorized Clearing
E. Hochberg/15 Couch Road/Unauthorized Excavation of Pond, Deposition of Material
F. List of Files Closed by WEO-Projects Signed Off as Completed Per Approved Permit
G. Woodruff/3 West Shore Road/Request to Remove Notice of Violation from Land Records
H. List of Agent Approvals

VIII. Administrative Business

IX. Communications

X. Executive Session to Discuss Pending Litigation/Enforcement
Appeals by Peacocke and Federer of decision re: Permit #IW-08-31, revisions to Permit #IW-08-31, and appeal of The Gunnery/#IW-11-40 (IF NECESSARY)

XI. Adjournment

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Posted: February 8, 2013

Alert Now/Blackboard Connect Helps WASHINGON,CT
Provide Faster, More Targeted Information to Residents

Residents are urged to register again, and add current contact information with the new updated Connect Access Portal to stay informed of important messages

WASHINGTON,CT – ALERT NOW- has updated to its Blackboard Connect™ service to provide enhanced communications options to residents and enable community leaders to reach their residents more quickly and effectively, helping to keep them safer and better informed.

As the TOWN’s longstanding, trusted notification platform, ALERT NOW/Blackboard Connect enables officials to quickly deliver critical messages, including emergency alerts and important town announcements, via phone, text and email. WASHINGTON is holding a community-wide data drive, encouraging all residents to register their contact information in the updated system’s secure Connect Access Portal, where they can also manage their message settings, including their preferred language, mode of contact and specific message topics they wish to receive. All residents are need to register on the new portal, even if they are on the current Alert Now list. Portal sign up site is:

https://washingtonct.bbcportal.com

WASHINGTON,CT contracts with ALERT NOW/Blackboard Connect to notify residents of urgent emergency communications, such as emergency weather, health, communication, roads, utility updates. Go to the Town of Washington’s Web page; www.washingtonct.org for the link to Connect 5 sign up page.

ALERT NOW - “Blackboard Connect allows us to stay connected by quickly distributing timely, relevant messages to our community,” said Rocky Tomlinson, Washington’s Emergency Management Coordinator, . “Now that residents have the power to customize their message settings, we can make sure they receive the messages that matter most to them. Plus, with the system’s instant reporting we can better track who received a message, and strategically plan for follow-up communications.” capabilities and enhanced geo-mapping so officials can quickly contact specific groups and geographical locations, sending messages only to the residents within select neighborhoods when needed.

A Link is available on the Town’s Web Page; www.washingtonct.org to connect with the sign up portal

For more information on Blackboard Connect, please visit http://www.blackboard.com/connect or contact the company at (202) 463-4860, ext. 2860. WASHINGTON,CT – Contact the the Selectman’s Office @ 860 868 2259, or the Emergency Management Director, Rocky Tomlinson @ 860 868 9942; cell, 860 488 7711, for any local questions.

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Posted: February 8, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of FOUR Notices:
1. Public Hearing and Regular Meeting, Zoning Commission
2. Regular Meeting Agenda, Historic District Commission
3. Notice of Meeting Date Change, Parks and recreation Commission
4. Notice of Special Meeting, Planning Commission

Zoning Commission
AGENDA, Public Hearing - Regular Meeting
February 11, 2013
7:30 p.m., Upper Level Meeting Room

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Washington Community Housing Trust/181 New Milford Turnpike/ Special Permit:
Section 13.15/Town of Washington or Non Profit Sponsored Affordable Housing/Construct Two Dwellings/Con’t.

EIS Realty, LLC./92 Bee Brook Road/Section 8.3.9: Offices and Special Permit:
Sections 8.5: Increase in Maximum Lot Coverage and 8.6: Reduction in Minimum Setback Requirement

REGULAR MEETING
I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting 12/17/12

III. Pending Applications
A. WCHT/181 New Milford Turnpike/Special Permit: Section 13.15/Town of Washington or Non Profit Sponsored Affordable Housing/Construct Two Dwellings
B. EIS Realty, LLC./92 Bee Brook Road/Section 8.3.9: Offices and Special Permit: 8.5: Increase in Maximum Lot Coverage, and 8.6: Reduction in Minimum Setback Requirement

IV. New Applications
A. LeVerge/226 Bee Brook Road/Revision of Special Permit: Section 13.14/Expand Existing Bed and Breakfast Establishment to Three Rooms

