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RECORD OF LOCAL ASSISTANCE
1/2001 - 6/2001
BETHEL
-Melissa Dillon, Bethel Rt. 53 Traffic Improvements Bulletin. -3 town employees attended the Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Class. -The draft 2001-2021 Regional Transportation Plan was submitted to the municipality for review. -A letter outlining HVCEO web references resources was sent to the library. -An HVCEO policy position in defense of the boundaries of the tourism commissions was forwarded to the municipalityÌs legislators. -The Conn DOT Planning Director addressed HVCEO with an update on major road projects in the Region. -The municipal clerks were given a personalized written summary of the HVCEO web siteÌs demographic resources. -Ellen Rosenberg was provided with access to the 10 municipal plans of development. -Staff testified at the Conn DOT hearing on the branch line rail electrification planning process, held in Danbury on 1/29/01. -Data and maps were provided to the Town Engineer for an update of the municipal water supply plan. -A report on Route 53 traffic issues was prepared for the Town at a cost of $10,500. -Area legislatorÌs joint letter on I-84 was forwarded to the First Selectman. -Health Department, contacts for water supply grants. -Staff gave media comment on NU power line upgrading proposals. -A Route 53 traffic report was presented to Bethel officials. -Diane Amon was provided with a copy of the state bike route map. -James Wysor, provided GIS digital mapping information to a consultant to the Town of Bethel. -Cynthia McCorkindale, provided information on HVCEO passenger rail initiatives. -Jon Menti, provided GIS parcel mapping information to Bethel Emergency Preparedness Commission. -Hem Khona, prepared a map of topography and property lines for the Bethel Town Engineer. -Jon Menti, provided GIS mapping information to the Bethel Local Emergency Preparedness Commission. -Hem Khona, prepared a GIS map of sewer lines and service areas for the Bethel Town Engineer.
-Congressman Maloney was provided with an update on the HVCEO testimony concerning the FERC relicensing of Candlewood Lake. -An executive session concerning negotiation for CL&P lands adjacent to hydropower lakes was held on 2/16. BROOKFIELD -35 town employees attended the Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Class. -The draft 2001-2021 Regional Transportation Plan was submitted to the municipality for review. -A letter outlining HVCEO web references resources was sent to the library. -An HVCEO policy position in defense of the boundaries of the tourism commissions was forwarded to the municipalityÌs legislators. -The Conn DOT Planning Director addressed HVCEO with an update on major road projects in the Region. -The municipal clerks were given a personalized written summary of the HVCEO web siteÌs demographic resources. -Information on Route 7 topo maps was forwarded to the Brookfield First Selectman. -The Brookfield Water Company was provided with various maps and inventories for water supply planning. An age group projection was provided to the First SelectmanÌs office. -An executive session concerning negotiation for CL&P lands adjacent to hydropower lakes was held on 2/16. -Comments on the Brookfield draft plan were made to the planning consultant. -A photo of Arthur Harris was provided to a Brookfield student writing on the Linear Park. -Area legislatorÌs joint letter on I-84 was forwarded to the First Selectman. -Appraiser Bob Petrini was provided with information on the Route 7 Bypass. -Draft Brookfield Plan material was forwarded to the Candlewood Lake land use committee. -Two staff members attended the Brookfield plan of Development presentation on 6/12. -Staff attended the CLA land use committee meeting on 6/13. -Staff coordinated some DOT clean up of the 25 & 133 intersection for the regional bike race. -A meeting between town officials and Conn Dot concerning Route 7 design was organized. -A proposal for a Brookfield Village Traffic Study was presented to the Brookfield Board of Selectmen. -The Brookfield Journal was provided with a copy of HVCEOÌs position on FERC relicensing. -Congressman Maloney was provided with an update on the HVCEO testimony concerning the FERC relicensing of Candlewood Lake. -Scott Benjamin, provided information on the Transportation Strategy Board meeting. -Martin Foncello, provided information to the Brookfield First Selectman on a proposal for a Transportation and Land Use Study of the Brookfield Four Corners area. -Board of Selectmen, provided information on a proposal for a transportation and land use study of the Four Corners area for revitalization once the Rt. 7 is completed. -Brian Curtis, provided zoning and other data for sewer service study for the Town of Brookfield focused on Stony Hill Vicinity. DANBURY -7 town employees attended the Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Class. -The draft 2001-2021 Regional Transportation Plan was submitted to the municipality for review. -A letter outlining HVCEO web references resources was sent to the library. -An HVCEO policy position in defense of the boundaries of the tourism commissions was forwarded to the municipalityÌs legislators. -The Conn DOT Planning Director addressed HVCEO with an update on major road projects in the Region. -The municipal clerks were given a personalized written summary of the HVCEO web siteÌs demographic resources. -Congressman Maloney was provided with an update on the HVCEO testimony concerning the FERC relicensing of Candlewood Lake. -AWD was provided with land use statistics for each municipality. -Jennifer Putnam was provided with demographics. -An update on Route 7 construction estimates was provided to the Greater Danbury Chamber. -Sandra Cook of Danbury hospital was provided with various demographic materials. -Professor Herbert Janick of WCSU was provided with a history of HVCEO for use in the WCSU history. -John Romano was provided with information on Conn DOT staff contacts. -Sam Deibler of ARC was provided with a list of housing organizations and a brownfield consultant. -A support letter was written for funding of canoe access sites on the Still River. -Bob Miller of the News Times was provided with information on HVCEOÌs FERC testimony. -An executive session concerning negotiation for CL&P lands adjacent to hydropower lakes was held on 2/16. -The Volunteer Center was provided with a list of HVCEO members. -The News Times was given an interview on bridge