Lake Pocotopaug Commission
Regular Meeting
May 17, 2007
Eaton E. Smith Meeting Room - Town Hall
Minutes
1. Call to Order & Roll Call
Chairman Hart called the Lake Pocotopaug Commission to order at 7:03 PM.
Members Present: Chairman Bob Hart, Vice Chairman John Ciriello, Irene Curtis, Jack Solomon, Jim Smith, John Jordan and Tom Wells.
Others Present: Recording Secretary Kamey Ahrens.
2. Approvals of Minutes, April 19, 2007: Motion by Jack Solomon to approve the meeting minutes dated April 19, 2007. Motion was seconded by John Ciriello. Vote passed 7-0. 3. Public Remarks: None
4. Administrative Business & Communications:
Chairman Hart reported item #5 on the agenda will need to be rescheduled until the June 21st, 2007 meeting. J. Ciriello will confirm Bob Drewry will be available to attend.
Motion by Irene Curtis to add discussion of the mediation of the beach located on Wangonk Trail under New Business item C on the Agenda. Motion was seconded by Tom Wells. Vote passed 7-0.
Chairman Hart reported on a lake workshop that took place on April 26th, 6:30pm at Woodstock Town Hall that John Ciriello and Irene Curtis attended. I. Curtis reported on the discussion among volunteers and committees that took place. There were a number of presentations from other studies that are taking place on other lakes. I. Curtis suggested having a formal report on the material that was collected. The commission was advised of an upcoming Lake Conference that is scheduled to take place on June 8th & 9th at UCONN.
The commission members discussed which members would attend each workshop throughout the 2-day conference.
Chairman Hart discussed the line items on the budget for meetings and conferences that was completely removed by the finance board. The commission discussed the items that were approved on the budget.
Chairman Hart asked for an update on the Columbia Conservation Commission “NEMO workshop on Reducing Runoff” that was held on May 3rd. Jim Smith reported on the meeting: Hank Schatts, who is on the Conservation Commission addressed many items with the main scope of his presentation, was related to run-off problems. Mr. Schatts provided several suggestions for resolution that were discussed.
John Ciriello reported at this time he has not been able to obtain a copy of the report from Tom McGowan however his efforts will continue.
The commission discussed the request from the Town Council who is soliciting responses from the perspective of the agencies’ jurisdiction regarding the water system scenarios previously presented. The commission agreed to send the motion from the previous LPC meeting to the town council regarding their request:
A motion was made by Bob Hart, seconded by John Ciriello, that the Lake Pocotopaug Commission recommends to the Town Council at the April 25th meeting the current plans under consideration are not an issue to Lake Pocotopaug and water quality as long as they do not encourage new development in the watershed, however in the future, any future extensions to a water system in the watershed that promote added development or increase density of development can be detrimental to lake water quality. This recommendation will be included in our lake management plan. Vote: 6-0 Motion passed.
5. Presentation – Bob Drewry, Superintendent of Public Works- Postponed until the June 21st, 2007 meeting.
6. Commission Meeting Liaison Reports
A. Town Council Meetings – 2nd & 4th Tuesday, J. Ciriello reported on the previous meetings. Minutes are on file for the Town Council meetings in the Town Clerk’s Office.
B. IWWA Meeting – T. Wells reported on the applications that were discussed related to the Lake Commission. Minutes are on file for the IWWA in the Town Clerks Office.
The commission discussed the action on the IWWA regarding the Minor & Hazen property and the previous action that took place. The LPC was concerned if the proper procedures were followed regarding permits being in place.
A motion was made by Irene Curtis requesting the commission draft a letter to the IWWA clarifying if there was a permit that was issued by the IWWA pertaining to the Victoria Minor and Jessie Hazen listed as the applicants on the letter from the Army Core documents dated August 7, 2005. Motion was seconded by John Jordan. Vote passed 6-0-1, Jack Solomon opposed.
C. P&Z Commission Meeting – 1st Wednesday T. Wells reported on the applications that were discussed related to the Lake Commission. Minutes are on file for the IWWA in the Town Clerks Office.