IV. Other Business
A. Revisions to the Zoning Regulations
1) Section 12.14/Noise Generating Equipment
2) Minor Revisions throughout
3) Other

V. Enforcement
A. Smith/35 East Shore Road
B. Enforcement Report

VI. Adjournment

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
AGENDA, Regular Meeting
February 11, 2012
7:30PM, Selectmen’s Office

I. Regular Business
A. Call to order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II.Consideration of the Minutes
12/17/12

III. Motion to include subsequent business not already posted on the Agenda.

IV. Other Business
A. 81 Green Hill Road /Informal discussion with Crisp Architects regarding proposed project.

V. Adjournment

Parks & Recreation Monthly Meeting – Feb. 11th 2013
DATE CHANGE

This is to notify the Office of the Town Clerk that the February 11th 2013 MEETING of the Washington Parks & Recreation Commission has been CHANGED to February 12th 2013 At 7:00 PM

Respectfully submitted,
Lisa A. Easter, Coordinator
Washington Parks & Recreation

Planning Commission
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND AGENDA

The Washington Planning Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the upper level meeting room (top floor), Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, Ct.

Agenda:
Update of the Plan of Conservation and Development Work Session on the following drafts:
Demographics and Housing
Economic Development
Village Centers

Dated 2/7/13
By Janet M. Hill, Land Use Administrator

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Posted: February 3, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of THREE Notices:
1. TWO Special Meetings, Board of Selectmen
2. Regular Meeting Agenda, Planning Commission

BOARD OF SELECTMEN
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Time: 8:30 a.m., Bryan Memorial Town Hall

AGENDA
Discussion with Board of Selectmen and Buildings & Property Commission regarding windows in Main Hall.

BOARD OF SELECTMEN
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Time: 2:30 p.m., Bryan Memorial Town Hall

AGENDA
Discussion with Board of Selectmen, Buildings & Property Commission and Jeff Hamm re: insurance settlements for Town Garage and Town Hall.

Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
7:30 p.m., Upper Level Meeting Room

I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting – 1/8/13

III. Motion to Include Subsequent Business Not Already Posted on the Agenda
(if necessary)

IV. New Applications

V. Other Business
A. Referral from Board of Selectmen/8-24/Cell Tower at 10 Blackville Road
B. Plan of Conservation and Development
1. Comments on Previous Drafts:
a) Economic Development Report
b) Village Centers draft
c) Sustainability draft
2. Discussion on new drafts
3. Other POCD Discussion
4. Blackville Town Garage site/Retain for Town Garage or Investigate Possibility of Relocating
5. Marbledale-New Preston-Woodville Meeting
6. Meeting with Heads of Schools

VI. Communications

VII. Public Comment

VIII. Administrative Business

IX. Adjournment

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Posted: January 30, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of TWO Notices:
1. Regular Meeting Agenda, Board of Selectmen
2. Notice of Action Taken, Inland Wetlands Commission

Board of Selectmen
AGENDA, Regular Meeting
January 31, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Bryan Memorial Town Hall

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes
* Minutes of the January 17, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
* Minutes of the January 18, 2013 Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

3. Communications

4. Appointments/Resignations

5. First Selectman’s Report

6. OLD BUSINESS

7. NEW BUSINESS
* Denise Arturi – Judea Garden.
* Request by Assessor to increase income level for Homeowner’s Program.
* Scheduling of Special Town Meeting.

8. Visitors

9. Adjournment

Inland Wetlands Commission
LEGAL NOTICE

At its Regular Meeting held on January 23, 2013 the Washington Inland Wetlands Commission took the following action:

APPROVED: The request to amend Permit #IW-12-01 issued to Ingrassia at 143 East Shore Road to include the construction of a retaining wall.

Dated 1/29/13
By Janet M. Hill,
Land Use Administrator

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Posted: January 28, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of TWO Notices:
1. Public Hearings and Regular Meeting Agenda, Zoning Commission
2. Regular Meeting Agenda, Housing Commission

Zoning Commission
AGENDA
Public Hearing - Regular Meeting
January 28, 2013
7:30 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Washington Community Housing Trust/181 New Milford Turnpike/ Special Permit:
Section 13.15/Town of Washington or Non Profit Sponsored Affordable Housing/Construct Two Dwellings/Con’t.