conditions. -Richard Eliasburg of the Business Digest was provided with information on Route 7 projects. -The HVCEO Chair wrote to the legislative delegation concerning I-84 improvements. -Staff testified at the Conn DOT hearing on the branch line rail electrification planning process, held in Danbury on 1/29/0. -Rep. Wallace was provided with I-84 information. -M. Schneider of the News Times was provided with information on I-84 needs. -The Tourism Commission was provided with a news feature from Waterbury on the Housatonic bike race. -Historic ethnic data was provided to the News Times. -A copy of the Washington, CT natural resource inventory was purchased for Jack Kozuchowski of Danbury. -An interview was held with the News Times concerning growth issues. -Area legislatorÌs joint letter on I-84 was forwarded to the First Selectman. -Jack Kozuchowski was provided with DEP open space policies favorable to Danbury. -Jackie Hogan was provided with block group data for housing planning. -Staff attended the Danbury Plan of Development presentation. -Bill Buckley was provided with background data on route 806 (Newtown Road) issues. -Staff provided a review to the Health Department of a proposed study scope for open space preservation in southern Danbury. -Staff attended a coordination meeting in Westchester County concerning Danbury and Ridgefield transit links to the Harlem Rail Line. -Questions concerning the Conn DOT bridge grant program were answered for Danbury. -The draft Danbury Plan of Development was presented to HVCEO members at their June meeting. -Draft Danbury Plan material was forwarded to the Candlewood Lake land use committee. -The Association of Religious Communities was provided with a regional map. -The HVCEO Director was the speaker at the Danbury Lions Club on 5/10. -Scott Benjamin, Business Digest, was provided with in an interview on the future of DanburyÌs West Side. -HVTD was provided with the historic derivation of the name ÏHousatonic.Ó -Web linkage was proposed with the Savings Bank of Danbury to HVCEOÌs demographics section. -Mark Langlois of the News Times was provided with USGS maps of Bethel and Ridgefield NU power lines. -Joe Gould of the News Times was provided with a list of contacts at CT DEP. -A presentation was made to the Greater Danbury ChamberÌs leadership class concerning transportation issues in the area. -Dr. Sue Tenoria, Danbury School System, N.C., 1999 Data Book. -Erin OÌHare, provided information sources for location of condominium age restricted communities. -James Malloy, provided demographic information to the Danbury Hospital. -George Jacquemart, responded to information request from a transportation consulting firm. -Stephen Bull, staff provided assistance to the Greater Danbury Chamber of CommerceÌs Leadership Development seminar series. -Comm. Sullivan, staff provided information to the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation on the use of funds for the analysis of upgrades to the Danbury Branch rail line. -Susan Bakeri, provided information to the Business Digest Magazine. -Scott Benjamin, provided information on the proposal to electrify the Danbury Branch rail line. -Rep. Lew Wallace, provided information on HVCEO area legislative membership. -Julio Lopez, assisted the Danbury Personnel Department and Civil Service Board. -Jack Kozuchowski, provided assistance on development of approach for a City of Danbury grant application for open space analysis and acquisition strategy. -Jack Kozuchowski, prepared an analysis of the location of open space and vacant land in the City of Danbury. -Resident, provided information sources for land use maps of Connecticut. -Mack Reid, provided demographic information about the Danbury area. -Dennis Elpern, provided information and mapping assistance to the Danbury Planning Office. -Robert Patello, provided information on affordable housing resources to a Danbury attorney. -Jack Kozuchowski, provided information on GIS personnel at the SWRPA. -Jack Kozuchowski, geocoded trail system at Bear Mountain Park in Danbury. -Frank Acquanita, single parcel and location of wetland thereon. -Dave Dunleavy, parcels and topo of the vicinity of Commerce Park in Danbury.
NEW FAIRFIELD
-8 town employees attended the Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Class. -The draft 2001-2021 Regional Transportation Plan was submitted to the municipality for review. -A letter outlining HVCEO web references resources was sent to the library. -An HVCEO policy position in defense of the boundaries of the tourism commissions was forwarded to the municipalityÌs legislators. -The Conn DOT Planning Director addressed HVCEO with an update on major road projects in the Region. -The municipal clerks were given a personalized written summary of the HVCEO web siteÌs demographic resources. -Congressman Maloney was provided with an update on the HVCEO testimony concerning the FERC relicensing of Candlewood Lake. -The planning consultant about to start the town plan update was provided with a large package of planning resources, data, reports, and digital materials, to assist with the effort. -A draft of the HVCEO townwide traffic assessment was provided to the First Selectman. -An executive session concerning negotiation for CL&P lands adjacent to hydropower lakes was held on 2/16. -The New Fairfield Library was provided with demographic materials. -Todd Holze of New Fairfield was provided with traffic safety data on Route 39. -Aerol Borden, provided GIS digital parcel mapping information to a consultant to the Town of New Fairfield. -Cheryl Reedy, provided a New Fairfield resident with a copy of HVCEOÌs TIP. -Brian Bender, provided land use and other data layers to Planimetrics who are working on the Plan of Development for the town. -Tom Ryder, land use legend in connection with earlier Ball Pond work. NEW MILFORD -The draft 2001-2021 Regional Transportation Plan was submitted to the municipality for review. -A letter outlining HVCEO web references resources was sent to the library. -An HVCEO policy position in defense of the boundaries of the tourism commissions was forwarded to the municipalityÌs legislators. -The Conn DOT Planning Director addressed HVCEO with an update on major road projects in the Region. -The municipal clerks were given a personalized written summary of the HVCEO web siteÌs demographic resources.
-Congressman Maloney was
provided with an update on the HVCEO testimony
concerning the FERC relicensing of Candlewood Lake.
