Warren Connecticut

Warren Conservation Commission
Warren, CT 06754

Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Monday, January 14, 2008

PRESENT: Craig Nelson, Chairman & WEO; Thomas Sarsfield, VC and Rita Foss, Secretary. MEMBERS: Nancy Binns, Henry Brau and Cindy Shook.
VISITORS: Brian Neff

MINUTES:
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 10, 2007 were approved on a motion made by Thomas Sarsfield, seconded by Henry Brau. Passed unanimously.

APPLICATION: (Consider)
PERMIT #08-1-1: Brian Neff/Agent; Susan Leavitt/Diego Orlanski: Applicant/Owners; 68 Hopkins Road, Warren: Porch Additions to existing house and regrading north of house. A motion was made to Grant the Application, motion made by Thomas Sarsfield, seconded by Henry Brau. Passed unanimously.

OTHER BUSINESS:
A.) Passed out to members a copy of the Meeting Dates for 2008.
B.) Information on a Workshop: Roles & Responsibilities of Land Use Commissioners, January 29, 2008 – Goshen Town Hall.
C.) Craig Nelson commented that Nancy & Duncan Haimerl have done work in a regulated area without the necessary permits. Craig Nelson has tried to get them to get a permit since May 1, 2007. Craig Nelson is requesting a Notice of the wetlands violation be recorded with their deed in the Town Clerk’s Office. The property is shown on the town assessor’s map #26, Lot #8 and located at the intersection of Brick School Road and North Kent Road, Warren, CT. A motion was made by Thomas Sarsfield, seconded by Nancy Binns to attach a Notice of Violation to their deed. Passed unanimously.
D.) Warren’s Conservation Commission received a letter from the State of CT. Department of Environmental Protection approving the Application dated 11/29/07, including plans prepared by Roald Haestad, Inc., and entitled “Shepaug and Peters Dam Modifications for Flow Monitoring”. The site is located in the Towns of Litchfield and Warren. Letter submitted to the file.

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m. motion made by Thomas Sarsfield, seconded by Nancy Binns. Passed unanimously.
The next scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend, please contact Craig Nelson, Chairman.

Respectfully submitted,
Rita E. Foss, Secretary
Land Use Office

The Warren Plan Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 pm, Wednesday, February 13, at Warren Town Hall to discuss the draft of “Booklet #5 - Development Issues” to be included in the Town Plan of Conservation and Development. Booklet #5 issues include the Warren town center and residential development.

Warren Planning Booklet 5

AGENDA
1. Discussion of Booklet #5 (Development Issues):
a. Town Center (general store, postal station)
b. Residential Development
c. Other

2. Pending Issues
a. Meeting on farmland preservation – Feb. 29
b. Updated Warren Land Trust map

3. Next meeting – March 12, 2008

If you would like to be able to view the taxes paid in 2007 for your property you may click on this link Town of Warren Tax Collector Web Site or the link on the Town Government Info page.

A total of 272 Warren Democrats and Republicans voted in the 2008 Primary.

President - Democratic Primary

Barack Obama 80

Hillary Clinton 46

Uncommitted 2

Dennis Kucinich 1

Bill Richardson 1

Mike Gravel 0

John Edwards 0

Chris Dodd 0

Joe Biden 0

President - Republican Primary

John McCain 77

Ron Paul 23

Mitt Romney 22

Mike Huckabee 8

Rudy Giuliani 4

Uncommitted 4

Alan Keyes 3

Fred Thompson 1

Duncan Hunter 0