EIS Realty, LLC./92 Bee Brook Road/Section 8.3.9: Offices and Special Permit:
Sections 8.5: Increase in Maximum Lot Coverage and 8.6: Reduction in Minimum Setback Requirement

REGULAR MEETING

I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting 12/17/12

III. Pending Applications
A. WCHT/181 New Milford Turnpike/Special Permit: Section 13.15/Town of Washington or Non Profit Sponsored Affordable Housing/Construct Two Dwellings
B. EIS Realty, LLC./92 Bee Brook Road/Section 8.3.9: Offices and Special Permit: 8.5: Increase in Maximum Lot Coverage, and 8.6: Reduction in Minimum Setback Requirement

IV. New Applications

IV. Other Business
A. Revisions to the Zoning Regulations
1) Section 12.14/Noise Generating Equipment
2) Minor Revisions throughout
3) Other

V. Enforcement
A. Smith/35 East Shore Road
B. Enforcement Report

VI. Adjournment

WASHINGTON HOUSING COMMISSION
AGENDA, Regulaar Meeting
5:00 PM, February 11, 2013
Third Floor Meeting Room-BRYAN MEMORIAL TOWN HALL

1. Call to Order

2. Minutes of January 14 Meeting

3. Guests

4. Business not already posted on agenda

5. Old Business:
Report on down payment assistance program

6. Adjournment

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Posted: January 26, 2013

Board of Finance
AGENDA, Regular meeting
January 28, 2013
5:00 P.M., Selectman’s Office

1. Call to Order

2. Minutes
December 17, 2012

3. Tax Collector’s Report

4. Treasurer’s Report

5. Financial Reports

6. Education Report

7. Guest:
a. Enrico Melaragno, Town Audit Report

8. First Selectman’s Report :
a. Ex-Budget Request - $5,000 – Emergency Regional Planning

9. Old Business:
a. Town Garage site update
b. Cell tower lease update

10. New Business

11. Adjournment

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Posted: January 25, 2013

PLEASE NOTE:

Due to the forecast of sustained and gusting winds of over 10MPH for Saturday January 26 the balloon float for the proposed cell tower has been postponed to Saturday February 2, 7am to 5pm which will coincide with the Public Information Meeting that day at the Town Hall; 10am

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Posted: January 22, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of THREE Notices:
1. Notices of Balloon Float and Public Information Meeting, Proposed Cell Tower
2. Regular Meeting Agenda, Inland Wetlands Commission
3. Notice of Actions Taken, Zoning Board of Appeals.

PROPOSED CELL TOWER NOTICES Balloon Float
Homeland Towers will conduct a Balloon Float at the proposed cell tower site on the Towns Highway Department property:
Saturday January 26, 2013 from 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM weather permitting
Inclement weather date: Saturday, February 2, 2013

Public Information Meeting re: Proposeed Cell Tower
Saturday, February 2,2013
10:00 AM
Bryan Memorial Town Hall

Inland Wetlands Commission
AGENDA Regular Meeting
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
7:00 p.m. Upper Level Meeting Room

I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Motion to Include Subsequent Business not already posted on the Agenda

III. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting – 1/9/13

IV. Pending Applications
A. Woodruff/3 West Shore Road/#IW-12-41/Application to Correct Violation

V. New Applications

VI. Other Business
A. Request to Amend Permit #IW-12-01/Ingrassia/143 East Shore Road/Construction of Retaining Wall

VII. Enforcement
A. Report
B. Lodsin/78 Litchfield Turnpike/Unauthorized Excavation/#IW-07-V12
C. Schein/245 West Shore Road/Unauthorized Work on Shoreline/#IW-08-V7
D. Town of Washington/16 Titus Road/#IW-09-V02/Unauthorized Stockpiling in Floodplain
E. Chatfield-Schellerer/19 Tinker Hill Road/#IW-10-V01/Unauthorized Clearing
F. Hochberg/15 Couch Road/Unauthorized Excavation of Pond, Deposition of Material
G. List of Files Closed by WEO-Projects Signed Off as Completed Per Approved Permit
H. List of Agent Approvals
I. Woodruff/3 West Shore Road/Request to Remove Notice of Violation from Land Records