-The Litchfield County AIDS project was provided with referrals for determining Latino populations. -Data on budget surpluses was provided to the Litchfield County Times. -An executive session concerning negotiation for CL&P lands adjacent to hydropower lakes was held on 2/16. -Ken Arnault of New Milford was provided with Route 7 and other HVCEO items. -The New Milford Hospital was provided with population estimates. -The EDC Chair was provided with a proposal for web links into the HVCEO site. -The Development Director was provided with census data. -The Litchfield County Times was provided with an interview on growth issues. -D. Hubbard, trip table data for retail sales service area assessment . -The New Milford EDC was provided with a copy of the Mount Auburn economic report. -Trip Rothschild was provided with 1992 grand lists. -Truzi Mai was provided with Route 7 traffic data. -Staff attended and participated in the Conn DOT Boardman Road upgrading meeting, presented by the Project Concept Unit. -David Hubbard, Comm. Dev. Director, copy of Action Plan for Restoring Passenger Rail Service to New Milford. -Clark Chapin, provided information on HVCEOÌs meeting formats. -David Hubbard, provided mapping information to the Town of New Milford Community Development Department. -Bob Rush, provided information on HVCEO submissions to the public hearings on extending rail passenger service to New Milford. -Clark Chapin, provided information on HVCEOÌs adopted regional transportation plans to restore rail passenger service to New Milford. -David Hubbard, census block data for the entire town from the 2000 census. -Dave Hubbard, town map showing all Ï490" land. NEWTOWN Three Town employees attended the Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Class. -The draft 2001-2021 Regional Transportation Plan was submitted to the municipality for review. -A letter outlining HVCEO web references resources was sent to the library. -An HVCEO policy position in defense of the boundaries of the tourism commissions was forwarded to the municipalityÌs legislators. -The Conn DOT Planning Director addressed HVCEO with an update on major road projects in the Region. -The municipal clerks were given a personalized written summary of the HVCEO web siteÌs demographic resources. -Congressman Maloney was provided with an update on the HVCEO testimony concerning the FERC relicensing of Candlewood Lake. -An executive session concerning negotiation for CL&P lands adjacent to hydropower lakes was held on 2/16. -Staff made a presentation on transportation to the Newtown Property Owners Association on 2/26, bringing handouts for 100 people. -Information concerning state Routes 490 and 860 was requested and received from CT DOT. -Andy Gorosko of the Newtown Bee was provided with information on road projects. -Staff attended River Run meetings at CL&P. -The Community Development Director was provided with a variety of materials to assist with preparing the consultant scope for the plan of development update. -The Community Development Director was provided with a proposal for web links into the HVCEO site. -Steve Bigham of the Bee was provided with perspective on population growth. -Area legislatorÌs joint letter on I-84 was forwarded to the First Selectman. -On 2/26 staff made a presentation to the Newtown Homeowners Association on traffic issues in that town. -A Newtown resident was added to the rail passenger service advocacy list. -A copy of the draft regional transportation plan was forwarded to Barbara Sibley of Newtown. -Various traffic questions were responded to for Newtown resident Lisa Flores. -Julie Nable, of NYC and moving to Newtown, was provided with Exit 10 improvement maps. -Very detailed Exit 11 planning materials were forwarded to Ed Harris of Newtown. -Mark Cooper, GIS data overview. -The Economic Development Director was provided with samples of consultant negotiations for plans of developments. -The Borough of Newtown staff was provided with information on accident rates on Route 6. -Staff attended an Enhancement Program planning meeting for the Sandy Hook neighborhood. -Janet Dunne, Exit 9 Hawleyville study. -Elizabeth Stocker, required maps covering the NE section of town. Essentially land use with all the other base map features and a version of the same window with topo. -Brian Coursin, provided affordable housing information resources to a Newtown resident. -Al Goodrich, provided assistance to a Newtown resident working on open space planning activities. -Liz Stocker, provided information and printed reports on the implementation of a municipal GIS program. -Al Goodrich, received a raster of parcels and print in large format. REDDING -The draft 2001-2021 Regional Transportation Plan was submitted to the municipality for review. -A letter outlining HVCEO web references resources was sent to the library. -An HVCEO policy position in defense of the boundaries of the tourism commissions was forwarded to the municipalityÌs legislators. -The Conn DOT Planning Director addressed HVCEO with an update on major road projects in the Region. -The municipal clerks were given a personalized written summary of the HVCEO web siteÌs demographic resources. -Nancy Wesselman was provided with various Redding maps. -Staff testified at the Conn DOT hearing on the branch line rail electrification planning process, held in Danbury on 1/29/01. -A package of file memos and studies concerning safety improvements on Route 107 was forwarded to the municipal engineering consultant. -Meetings concerning HVCEOÌs Main Street Georgetown Beautification Study were held, and the budget amended to allow for a traffic engineering consultant to be on call. -Nancy Deibler was provided with an excerpt from the Redding archaeological inventory. -$5,000 was authorized for traffic planning in association with the ongoing Georgetown Beautification Study. The main consultants fee was raised from ten to fifteen thousand. -Historic traffic and safety data for Georgetown as forwarded to consultant Georges Jacquemart. A phone conference was held with the consultant on 5/13. -Staff gave media comment on NU power line upgrading proposals. -Natalie Ketcham, provided information to the First Selectman of Redding on the use of traffic counters available from the UCONN Transportation Center. -Fred Snow, provided information on open space development program in Redding. -Sgt. Remanuiski, provided information on obtaining the use of traffic counters from the UCONN Transportation Institute. -David Francis, Redding parcels translated to Arcview and transmitted to The Nature Conservatory staff. -David Francis, additional parcel data for Ridgefield, Bethel and Danbury sent to Francis and to Steve Patton of the Nature Conservatory. RIDGEFIELD -The draft 2001-2021 Regional Transportation Plan was submitted to the municipality for review. -A letter outlining HVCEO web references resources was sent to the library. -An HVCEO policy position in defense of the boundaries of the tourism commissions was forwarded to the municipalityÌs legislators. -The Conn DOT Planning Director addressed HVCEO with an update on major road projects in the Region. -The municipal clerks were given a personalized written summary of the HVCEO web siteÌs demographic resources. -A Route 35 study funding application was forwarded to Conn DOT, with a lengthy letter of HVCEO staff comments. -Larry Hoyt was provided with information on the Route 35 traffic study. -Staff attended a rail service planning meeting in Ridgefield