TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
LAKE POCOTOPAUG COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING ON DECEMBER 20, 2007 AT 7:00PM
EATON E. SMITH MEETING ROOM, TOWN HALL
1. Call to Order & Roll Call
Chairman Hart called the Lake Pocotopaug Commission to order at 7:00 PM.
Members Present: Chairman Bob Hart, Vice Chairman John Ciriello, Jack Solomon (7:04pm), Irene Curtis, Jim Smith, and Tom Wells.
Others Present: Recording Secretary Kamey Ahrens.
John Ciriello advised the commission members the presenter of item 4 on the agenda is unable to attend the meeting tonight. This item will be rescheduled for a later date.
2. Approvals of Minutes, November 15, 2007:
Motion by Irene Curtis to approve the meeting minutes dated November 15, 2007 as presented. Motion was seconded by Jim Smith. Vote passed 6-0-0.
3. Public Remarks:
None
4. Presentation – “Fishing Lake Pocotopaug”, Craig and Mark Brown, Professional Bass Fisherman.
This item has been removed from the agenda and will be rescheduled.
5. IWWA Applications
A. New – Florence Armata, 60 Spellman Point Road
The applicant was not present for discussion with the commission members.
Bob Hart made a motion for the Lake Pocotopaug Commission to write a letter to the IWWA with the following requests at 60 Spellman Point Road:
• Perform the repairs at low water level
• Do not ad any extensions to the existing wall
• Use silt fencing in the water to prevent both water erosion and ban silt runoff
• During deck replacement, if there is an opportunity, add vegetated buffer around the decking
• Use deck surface materials that allows drainage between the boards
• Any roof drains that run directly to the lake should be redirected into a dry well
• Be sure there are adequate plans that are examined by the town engineer to insure sufficient integrity of the construction of the wall
• Request the IWWA require inspections of the wall during construction
Motion was seconded by Jack Solomon.
Vote passed 6-0-0
Action Item - Hart: Write and send above letter to IWWA.
B. Unfinished – George Mantikas, 42 East High Street
Rob Baltramaitis reported to the LPC that they were before the IWWA and heard their requests for having the total phosphorus increase to be as close to net zero as possible from the base line position. The applicant plans to revisit the plans and achieve that goal as close as possible. There was a discussion on the next meetings and when this can be heard again. Mr. Baltramaitis presented for the commission the changes that have been made to the site plan to date. The settling basin was enlarged by 20% (combination of area & depth); First 1” of rainfall is accommodated below the drain pipe. Peak flows off site were reduced. A vorcetric unit, good for fine particles, is added after the combo catch basin, which is now replaced by a standard catch basin. Question: Who is responsible for cleanout maintenance? Baltramaitis: porous
pavement is not available in CT and will not be used as advised. It is available in RI and NY.
Action Item – Baltramaitis: Commission asked him to ask supplier to do a special porous pavement mix for this project. He may add a pre-settling pond sand filter to reduce the 0.69 lbs/yr phosphorus loading. Tom Wells has a problem with the P calculation method. Pre = 1.5 lbs, post = 0.5 lbs (2/3rds
reduction) but this includes other adjacent areas in reductions, which don’t actually go through this site. Tom advises that we need a standardized P calculation method for all watershed IWWA applicants. Tom Wells made a motion to send an advisory letter to the IWWA. Due to the concerns with how
the phosphorus calculations were done it would be in the best interest of all to request Ken Wagner review what has been done in addition provide guidance to the applicant. Motion was seconded by John Ciriello. Vote: 6-0-0
Action Item - Hart: Write and send above letter to IWWA.
6. Administrative Business & Communications
A. Town Managers Report
1) Christopher Brook Status
No update from the town.
2) Fall Lake Lowering Notification
The commission discussed the status of this and what the Lake Pocotopaug Commission can do to be more involved with the process.
Action Item – Solomon: Jack Solomon agreed to begin measuring the water levels two times a month.
Action Item – Curtis: Irene Curtis will attempt to create a relationship with Mr. Bevin and report back to
the commission.
3) Hale Brook and Christopher Pond Dredging
No update from the town.
4) Seven Hills Estates Phase III Community Association letters to Rand, Toll Brothers, and Alan Bergren
No update from the town.
5) Fish Stocking Program
This has been completed. The Lake Pocotopaug Commission that discussed the fish survey result that have been obtained. The results are available for 2000, 03, 05, and 06.