VIII. Administrative Business

IX. Communications

X. Executive Session to Discuss Pending Litigation/Enforcement
Appeals by Peacocke, Giampietro, and Federer of decision re: Permit #IW-08-31, revisions to Permit #IW-08-31, and appeal of The Gunnery/#IW-11-40
(IF NECESSARY)

XI. Adjournment

Legal Notice
Zoning Board of Appeals

At its meeting held on January 17, 2013 the WASHINGTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS took the following action:

Approved: ZBA – 0937 – Request of Studer Design Associates (Harris), 193 West Shore Drive, for a Variance to Zoning Regulation Section(s) 11.5.1(Increase in Lot Coverage), 11.6.1 (Side & Front Yard Setbacks), 17.4 (Increasing Nonconforming Structure), to demolish and rebuild residence.

Approved: ZBA – 0938– Request of Sen, 116 Shearer Road, for a Variance to Zoning Regulation Section(s) 11.6 (Yard Setback), to add one 20’ x 28’ patio.

Approved: ZBA – 0939 – Amended Variance for Keating, 68 West Shore Road for variance, Zoning Regulation Section(s) 11.6 (Setbacks), 12.1.2 (Wetlands and Watercourse Setback), 17.3.a (Expansion of Non Conforming Use) and 17.4.a (Expansion of Non Conforming Structure) to extend existing deck.

Approved: ZBA – 0940– Request of Catlin, 41 East Street, for a Special Exception, Zoning Regulation Section(s) 12.14 (Noise Generating Equipment), to install generator more than 25’ from building principally served.

By
Shelley White, Land Use Clerk

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Posted: January 18, 2013

BOARD OF SELECTMEN
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGS
Dates:
1) Wednesday, January 23, 2013
2) Friday, February 1, 2013
3) Monday, February 4, 2013
Time: 1:00p.m., Bryan Memorial Town Hall

AGENDA
2013-2014 Budget Workshops

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Posted: January 16, 2013

Please Note:
The Town Clerk's office will be closed Friday, January 18th, as well as Monday, January 21st.

Board of Selectmen
Regular Meeting AGENDA
January 17, 2013
5:30 p.m., Bryan Memorial Town Hall

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes of the January 3, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
Minutes of the January 10, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
Minutes of the January 14, 2013 Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

3. Communications

4. Appointments/Resignations

5. First Selectman’s Report

6. OLD BUSINESS
Proposed cell tower on Town property update.

7. NEW BUSINESS
DEMHS Memorandum of Agreement.
Regional School District #12 school budget voting hours.
Election of Board of Education members.

8. Visitors

9. Adjournment

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Posted: January 15, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of THREE Notices:
1. Notice of Special Meeting, Board of Selectmen
2. Notice of Action Taken, Zoning Commission
3. Notice of Action Taken, Inland Wetlands Commission

BOARD OF SELECTMEN
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Date: January 18, 2013
Time: 9:00a.m., Bryan Memorial Town Hall

AGENDA
Discussion with Hugh Schweitzer from CHK re: stage area, review of basement reconfiguration and possible locating of existing drains from the boiler room area.

Zoning Commission
LEGAL NOTICE

At its Special Meeting held on Monday, January 7, 2013 the Washington Zoning Commission took the following action:

APPROVED:
The settlement agreement of litigation for Wykeham Rise, LLC. v. Washington Zoning Commission, et al, Docket No. LLI-CV-09-4007939-S, for the use of the property at 101 Wykeham Road for an inn, restaurant, and related commercial facilities with conditions.

Dated 1/15/13
Janet M. Hill
Land Use Administrator

Inland Wetlands Commission
LEGAL NOTICE

At its Regular Meeting held on January 9, 2013 the Washington Inland Wetlands Commission took the following action:

APPROVED:
Application #IW-12-42 submitted by EIS Realty, LLC. to expand the parking lot, install a drainage system, add a dumpster with enclosure, generator, utilities, sidewalks, stoops, etc. at 92 Bee Brook Road with conditions.