with SWRPA and staff of the three congressmen involved. -Staff testified at the Conn DOT hearing on the branch line rail electrification planning process held in Danbury 1/29/01. -Staff reviewed the Ridgefield to Katonah commuter bus proposal. -The Vice President of Ridgefield Bank was provided with a proposal for web links into the HVCEO site. -Area legislatorÌs joint letter on I-84 was forwarded to the First Selectman. -Staff attended a coordination meeting in Westchester County concerning Danbury and Ridgefield transit links to the Harlem Rail Line. -Staff attended the ceremony for opening of the new Ridgefield to Danbury bus service. -The Ridgefield First Selectman was provided with a copy of the bus to Westchester proposal. -Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce, web site coordination. -A coordination meeting for the planned Ridgefield-Katonah commuter shuttle bus route was organized and held on 4/23/2001. -A News Times reporter was provided with an interview on the proposed Ridgefield-Katonah commuter shuttle bus route. -Mike Ryer was provided with information on the Ridgefield to Katonah shuttle. -Staff participated in the interviews for selecting an assistant planner in Ridgefield. -The RFQ for the proposed Ridgefield Route 35 traffic study was sent to the Ridgefield Planning and Zoning Commission for review. The review was completed, then the draft RFQ forwarded to Conn DOT. -Paul Boucher, planning bulletins. -Congressman Maloney, staff provided assistance for a meeting of three congressional staffs to discuss the upgrade of commuter rail service on the Danbury Branch Line. -Gerald Madenberg, provided a copy of 1990 census tract maps for the Town of Ridgefield. -First Selectman Marconi, staff participated in the dedication of new bus service to the Town of Ridgefield. -Jack Sanders, provided information on resources for maps of the Region. -Greg Waters, Weir Farms. Using the new info from Mapinfo Tech Support, a data layer was cast in their 1983 projection before being translated in Arcview format. The layer chisen was the trail at the Weir Farm site. -Diana Van Ness, e-mail attachment with a BMP version of the Levy Park Trail in Ridgefield as a test. -Greg Waters, exploratory talks on what GIS data we have available for their possible use. They were provided with several sample layers for testing by his staff. -Greg Waters, reviewed the problems they are experiencing in trying to use the data layers that was sent to them for their vicinity and toured the site and the hiking trails. SHERMAN -1 town employee attended the Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Class. -The draft 2001-2021 Regional Transportation Plan was submitted to the municipality for review. -A letter outlining HVCEO web references resources was sent to the library. -An HVCEO policy position in defense of the boundaries of the tourism commissions was forwarded to the municipalityÌs legislators. -The Conn DOT Planning Director addressed HVCEO with an update on major road projects in the Region. -The municipal clerks were given a personalized written summary of the HVCEO web siteÌs demographic resources. -Congressman Maloney was provided with an update on the HVCEO testimony concerning the FERC relicensing of Candlewood Lake. -Information was provided to the CLA concerning Candlewood Lake as a water supply. -An executive session concerning negotiation for CL&P lands adjacent to hydropower lakes was held on 2/16. -Betty Ann Blois was provided with state and regional planning document references for use in the revised plan of conservation and development. -Sherman was assisted with a draft letter to Conn DOT concerning changes to Route 37. -Larry Marsicano, provided HVCEO GIS digital mapping files for use in Candlewood Lake watershed management study. -Maria Schribner, New Milford Police Dispatcher, was provided with an accurate and complete road map of Sherman. BRIDGEPORT -Staff attended the Bridgeport TIA meeting on 1/11.
BRISTOL
-CCRPA, copy of draft plan and TDP.
CANNONDALE
-Loren Snyder, provided information to a resident on the transportation implementation area for Fairfield.
CORNWALL
-HVA, various demographic information.
DERBY
-A meeting of local chief elected officials was attended to explain procedures at HVCEO.
FAIRFIELD
-The Town of Fairfield was provided with models of curb cut planning.
GLASTONBURY
-Michael Chong, provided copies of HVCEOÌs resolution of endorsement for the Long Range Transportation Plan.
HADDAM
-Sandy Prisloe, discussed the possibility of establishing a state-wide GIS users network to facilitate information sharing and development.
HARTFORD
-Rep. Jeff Davis, and others, were provided with a color excerpt from the 1973 state plan map. Request for Qualifications for a regional signalization study. -Jennifer Putnam, provided population and traffic count information on the Federal Road corridor in Danbury and Brookfield.
-Rep. Godfrey, provided
testimony to the Legislative Transportation Committee on
proposals to restore commuter rail service to New
Milford.
-Alan Williams, provided information to the CT DEP on the status of HVCEO efforts to support the state-wide mapping project. -Claudia Tamayo, USGS, prepared and sent a CD containing the New Milford parcel data in the Sewall99 directory. -Claudia Tamayo, parcel data for Sherman and Brookfield.
KENT
-David Parker, provided information on the Transportation Strategy Board public information meeting in Southbury.
LAKEVILLE
-HVCEO tourism policy was forwarded to D. Bolognoni.
MANCHESTER
-Joseph Balskus, responded to request for information on HVCEO regional signalization study.
MERIDEN
-Fred Greenberg, copy of Bulletin #80 Traffic Flow Improvement Plan for Federal Road in Danbury and Brookfield.
NEW CANAAN
-Andria Sander, provided information on the status of efforts to install an overheight vehicle detection system at the Rt. 53 railroad overpass in Bethel.
NEW HAVEN
-Mike Wilson, provided information to a consultant on HVCEOÌs signalization study.
NEWINGTON
-Commissioner Sullivan, staff provided information to the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation on the use of funds for the analysis of upgrades to the Danbury Branch rail line. -H. Leilback, provided information to ConnDOT on 2000 Census population increases in Danbury. -Richard Corona, provided information on a proposed transportation summit meeting in Westchester County. -Herman Lehlbach, provided ConnDOT with updates as to the status of development projects within the Region for traffic forecasting purposes.
NEW YORK CITY
-Floyd Lapp, provided information to a consultant on the status of the proposed Rt. 35 traffic study. -Kimberly Kane, DEP, parcel data plus all basic map files (roads, water, etc) for four CT towns in the Croton watershed (Sherman, Ridgefield, Danbury and New Fairfield). -Cindy How, DEP, answers to questions on original Croton Watershed files translated to Arcinfo.
PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.
-John Horton, Baker Residential, Excerpts from Rt. 53 Bethel Traffic Improvements.
REGION
-Peg Daley, significant modifications to the River Trail map to show points of interest and warnings for dams and waterfalls. -Arroll Borden, complete zoning data for the region and all the parcel data we have to Planimetrics for a zoning study they are conducting. -Scott Roberts, all our files except Danbury Planimetrics, topos, aerials and soils.
SOUTHBURY
-Staff spoke at the Transportation Strategy Board meeting in the Town Hall.
