TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
CONSERVATION – LAKE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013
7: 00 P.M.
EATON E. SMITH MEETING ROOM – TOWN HALL
MINUTES - Draft
Present: Chair Peter Zawisza, Vice Chair Allen Petell, Roger Abraham, Irene Curtis, Joe Mercieri.
Absent: Mark Niosi, Joe Carbonell, Marty Podskoch, and Nancy Selavka
1. Call to Order: Chair Zawisza called this regular meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. Seating of Alternates – No alternates were seated.
3. Approval of Minutes of May 9, 2013
Ms. Curtis made a motion to approve the minutes as written of the May 9, 2013 meeting; seconded by Mr. Petell; Vote: Yes: 5; No: 0; Abstain: 0, motion passed.
(Nancy Selavka arrived at 7:04 p.m.)
4. Communications and Liaison Reports - None
5. Public Remarks - None
6. Plan Review
7. Old Business
a. Sub-Committee Report on Education (Carbonell, Mercieri, Curtis, Selavka, Petell)
Mr. Petell spoke regarding Old Home Day. Volunteers were put in place to man the Commission booth for two shifts left. Mr. Abraham volunteered to bring samples for information, along with a list to hand out, as part of “best practices”. The banner will be there, copies of the “frog” pamphlet, a watershed area sign, and hopefully one or both of the mascot costumes.
Mr. Petell advised the seniors are working on the costumes.
Mr. Mercieri advised the Commission as to the status of the signs. They should arrive next week. A bench and mile marker is at the Rapallo Viaduct. The signs with the pictures will be completed soon. Some volunteer labor to dig holes is requested for when the signs start coming in (over the next several months). Mr. Mercieri read a document giving history information regarding the viaducts.
A discussion ensued regarding the recent accident regarding a tree falling; that owns and is responsible for maintenance.
Chair Zawisza spoke regarding the construction of a driveway (with two entrance/exits); timing, etc. at 2 Raymond Road. A driveway permit was taken out; Mr. Foran, IWWA, made a site inspection. The determination of what activity information this Commission sees is decided, in accordance with the Bylaws, determined by Building Department staff. Chair Zawisza will pursue clarification for future construction activities.
8. New Business
a. Water Sampling
Ms. Selavka spoke with Dr. George this morning; had results from May testing. Columbia Labs is all set up; just have to drop samples off. Dr. George has all the old test information. Phosphorous and oxygen will be the only tests just yet. We have all the equipment ready to go (Dr. George to get a succi disk for us).
b. Schedule meeting with George Knoecklien to inspect water testing equipment (repairing and replacing).
This item has been accomplished.
c. Research potential grants for water quality improvement and conservation purposes
When we get to goals, etc., Dr. George will be assisting with our direction toward searching for grants.
Chair Zawisza spoke to the Town Manager regarding Seven Hills, new Public Works Director, Mott Hill and other issues.
9. Public Remarks - None
Mr. Petell asked who is responsible for maintaining the silt fencing, etc. at Sears Park.
Ms. Curtis brought up the condition of the vehicle that cleans the catch basins. Mr. Petell spoke of a possible purchase of a clam shell attachment to a truck. The need for a schedule was stressed. Dr. George stressed housekeeping issues as a major, simple issue to alleviate some problems.
10. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Abraham, seconded by Mr. Curtis, meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
TRANSCRIBED FROM DISC – CLERK NOT PRESENT AT MEETING
Jennifer Carducci
Recording Secretary
6-16-13
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