Dated 1/15/13
By Janet M. Hill,
Land Use Administrator

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Posted: January 12, 2013

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
AGENDA
Thursday, January 17, 2013
7:30 p.m., Upper Level Meeting Room

Call to Order

Seating of the Members / Alternates

Applications:

ZBA-0937 – Request of Studer Design Associates (Harris), 193 West Shore Drive, for Variance, Zoning Regulation Section(s) 11.5.1(Increase in Lot Coverage), 11.6.1 (Side & Front Yard Setbacks), 17.4 (Increasing Nonconforming Structure), to demolish and rebuild residence.
HEARING – MEETING – VOTE

ZBA-0938 – Request of Sen, 116 Shearer Road, for Variance, Zoning Regulation Section(s) 11.6 (Yard Setback), to add two 20’ x 28’ patios.
HEARING – MEETING – VOTE

ZBA–0939 – Request of Keating, 68 West Shore Drive, for Variance, Zoning Regulation Section(s)11.6(Setbacks), 12.1.2 (Wetlands Watercourse Setback), 17.3.a (Expansion of Non Conforming use), 17.4.a (Expansion of Non Conforming Structure), to add 59 sq. ft. to existing deck.
HEARING – MEETING – VOTE

ZBA – 0940– Request of Catlin, 41 East Street, for Special Exception, Zoning Regulation Section(s) 12.14 (Noise Generating Equipment), to install generator more than 25’ from building principally served.
HEARING – MEETING – VOTE

Consideration of Minutes of December 20, 2012

Other Business/Discretion of the Chair

Adjournment

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Posted: January 8, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of FIVE Notices:
1. Regular Meeting Agenda, Inland Wetlands commission
2. Notice of Special Meeting, Board of Selectmen
3. Regular Meeting Agenda, Housing Commission
4. Notice of Special Meeting, Board of Selectmen
5. Notice of Meeting Cancellation, Historic District Commission

Inland Wetlands Commission
AGENDA, Regular Meeting
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
7:00 p.m., Upper Level Meeting Room

I. Regular Business
A. Call to Order
B. Seating of Members, Alternates

II. Motion to Include Subsequent Business not already posted on the Agenda

III. Consideration of the Minutes
A. Regular Meeting – 12/12/12

IV. Pending Applications
A. Woodruff/3 West Shore Road/#IW-12-41/Application to Correct Violation
B. EIS Realty, LLC./92 Bee Brook Road/#IW-12-42/Expand Parking Lot, Install Drainage System, Add Dumpster with Enclosure, Generator, Utillities, Sidewalks, Stoops, etc.

V. New Applications

VI. Other Business
A. Request to Amend Permit #IW-12-__/Ingrassia/143 East Shore Road/Construction of Retaining Wall

VII. Enforcement
A. Report
B. Lodsin/78 Litchfield Turnpike/Unauthorized Excavation/#IW-07-V12
C. Schein/245 West Shore Road/Unauthorized Work on Shoreline/#IW-08-V7
D. Town of Washington/16 Titus Road/#IW-09-V02/Unauthorized Stockpiling in Floodplain
E. Chatfield-Schellerer/19 Tinker Hill Road/#IW-10-V01/Unauthorized Clearing
F. Hochberg/15 Couch Road/Unauthorized Excavation of Pond, Deposition of Material
G. List of Files Closed by WEO-Projects Signed Off as Completed Per Approved Permit
H. List of Agent Approvals
I. Woodruff/3 West Shore Road/Request to Remove Notice of Violation from Land Records

VIII. Administrative Business

IX. Communications

X. Executive Session to Discuss Pending Litigation/Enforcement
Appeals by Peacocke, Giampietro, and Federer of decision re: Permit #IW-08-31, revisions to Permit #IW-08-31, and appeal of The Gunnery/#IW-11-40 (IF NECESSARY)

XI Adjournment

BOARD OF SELECTMEN
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Date: Thursday, January 10, 2013
Time: 7:00p.m., Bryan Memorial Town Hall

AGENDA
Discussion with Trustees of Bryan Memorial Town Hall and Buildings and Property Commission regarding future plans for Main Hall.

HOUSING COMMISSION
AGENDA, Regular Meeting
5 P.M., January 14th,2013
BRYAN MEMORIAL TOWN HALL

1. Call to Order

2. Minutes of December 10th,2012 Meeting

3. Guests

4. Business not already posted on agenda

5. Old Business:
Report on down payment assistance program

6. Adjournment

BOARD OF SELECTMEN
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Date: Monday, January 14, 2013
Time: 7:00p.m., Bryan Memorial Town Hall

AGENDA Freedom of Information Training with Thomas Hennick, State of Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission.