STAMFORD
-SWRPA, map information for Darryl Scott. -SWRPA was provided with rail planning items. -Carrie Watkins, provided information to a SWRPA transportation consultant on HVCEO transportation planning activities. -Melissa Leigh, provided information to SWRPA on the status of HVCEOÌS transportation planning projects.
STRATFORD
-Jim Scherwonit, provided a copy of HVCEOÌs Request for Qualifications for a regional signalization study.
WATERBURY
-Susan Forster, CNVCOG, HVCEO Regional Transportation Plan.
WILTON
-John Hickey was provided with rail planning items. RECORD OF LOCAL ASSISTANCE BETHEL -A land mark report from the nearby Central Naugatuck Region concerning the municipal revenue impacts of various land use decisions was forwarded to municipal officials. -A HVCEO Legislative Agenda for 2001 was forwarded to the municipalityís state representative and senators, then a meeting with them on this issue was held on 12/8. -An item concerning cell towers in Ridgefield was forwarded to the Bethel PZC. -Ellen Rosenberg received various planning documents and maps. -On 7/24 a presentation was made with maps concerning aquifer protection to the Bethel Wetlands Commission. -Julie Piera was provided with various water resource planning documents. -Gerry Mills was provided with DEP aquifer protection information. -The First Selectman was provided with the schedule for the union and non-union labor studies. -An inventory of local scenic roads throughout the region was forwarded to Council members and land use agency heads. -The public works director was provided with information on water supply watershed boundaries. -A memo from Conn DOT was distributed to all chief elected officials concerning STP-O road project funding. -The News Times was provided with interviews concerning I-84 issues. -Jack Deering was provided with a list of regional planning agencies. -A letter concerning municipal road grant priorities under the federal STP-O grant program was forwarded to Conn DOT. -Staff prepared a scope for a $10,000 Route 53 traffic study in Bethel, which was then contractually executed. -Staff managed user registration forms at the annual household hazardous waste collection. -Staff and town officials met at Conn DOT on 10/24 to review existing and proposed STP-O projects. -Staff attended a coordination meeting for the proposed regional bike race where local traffic issues were discussed. -Forms for the annual administration of the regional septage disposal system were forwarded to various municipal officials. -HVCEO issues and services were explained on a one half hour Comcast TV show. -Joan Bradley, copy of Rt. 6 Access Management Plan. -Planning and Zoning, staff provided state statute information on public notification requirements for subdivision and zoning actions. -Kim Holden, staff provided information on digital files for Bethelís land use map. -Joseph Potenza, provided information on responses to Bethelís request for proposals for computerized base maps. -Joseph Potenza, staff met with Town of Bethel staff on the development of a computerized base map. -Joe Potenza, participated in a discussion of the benefits of GIS technology for municipal activities. -Edward Robinson, provided information to the Town of Bethel Deputy Fire Marshall on the use of wireless modem equipped laptop computers with GIS databases when responding to a hazardous materials incidents. -Peter Schultz, staff provided information to a Univ. of Virginia grad student (former Bethel resident) on regional planning activities within the Housatonic Valley Region. -Hem Khona, staff prepared a CD-ROM of Bethelís GIS land use data files for use in water service planning activities. -Joe Potenza, land use and top maps for the so-called Terre Haute land on the Bethel and Danbury border.
BRIDGEWATER
-A land mark report from the nearby Central Naugatuck Region concerning the municipal revenue impacts of various land use decisions was forwarded to municipal officials. -A HVCEO Legislative Agenda for 2001 was forwarded to the municipalityís state representative and senators, then a meeting with them on this issue was held on 12/8. -An inventory of local scenic roads throughout the region was forwarded to Council members and land use agency heads. -Elliott Woolwich was provided with a copy of the 1980 CEM water quality study for the municipality. -Higher than average accident rate sites on state roads in Bridgewater were field reviewed on 9/25. -Ed Foss was provided with a town map from 1935. -Forms for the annual administration of the regional septage disposal system were forwarded to various municipal officials. -Bob King, topo, soils, basins, federal roads in vicinity of center of Bridgewater. BROOKFIELD -A land mark report from the nearby Central Naugatuck Region concerning the municipal revenue impacts of various land use decisions was forwarded to municipal officials. -A HVCEO Legislative Agenda for 2001 was forwarded to the municipalityís state representative and senators, then a meeting with them on this issue was held on 12/8. -Staff coordinated a Brookfield-New Milford Route 7 policy statement and attended a regional meeting on this topic held on 7/7/2000. -Legislators and the congressional office were provided with information on Brookfieldís Route 7 planning. -Staff contacted radio stations with information about the 9/30 household hazardous waste collection. -A letter from CT DEP sought by HVCEO certifying that the 401 permit for the Housatonic River will not adversely impact Candlewood Lake was received and forwarded. -The consultant for the town plan of development update received various transportation planning materials. On another occasion housing and economic development materials were forwarded. Comments were made on draft plan materials. -The Lake Lillinonah Authority requested a copy of the DEP 401 permit. -Legislators and the congressional office were provided with information on Brookfield-New Milford Route 7 planning. Staff wrote a major memo on the difference in traffic impacts for routing alternatives. Considerable coordination was undertaken with Brookfield and New Milford and other parties. -Staff met in Waterbury with Congressman Maloney and the New England head of the Corps of Engineers concerning Route 7 in Brookfield and New Milford. -An inventory of local scenic roads throughout the region was forwarded to Council members and land use agency heads. -Staff attended an 8/23 meeting on Brookfield with Conn DOT concerning proposed improvements to the intersection of Route 202 with Silvermine Road. -Staff attended a meeting with John Monroe of the National Park Service concerning Still River recreation. This was followed by a support letter to HVEDP for funding of canoe and kayak planning. -Conn DOT SLOSSS safety data was forwarded as requested to the First Selectmanís office. -Brookfieldís Route 202 curb cut plan was forwarded to Conn DOT. -George Walker was provided with information on LLA and HVCEO FERC testimony as it relates to Lake Lillinonah. -A memo from Conn DOT was distributed to all chief elected officials concerning STP-O road project funding. -Pat McGuirk was provided with detailed census data. -Staff attended the Brookfield Zoning Commission meeting on 9/20 