AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVER
COMMISSION
MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 2008 MEETING
In Attendance: Absent:
John Drake Al Floyd Joanne Drapeau Kristen Martin
Barbara Sherman Dick Sherman Margaret Steinbugler Deb Talamini
Peter Wielhouwer Tom Talamini Janice Warren
CALL TO ORDER: 7:10 PM MINUTES: Reviewed - accepted.
UNFINISHED BUSINEES:
a. “Mansions at Canyon Ridge” (formerly Mansions on Scantic) – Still too muddy.
b. East Windsor River Guide /SRWA Guides – Very few left for sale.
c. Canoe Trips on Scantic – Definitely hope to do that in May. John Drake noted he had
a boat that could be used.
d. Flood (River) Review – Still flooded at this time.
e. Trail Markers – Nothing new.
f. Membership – Tom Tyrer is moving to Florida and has officially resigned. Tom Pikul never renewed his membership. Janice Warren is taking a leave from all outside activities due to some personal concerns.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. At the BOS meeting, First Select said there would be money for a Budget for next year. With the reinstated funds we will be able to again be members of the CT Watershed Association. It is through groups such as CWA, that we find out about grant money. At that meeting, the Chair presented the preliminary plan as put together by Member Peter. This outlined the objectives of the Commission. When asked what was the order of steps, the Board was told:
· The first was for the BOS to research insurance/liability for workers clearing the river.
Ms. Menard was very concerned about a work party in boats with chain saws. Chair
said with pre-planning and assigned jobs, safety could be assured.
· Completion of the acquisition of the Hensel Property. Ed Fillipone, former interim First
Selectman, affirmed talks that had taken place and that the owner was to make
the next move.
· Land acquisition of the Bopka and Norton Properties was needed to make a trail. A
discussion of a CT River walkway followed.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Chair presented pictures and drawings of proposed Scantic River Park project from
1998, year Commission was established. John offered to contact the firm listed on the drawing and get further information.
Adjournment: 8:10 PM
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