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING

The January 14, 2013 regularly scheduled meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of business. The next regularly scheduled meeting is on Monday, February 11, 2013.

Dated 1/7/13,
By Martha T. Shade, Clerk,

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Posted: January 4, 2013

PARKS & RECREATION
Regular MeetingAgenda
Monday January 7th 2013
6:00 pm, Bryan Memorial Town Hall

6:00 PM 2013-2014 Budget Workshop

7:00 PM REGULAR BUSINESS

Approval of minutes from December 10th 2012 meeting

I. Review of Old Business
a. Beach/Boat Launch
b. River Walk Park
c. Holiday in the Depot
d. Diving Clinic

Coordinator’s Report

II. New Business
a. FOI Training
b. Reg. 12 School Use Update
c. 2013-2014 Budget

III. Chairman’s Report

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Posted: January 3, 2013

Conservation Commission
Agenda for Jan 9, 2013 (Wed) meeting @ 5PM

Seating of Alternates

Minutes of Dec. 5, 2012

Election of Officers

TPOCD - “Sustainability” and request from Planning Commission

Stonewall & Noise Ordinance

Zoning Regs to review:
* Issue of clear cutting of trees – develop a clear recommendation to present to Planning & Zoning
* Enhance ridgeline protection
* Conservation (Cluster Development) Design ((see TPOCD page 7-8, Sections A & B)
* Others to be identified to support sustainability

Referrals or new projects: Nussbaum CE finally closed; review Ian Branson’s baseline.

Cell Tower Update – Diane Dupuis and Phil Markert
* Lease Negotiations proposed site at Town Garage
* Any new applications?

Trail on New Preston Open Space

CC Goals for 2013 – continue discussion

Subcommittee Reports:
* New Preston Open Space Stewardship Committee –Susan Payne
* Watercourses/Waterways Strategy to protect Town’s water quality –- Randy Bernard
o Develop map/use NRIR map
o Identify sensitive confluences
* Annual Monitoring Report & 2013 Schedule of Site Visits– Linda Frank
* Greenway Committee Activities – Susan Payne
* Best Development Practices Brochure – to be assigned

Other Business

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Posted: January 2, 2013

Board of Selectmen
AGENDA
January 3, 2013
5:30 p.m., Bryan Memorial Town Hall

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes
* Minutes of the December 20, 2012 meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

3. Communications

4. Appointments/Resignations

5. First Selectman’s Report

6. OLD BUSINESS
* Awarding of bid for replacement of windows in Main Hall.

7. NEW BUSINESS

8. Visitors

9. Adjournment

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Posted: January 1, 2013

PLEASE NOTE, This posting consists of TWO Notices: 1. Notice of Special Meeting, Zoning Commission
2. (Second) Notice of Special Town Meeting, Thursday, Jan 3rd.

Zoning Commission
Notice of Special Meeting/AgendaM

The Washington Zoning Commission has scheduled a Special Meeting on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Room, Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, Ct.

Agenda:
1) Proposed Settlement of Litigation
Wykeham Rise, LLC. v. Zoning Commission of the Town of Washington, et al.
Superior Court, Judicial District of Litchfield, Docket No. LLI-CV-09-4007939-S. Property owned by Wykeham Rise,LLC.; located south of Wykeham Road and west of Bell Hill Road in the Town of Washington. Subject matter of settlement involves the proposed use of the property for an inn, restaurant, and related commercial facilities.

2) Revision of the Washington Zoning Regulations
General discussion including Section 12.14; Noise Generating Equipment, Business District Boundary lines, and any other sections the commissioners may want to discuss.

Dated 12/31/12
By Janet M. Hill, Land Use Administrator

TOWN OF WASHINGTON
NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

The voters and electors of the Town of Washington are hereby warned that a Special Town Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. at Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, Connecticut to consider and act upon a Resolution authorizing the Board of Selectmen, on behalf of the Town of Washington, to execute and deliver to Covanta Bristol, Inc., a Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Recycling Services Agreement.

Dated at Washington, Connecticut this 20th day of December 2012.
Mark E. Lyon
Richard O. Carey
Anthony J. Bedini
Board of Selectmen

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Notices from 2012