to discuss traffic issues. -A meeting was held with Larry Hoyt concerning Route 7, followed by a field review in Brookfield. -A letter concerning municipal road grant priorities under the federal STP-O grant program was forwarded to Conn DOT. -Staff reviewed the transportation chapter of the draft Brookfield Plan of Conservation and Development and provided written comments. -Staff reviewed a traffic signal improvement cost request received by the Selectmanís office. -Staff managed user registration forms at the annual household hazardous waste collection and afterwards forwarded usage report to municipalities. -Staff met with CLA staff on 10/13 for review of the Candlewood Lake watershed planning initiative. -Staff attended a coordination meeting for the proposed regional bike race where local traffic issues were discussed. -Forms for the annual administration of the regional septage disposal system were forwarded to various municipal officials. -Various Route 7 related documents were formulated as part of the effort to straighten out the LEDPA approval issue for the Route 7 Brookfield Bypass. Staff assisted in the tour of Corps of Engineers officials to the site vicinity. -A press conference was attended in Brookfield on 12/18/2000 regarding the Corps of Engineers approval of the Brookfield route 7 Bypass Alternative 4! -Resident, two copies of the 1999 Data Book. -Mr. Gerek, Grass Roots, copy of Gov. Rowlandís letter re: Rt. 7. -Cheryl Reedy, staff provided information to Congressman Maloneyís office on Route 7 bypass issues. -Arroll Border, staff provided digital copies of HVCEOís Regional Growth Guide Map to the consultant updating Brookfieldís Plan of Development. -Linda Cycon,staff provided information on HVCEOís land use and transportation digital GIS files to the consultant updating Brookfieldís Plan of Development. -Scott Benjamin,staff provided information and a copy of correspondence with the Corp of Engineers concerning the Route 7 Bypass Project to a reporter for the Brookfield Journal. -Heather Payton, staff participated in a presentation of Geographic Information Technology to Town of Brookfield land use employees. -Scott Benjamin, staff provided information on Route 7 By-pass issues to a reporter for the Brookfield Journal. -Kingís Mark, staff provided the Kingí Mark Resource Conservation and Development staff with information on digital resources available to assist the development of a plan to create a water recreation trail on the Still River. -Ed Rodriguez, HRR, discussion with the Housatonic RailRoad Co. on signage at the proposed rail to truck transfer center which will divert northbound Route 25 truck traffic southward to I-84. -Don Laemmerhirt, Montessori School site search project. Provided two paper maps and digital data -George Walker, commercial developer needed parcel and zoning in the vicinity of 202 and 133. -First Selectman, listing of largest employers in town from the HART tables in the Mapinfo data base. -Planimetrics, geocoded a proposed trail connector for the Brookfield Plan of Conservation and Development. -George Walker, some additions to the previous work. -Peg Daley, met with Peg, Jon, Jim and John Monroe of the National Park Service to discuss cooperative efforts with respect to the Housatonic River Run. DANBURY -A land mark report from the nearby Central Naugatuck Region concerning the municipal revenue impacts of various land use decisions was forwarded to municipal officials. -A HVCEO Legislative Agenda for 2001 was forwarded to the municipalityís state representative and senators, then a meeting with them on this issue was held on 12/8. The Danbury Planning Department was provided with a critique of a plan of development chapter outline on state and regional planning. -News Times Editor Tony White was provided with background information on the DEPís proposed 401 permit for the Housatonic River hydro plants. -Field work for the Danbury Route 37 policy update was completed. -A letter from CT DEP sought by HVCEO certifying that the 401 permit for the Housatonic River will not adversely impact Candlewood Lake was received and forwarded. -Staff reviewed and made written comments on HARTís draft SweetHART elderly and disabled transit report. -A complete inventory of all of Danburyís state roadway traffic capacity and safety issues was completed in draft form. The text is user friendly and will eventually be posted at HVCEOís hvceo.org web site. -Danbury Route 6 overview report was forwarded to Luchs Engineering, in support of its upcoming design work. -Staff wrote a report on 37 traffic issues in support of Danburyís federal funding application for roadway improvements. -Comments were forwarded on the draft regional issues section of the draft Danbury plan. -An inventory of local scenic roads throughout the region was forwarded to Council members and land use agency heads. -A report on traffic conditions at Woodside Avenue was received as requested from Conn DOT. -A memo was written to Bill Buckley concerning STP-O funding. A memo from Conn DOT was distributed concerning STP-O road project funding. -The News Times was provided with interviews concerning I-84 issues. -On 9/19 a presentation was made to the Kiwanis Club of Danbury concerning the I-84 plan. -The Danbury traffic text of the regional transportation plan was completed in draft form and forwarded to the Danbury Planning Department for use in the city plan update. -Staff managed user registration forms at the annual household hazardous waste collection. -Population projects were forwarded to the Danbury Planning Department. -A copy of the HVCEO regional plan was forwarded to the Planning Department. -Staff prepared testimony at the annual CT Public Transportation Commission Meeting held in Danbury. -Staff worked with Conn DOT concerning a list of short term improvement priorities for I-84. -Staff researched the dropping of the Danbury insert on the state tourism map and provided this information to HVEDP. -A letter of support was written for a Danbury Still River Greenway project. -A letter concerning municipal road grant priorities under the federal STP-O grant program was forwarded to Conn DOT. -Staff reviewed the draft Danbury Plan of Development chapter on regional and state planning. -Bruce Barker of Bank Boston was provided with a major roads investment update. -The Danbury News Times was provided with information on I-84 planning and investment activities. -A map of proposed roadway widenings in and near Danbury was forwarded to the Danbury Planning Department. On another occasion volume capacity ratio information from Conn Dot was forwarded. -Conn DOT high accident rate data was forwarded to the Danbury Planning Department. -Staff met with CLA staff on 10/13 for review of the Candlewood Lake watershed planning initiative. -Usage at commuter lots in Danbury were documented and the results forwarded to Conn DOT. -Staff met with neighbors of proposed I-84 Exit 5 improvements to review design options. This was followed by the forwarding of traffic diagrams. -A map of the proposed Danbury North Rail Station was provided to the Danbury planning Department for use in the city plan update. -Staff attended a coordination meeting for the proposed regional