B. LPC 2008/09 Budget
The Lake Pocotopaug Commission discussed a proposed 2008/09 budget. To date of the $14795 budget, the commission has spent $1106. There was discussion on other items that have been paid for out of the budget that do not seem to appear.
Action Item – Ciriello: John Ciriello agreed to further investigate the accounts payable and report back.
Action Item – Solomon and Ciriello: Bob Hart requested the sub-committees submit to the Chairman documentation of their needs for the upcoming year prior to the next regular scheduled meeting.
C. Other
7. Commission Meeting Liaison Reports
A. IWWA Meeting – 1/28/2007 and 12/19/07
Tom Wells reported on the applications that were discussed related to the Lake Commission. The Sears Park application was approved. Minutes are on file for the IWWA in the Town Clerks Office.
B. P&Z Commission Meeting
Tom 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.
C. Town Council Meetings
John Ciriello and Irene Curtis reported on the discussion that was related to the Lake.
D. Water & Sewer Commission
Jack Solomon stated there was no issue that pertained to Lake Pocotopaug Commission discussion at this meeting.
E. Friends of Lake Pocotopaug
Jack Solomon reported the Friends of Lake Pocotopaug have not met since the last meeting.
F. Park & Recreation Advisory Board – 9/4/2007
John Ciriello stated there was no issue that pertained to Lake Pocotopaug Commission discussed at this meeting.
G. Zoning Board of Appeals- 9/10/2007
Jim Smith reported there was nothing on the agenda that was related to the Lake.
8. Committee Reports
A. Education Committee
1. Public Education Course
The next course dates are currently expected to be in February or March.
2. Lake Pocotopaug Conference
The commission discussed the progress of the upcoming conference scheduled for January 17, 2008.
3. Other
John Ciriello presented the commissioners with CFL News, Volume 12, and Issue 3- November 2007 for review. John Ciriello reminded the LPC they are all members of this group and it is a great way for networking.
B. Monitoring Committee
Jim Smith reported the tributary water sampling bottles and caps have been received- As soon as they are able to get the tubing and rebar the process will move forward. John Ciriello suggested contacting the volunteers to bring them up to date on the progress.
Action Item – Curtis: Contact volunteers to bring them up to date on tributary sampling process.
C. Lake Management Planning Committee
Bob Hart reported that the committee met on December 12th and reported on the following:
• Wendy Gendron from ENSR will be providing rough estimates of a project to write a plan
• Bob Hart asked Chuck Lee for access to representative plans that have been done elsewhere that the LPC could refer to
• John Ciriello is working on locating a grad student to work on various research projects that would include a report on ‘why our lake is more sensitive to phosphorus than normal?’ and also using GIS for land use study
• Bob Hart will liaise with the DEP and ENSR on their nutrient loading modeling effort and report
• The LMPC agreed they would likely use the Ad Hoc Lake Advisory Committee Report as a plan structure for and updated plan.
• The LMPC discussed obtaining town agency member buy-in to the plan to assist with adoption and implementation.
• The next LMPC will take place January 3, 2008 at the Town Hall Annex Building.
9. Reading Assignment -
A. Review of November 15th Reading Assignment – “Lake Pocotopaug 2006 Stormwater and In-Lake Monitoring Results, ENSR International, May 2007”, (posted on LPC website ref. page).
B. December 15th Reading Assignment – “Protecting our Lakes and Rivers through Sustainable Landscaping”, Slide Presentation, Roy F. Jeffrey, UCONN Extension (posted on LPC website ref. page). Chairman Hart requested the members of the commission review this reading assignment and discussion will take place at the February meeting.
Action Item – All LPC Members: Review above document for discussion at next LPC meeting.
10. Unfinished Business:
A. Investigate Alum Treatment Stations for Lake Tributaries
There was nothing new to report on this item
B. Proposed No Phosphorus Fertilizer Ordinance
Members of the IWWA and John Ciriello will meet and further discuss.
Action Item – Ciriello: Meet with IWWA members to discuss progress on no-phosphorus lawn fertilizer ordinance.
11. New Business: None
12. Public Remarks: None
13. Adjournment
A motion was made by Jack Solomon, seconded by Jim Smith to adjourn at 10:42 p.m. Vote passed 6-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kamey Ahrens
Recording Secretary
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