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ENFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
Acting as Municipal Site and Building Review Subcommittee
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 18, 2002
A Meeting of the Enfield Town Council, acting as the Municipal Site and Building Review Subcommittee was called to order by Chairman Fiore in the Enfield Room of the Enfield Town Hall, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut on Monday, March 18, 2002 at 5:40 p.m.
ROLL-CALL Present were Commissioners Edgar, Egan, Fiore, and Mangini. Commissioner Strom entered at 5:41 p.m. Also present were Town Manager, Scott Shanley; Assistant Town Manager, Daniel Vindigni; Town Clerk, Suzanne F. Olechnicki; Director of Planning, Jose Giner; Director of Social Services, Dorothy Allen and Director of Public Works, John Kazmarski
DISCUSSION RE: FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Mr. Shanley stated they do have a legal opinion, however, this legal issue really isnt a function of this committee, and he recommended this be deferred to the Town Council and discussed in Executive Session this evening.
Chairman Fiore stated there were requests at the last meeting and everyone should have a copy of the following: Planning & Zoning minutes from the presentation to P&Z; the opinion from the Traffic Safety Officer; blue prints from Tuthill & Wells regarding the fence; soil information from Tuthill & Wells. Chairman Fiore questioned if the power lines will be underground. Mr. Kazmarski stated electrical, telephone and cable TV will all be underground.
Chairman Fiore invited Mr. Kazmarski to comment on the analysis from the consulting engineers. Mr. Kazmarski stated he concurs with the consulting engineers analysis and the interpretation of the visible characteristics that they saw in the deep hole pit that was dug by the Towns back hoe. He noted they dug down seven feet and the percolation test showed a good percolation rate.
Commissioner Edgar stated he was looking for information on drainage. Mr. Kazmarski stated he mentioned to the Chairman this morning that the Town Engineer is not happy with the drainage calculations provided by the engineer. He suggested if the Committee passes this, it be conditional upon the Town Engineers acceptance of the drainage calculations. Mr. Kazmarski added the Town Engineer was not satisfied with the sizing for the underground, subsurface water disposal system, and this may lead to an extension of the number of galleys designed to handle this. He noted he directed the architect and architects engineer to meet with the Town Engineer as soon as possible to discuss this item.
Commissioner Edgar stated he walked this site and found it very wet. Mr. Giner stated the Town Engineer may want to add more galleys, and Mr. Kazmarski agreed that the Town Engineer may want to add another row of galleys. Mr. Shanley pointed out approval can be made with conditions.
Commissioner Strom questioned what the time line might be for the recalculation for drainage. Mr. Kazmarski stated his hope it can be resolved this week.
Commissioner Strom questioned if this was passed on to the Town Council at the next meeting, how would that effect the time table for the whole project. Mr. Kazmarski stated they could proceed with getting everything ready to go out to bid and just wait for approval from the Town Council.
Ms. Allen stated $400,000 worth of construction has to be done by October 31st.
Commissioner Egan stated she would like all the answers before presenting this to the Town Council.
Chairman Fiore questioned if the Committee prefers not passing this with conditions.
Commissioner Mangini agreed they need complete answers before passing this on to the Town Council.
Commissioner Edgar raised the question of dumpsters, and Mr. Kazmarski stated theyre proposing tipper barrels. Commissioner Edgar voiced his concern about the hazard of a trash truck entering the site and then having to back out of the site. Mr. Kazmarski stated his belief the truck can turn around on that site. Mr. Giner stated the access area for the trash truck measures 60 feet by 50 feet. He noted the truck should be able to pull in forward and back up on the site.
Councilman Edgar questioned whether the Revitalization Committee is being contacted about this project. Chairman Fiore stated this has been explored and the only part of this building in the Thompsonville Village zone is the entrance to the facility, therefore, this does not have to go before the Revitalization Committee. He added the Chairman of the Enfield Revitalization Committee, William Lee, indicated it is not necessary. Commissioner Edgar stated perhaps they should pass this by the Revitalization Committee as a courtesy.
Councilman Edgar questioned whether theyll be adding an emergency driveway around the side of the building. He explained a concern was brought up at Planning & Zoning about someone getting hurt on the playground and how would an ambulance access that area. Mr. Kazmarski stated when the site plan was reviewed, emergency services were present at the Administrative Review Team meeting and fire and police did not comment about a desire to have a roadway going around the building. Mr. Giner recalls something was mentioned about some type of hard surface or pavers on the side of the building in case access was ever needed.
Chairman Fiore reviewed those items the Committee would like more input on:
- the Town Engineers approval regarding the drainage system
- something more in verbiage re: access and turnaround of trash trucks
- the architect clarifying whether grass pavers will be needed on the east side for emergency access
Chairman Fiore questioned whether Commissioner Edgar will accept staffs opinion concerning the trash truck access, or does he prefer it from the architect. Commissioner Edgar stated his belief the architect is the person responsible, and he does not want to put an undue burden on staff because he does not believe its their responsibility since they did not draw up these plans.
Commissioner Edgar questioned when they will see a final plan. Chairman Fiore stated his belief they can expect a final plan for the April 1st Council meeting.
Commissioner Edgar referred to the February 21, 2002 Planning & Zoning minutes Page 22, second paragraph and stated he is in complete agreement with Commissioner Egan and he would like answers to all questions in that paragraph before voting on this matter. Chairman Fiore stated his belief most of those questions were answered. Commissioner Edgar stood by his request.
It was agreed to meet again on April 1, 2002 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION #008 by Commissioner Strom, seconded by Commissioner Mangini to adjourn.
Upon a SHOW-OF-HANDS vote being taken, the Chair declared MOTION #008 adopted 5-0-0, and the meeting stood adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
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