bike race where local traffic issues were discussed. -Forms for the annual administration of the regional septage disposal system were forwarded to various municipal officials. -HVCEO issues and services were explained on a one half hour Comcast TV show. -An interview was held with the New Times regarding the town manager form of government. -Cathy Iannoni, Comcast, 1999 Data Book. -Katie Gallagher, Mayorís Office, two copies of the 1999 Data Book. -Jennifer Toussaint, United Way, 1999 Data Book. _Dennis Elpern, staff provided information to the City of Danbury Planning Department of changes in HVCEOís Regional Growth Guide Map and changes in ConnDOTís area road classifications. -Linda Costo, staff provided information on public transportation planning and transit services within the Housatonic Valley Region. -Dennis Elpern, staff provided assistance to the Danbury Planning Department in the update of the Cityís Plan of Development. -Mark Lucas, staff provided information on HVCEOís regional Growth Guide Map. -Joseph Meade, staff provided the Danbury Health Department with information on HVCEOís digital GIS aerial photos and topography files. -Dennis Elpern, staff provided the Danbury Planning Director with information on ConnDOTís proposed amendments to HVCEOís Transportation Improvement Program amendments. -Dennis Elpern, staff provided the Danbury Planning Director with information on the components of Danburyís Plan of Development update. -ConnDOT, staff prepared materials and made a presentation to the Connecticut Public Transportation Commission in support of local and regional mass transportation services and initiatives. -A.J. Bernard, staff provided information on the ownership of railroad tracks in the Housatonic Valley Region. -State Rep. Lew Wallace, staff provided information and news clippings on the Route 7 Travel Options Implementation Plan. -Linda Costo, staff participated in a meeting with Children First Agency to discuss transportation options available to support agency activities. -COMCAST, staff participated in a televised community information forum focusing on regional transportation issues. -Meeting with HART and MetroPool staff to discuss transportation planning activities in FY2001. -Richard Schreiner, staff provided the Housatonic Area Transit District with information on the timing of HVCEOís adoption of the FY2000-2001 transportation Improvement Program. -Danbury News Times, provided a legal notice to interested persons and vendors of HVCEOís proposal to prepare a Traffic Signal System Coordination Plan for the Region. -Joe Mead, two aerial photos for vicinity of Old Quarry Trail. -Arroll Borden, (Planimetrics contract with Danbury) Growth Policy map for the entire region. -Joe Mead, two additional photos for neaby area. -Allen Hachey, HART, provided summary of our experience with the new hardware and software we recently acquired for mapping. They are consaidering an upgrade also. -Steve Bull, Danbury Chamber, aerial photo files for the west side of Danbury and a key index map. -Joe Mead, set of key regional files in Mapinfo format. NEW FAIRFIELD -A land mark report from the nearby Central Naugatuck Region concerning the municipal revenue impacts of various land use decisions was forwarded to municipal officials. -A HVCEO Legislative Agenda for 2001 was forwarded to the municipalityís state representative and senators, then a meeting with them on this issue was held on 12/8. -A letter from CT DEP sought by HVCEO certifying that the 401 permit for the Housatonic River will not adversely impact Candlewood Lake was received and forwarded. -Karen Fox of New Fairfield was provided with information on the off systems federal road program. -HVCEO forwarded an application from New Fairfield for school driveway improvements to Conn DOT. -An inventory of local scenic roads throughout the region was forwarded to Council members and land use agency heads. -A memo from Conn DOT was distributed to all chief elected officials concerning STP-O road project funding. -Staff attended a field review of the high school driveway on Gillotti Road on 9/20. The resultant report was forwarded to municipal officials. -Staff managed user registration forms at the annual household hazardous waste collection. -Staff met with CLA staff on 10/13 for review of the Candlewood Lake watershed planning initiative. -Forms for the annual administration of the regional septage disposal system were forwarded to various municipal officials. -Patty Gay, detailed map of the proposed route of the Bicycle Race. NEW MILFORD -A land mark report from the nearby Central Naugatuck Region concerning the municipal revenue impacts of various land use decisions was forwarded to municipal officials. -A HVCEO Legislative Agenda for 2001 was forwarded to the municipalityís state representative and senators, then a meeting with them on this issue was held on 12/8. Staff contacted radio stations with information about the 9/30 household hazardous waste collection. -A letter from CT DEP sought by HVCEO certifying that the 401 permit for the Housatonic River will not adversely impact Candlewood Lake was received and forwarded. -Legislators and the congressional office were provided with information on Brookfield-New Milford Route 7 planning. Staff wrote a major memo on the difference in traffic impacts for routing alternatives. Considerable coordination was undertaken with Brookfield and New Milford and other parties. -Larry Greenspan requested materials on aquifer protection laws. -A meeting was held in New Milford on 7/5 with Conn DOT concerning proposed improvements to Boardman Road. -Staff met in Waterbury with Congressman Maloney and the New England head of the Corps of Engineers concerning Route 7 in Brookfield and New Milford. -An inventory of local scenic roads throughout the region was forwarded to Council members and land use agency heads. -Staff attended a meeting with John Monroe of the National Park Service concerning Still River recreation. This was followed by a support letter to HVEDP for funding of canoe and kayak planning. -The New Milford Times was provided with information on funding for the Lovers Leap Bridge restoration. -A memo from Conn DOT was distributed to all chief elected officials concerning STP-O road project funding. -Staff attended the Planning Commission meeting of 9/14 to present materials on aquifer mapping. A second visit on this same topic was made on 9/21. -The Economic Development Commission was provided with information on aquifer mapping. -A letter concerning municipal road grant priorities under the federal STP-O grant program was forwarded to Conn DOT. -Various materials were requested by the community development director, including zoning standards for parking in adjacent towns, watershed maps, and demographic materials. -Staff managed user registration forms at the annual household hazardous waste collection and afterwards forwarded usage report to municipalities. -A memo was provided to the Community Development Director regarding FHWA programs. -Staff met with CLA staff on 10/13 for review of the Candlewood Lake watershed planning initiative. -Staff attended a coordination meeting for the proposed regional bike race where local traffic