D. ZBA Meeting – 2nd Monday Jim Smith reported on the previous meetings. Minutes are on file for the ZBA meetings in the Town Clerk’s Office.
E. Conservation Commission – 2nd Thursday John Jordan reported on the discussion that took place at the previous Conservation Commission meeting. J. Jordan did note they applauded the efforts by the LPC on the previous Earth Day Celebration. They also discussed the possibilities of development throughout the town. Minutes are on file for the Conservation Commission in the Town Clerk’s Office.
F. Water & Sewer Commission – 1st Tuesday J. Solomon reported on the water system that was discussed at this meeting. There is a meeting scheduled for May 22nd, 2007 in which all boards are invited to discuss the new proposed water system.
G. Park & Recreation Advisory Board – 1st Tuesday John Ciriello stated there was no issue that pertained to LPC discussed at this meeting.
H. Friends of Lake Pocotopaug – Jack Solomon reported that Chairman Hart attended the previous meeting and he was very well received, he did an outstanding job representing the LPC and there appears to be a good interaction between the two commissions. Chairman Hart reported he discussed the problems within the lake.
Jack Solomon advised the LPC of the fund raisers that Friends of Lake Pocotopaug have coming up. June 10th – Blessing of the Fleet, Old Home Day Parade the weekend of July 12th, and the Boat Parade scheduled for August 18th with a rain date of the 19th.
I. Other
7. Committee Reports
A. Education Committee – Ciriello J. Ciriello reported on the success of Earth Day. He thanked Melissa Jordan for her great job on the posters, and thanked John Jordan for the goldfish. Also thanked the members of the commission, Irene Curtis, John Jordan, Jim Smith, and Bob Hart for coming over and helping out during the day, together you made it a success.
J. Ciriello provided some handouts. One was related to ways to give land and it was titled Conservation Options and the other was the options of stenciling signs to be placed in the watershed.
J. Ciriello reported on the status of the lake survey. They have received about 329 back. There have been several phone calls made to about 300+ residents and the feedback from them has been very positive. J. Ciriello asked for some help from the commission members for inputting these into the Survey Monkey for the final results.
B. Monitoring Committee – Solomon Chairman Hart reported on the meeting between himself, Jack Solomon and Chuck Lee and the schedule that was put together regarding the draft that Chuck Lee provided titled Schedule A Contract; Scope of Services Document. The commission discussed the funds in place.
Tom Wells reported on the samples that have been taken to date. Jack Solomon stated there are 10 dates that are scheduled for in lake monitoring. There was discussion on what actions will take place during these monitoring trips.
8. Reading Assignment -
A. Review of April 19th Reading Assignment – “Lake Pocotopaug Lake and Watershed Restoration Evaluation”, ENSR International, May 2002, Doc. No. 08734-470 (posted on LPC website ref. page) to Section 6, page 69..
B. May 17th Reading Assignment – “Lake Pocotopaug Lake and Watershed Restoration Evaluation”, ENSR International, May 2002, Doc. No. 08734-470 (posted on LPC website ref. page), Section 7, page 70 to Section 13, page 129. Chairman Hart asked the commission members to read this assignment and will be discussed at the next regular scheduled meeting.
9. Unfinished Business:
A. Proposed No-Phosphorous Fertilizer Ordinance Chairman stated there is nothing to discuss at this meeting on the No-Phosphorous Fertilizer Ordinance.
B. In Lake Solution Trial Test Programs- Previously discussed
C. New East Hampton Water Systems- Previously discussed
10. New Business:
A. ECS Proposal The commission discussed this proposal that was received and the advantages of having a second opinion available to the LPC. The commission agreed to have this item appears on the next agenda for further discussion.
B. Phoslock® (bentonite) In-Lake Treatment Due to the lateness of this meeting, this item was tabled until the next regular scheduled meeting.
C. Remediation at South Wangonk Trail- Due to the lateness of this meeting, this item was tabled until the next regular scheduled meeting.
Public Remarks- None
Adjournment
A motion was made by Jack Solomon, seconded by John Jordan to adjourn at 11:04p.m. Vote passed 7-0
Respectfully Submitted, Kamey Ahrens Recording Secretary
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