issues were discussed. -The FERC address was provided to the economic development office. -Joe Specto, News-Times, Rt. Corridor Report -Valerie Wilson, two copies of Rt. 7 Corridor Report. -David Hubbardís office, list of all Regional Planning Agencies. -Liba Furhman, Bookfield Journal, Rt. 7 Corridor Report. -Joseph Hine, Selectman, Salary & Benefit Survey. -Earth Tech, staff provided demographic information to a consultant to the Town of New Milford. -David Hubbard, provided information to the Town of New Milford on the Route 7 Travel Options Implementation Plan. -Jamie Ferris, staff provided information on and a copy of the Route 7 Travel Options Implementation Plan to the Housatonic Valley Publishing Company. -Bob Rush, presented the recommendation contained in the Route 7 Travel Options Implementation Plan to a meeting of the New Milford Rail Service Restoration Society. -Dave Hubbard, study New Milford aerial and US Interior Dept. maps for location/route of CL&P Transmission Line Right-of-Way along northern border of town. -Christina LaPeach, provided a CD based set of Mapinfo data used to create the map sent earlier to Dave Hubbard at his request. -Christine LaPeach, prepared and sent a replacement CD to the one above which is this time in Arcview format at her request. NEWTOWN -A land mark report from the nearby Central Naugatuck Region concerning the municipal revenue impacts of various land use decisions was forwarded to municipal officials. -A HVCEO Legislative Agenda for 2001 was forwarded to the municipalityís state representative and senators, then a meeting with them on this issue was held on 12/8. -Staff met with Faith Gulick of Newtown concerning the impact of I-84 Exit 10 plans on her property. -A letter from CT DEP sought by HVCEO certifying that the 401 permit for the Housatonic River will not adversely impact Candlewood Lake was received and forwarded. -An inventory of local scenic roads throughout the region was forwarded to Council members and land use agency heads. -A memo from Conn DOT was distributed to all chief elected officials concerning STP-O road project funding. -Staff assisted with a letter concerning I-84 signage for Newtown. -The News Times was provided with interviews concerning I-84 issues. -Staff worked with Conn DOT concerning a list of short term improvement priorities for I-84. -A letter concerning municipal road grant priorities under the federal STP-O grant program was forwarded to Conn DOT. -Staff managed user registration forms at the annual household hazardous waste collection. -The Newtown Bee was provided with information on I-84 planning and investment activities. -Usage at commuter lots in Newtown were documented and the results forwarded to Conn DOT. -Staff wrote to Conn DOT to request an update on the Route 25 Environmental Assessment. -Staff attended a coordination meeting for the proposed regional bike race where local traffic issues were discussed. -Forms for the annual administration of the regional septage disposal system were forwarded to various municipal officials. -Newtown was assisted with a request to Conn DOT for action with evaluating STP road priorities. -A meeting was attended in Newtown with the First Selectman and the Conn DOT PCU regarding first review of three roadway improvement applications. -Matt Eddy, provided information to the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Resources as background for a land management plan for the Pootatuck Sportsmenís Club in Newtown. -Thomas Ryder, Land-Tech Inc., Ridgefield parcels plus land use plus soils data for a wetland study that company is doing in the vicinity of the Ridgefield Great Swamp. -Irene Checchin, Land-Tech Inc., watershed and land use in the vicinity of Ball Pond. -Thomas Ryder, Land-Tech, Inc., CD containing all pertinent land use, roads, basins and topos in the vicinity of Ball Pond. REDDING -A land mark report from the nearby Central Naugatuck Region concerning the municipal revenue impacts of various land use decisions was forwarded to municipal officials. -A HVCEO Legislative Agenda for 2001 was forwarded to the municipalityís state representative and senators, then a meeting with them on this issue was held on 12/8. -A base map for Main Street in Georgetown was forwarded to Didona Associates as the first step in a beautification and enhancement plan for that area. -As requested a copy of the Data Book was forwarded to the Redding Pilot. -The First Selectman was provided with the schedule for the union and non-union labor studies. -An inventory of local scenic roads throughout the region was forwarded to Council members and land use agency heads. -Staff managed user registration forms at the annual household hazardous waste collection. -Staff and consultant met with town officials on 10/25 to plan for a beautification plan for Main Street. -Staff attended a coordination meeting for the proposed regional bike race where local traffic issues were discussed. -Forms for the annual administration of the regional septage disposal system were forwarded to various municipal officials. - Dean Ahlberg, Congregational Church, 1999 Data Book. RIDGEFIELD -A land mark report from the nearby Central Naugatuck Region concerning the municipal revenue impacts of various land use decisions was forwarded to municipal officials. -A HVCEO Legislative Agenda for 2001 was forwarded to the municipalityís state representative and senators, then a meeting with them on this issue was held on 12/8. -Jack Morrisroe was provided with information on Route 7 and planning procedures. Later a meeting with him and his associates continued the discussion. -An inventory of local scenic roads throughout the region was forwarded to Council members and land use agency heads. -A memo from Conn DOT was distributed to all chief elected officials concerning STP-O road project funding. -A meeting was held with Larry Hoyt concerning Route 7, followed by a field review in Brookfield. -A rebuttal was forwarded to the Norwalk Hour concerning HVCEOís Route 7 policies. -The Bridgeport Hydraulic Water Supply Plan was brought to the Selectmanís office on loan. -Staff managed user registration forms at the annual household hazardous waste collection. -John Katz was provided with income statistics. -Staff attended a coordination meeting for the proposed regional bike race where local traffic issues were discussed. -HVCEO issues and services were explained on a one half hour Comcast TV show. - Kelly Davis, list of Regional Planning Agencies, -Glen Chalder, staff provided information to the consultant preparing a planning study of the Branchville area of the Town of Ridgefield. -Arroll Borden, staff provided information to a consultant to the Town of Ridgefield on the availability of ConnDOT support for expanding parking at the Branchville railroad station. -John Frey, staff provided information on improvements proposed for Route 7 south of I-84. -Tanya Court, staff met with the South Western Connecticut Regional Planning Agency to discuss strategy to gain the implementation of the recommendations for action contained in the Route 7 Travel Options Implementation Plan. -Lillian Willis, two paper maps for the Ridgefield Conservation Commission (recipient - Lori Skibie |
