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12/07/2009 Conservation-Lake Commission Minutes
TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
CONSERVATION-LAKE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009
7:00PM
EATON E. SMITH MEETING ROOM
EAST HAMPTON TOWN HALL


Unapproved Minutes


  • Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm.  In attendance were Peter Zawisza, Michael Gaynor Brogan, Irene Curtis, Michael Rose, Kurt Comisky, Allen Petell, Paul Peszynski and Mark Habedank.  Mark Niosi and Thomas Wells were not in attendance
  • Seating of Alternates – Paul Peszynski was seated for Thomas Wells.
  • Nomination of Vice Chairman – Michael Rose nominated Allen Petell for Vice Chairman.  The nomination was seconded by Michael Gaynor Brogan.
Motion Carried 8-0-0
  • Approval of Minutes:
  • Conservation-Lake Commission – November 19, 2009 – Irene Curtis moved to approve the November 19, 2009 minutes with corrections.  Michael Rose seconded the motion.                     Motion Carried 7-0-1
Paul Peszynski abstained.

  • Communications and Liaison Reports – Allen Petell reported the following on IWWA : there is a modification to the permit to leave a 4 acre parcel for open space; looking into changing procedures that the percentages that developers must obtain on phosphorous; more information on the fertilizer ban being investigated; and the Loos Pond beaver dam subject was brought up again.
  • Report of Director of Community & Environmental Planning – Salmon River Land Use Watershed meeting was Dec. 5th.. There was a good turn out.  Kerry passed out a news release.  Two pilot towns should be chosen soon with more federal grant money.   Kerry emailed Ken Wagner asking for a summary on the algae sampling.  Kerry was told there was some problems with the preservation of the samples.  Ken stated that sampling should begin again in the spring.  The present contract has run out so discussion of a new contract has to be arranged.  Kerry also spoke to Jeff O’Keefe and Keith Hayden about the broken equipment.  Kerry did tell the commission that the Town Council has stressed that the Lake is one of its top five priorities.  Kerry informed the commission that the open space mapping file should be sent soon.  January’s meeting will be held on the second Thursday of the month.   January 7th there will be a presentation by a company on aeration systems.
  • Public Remarks – none.
  • Plan Review:   Multiple Applications review of a preliminary project for 19 & 23 Lake Drive in order to convert from current commercial establishments to residential use. – Frank Magnotta and Bill Manafort were present to talk to the commission on 19 and 23 Lake Drive.  The commission asked questions of both gentlemen.
Irene moved that the Conservation/Lake Commission approve the enhancements of this plan and notify the appropriate boards and commissions.  Irene would also like to suggest that a permanent maintenance plan for the impervious surfaces be in place.  Allen Petell seconded the motion.  Paul Peszynski amended the motion to include that this commission suggest that sod be used in place of seed for the lawns.  Mark Habedank seconded the amended motion.                                                                               Motion Carried 8-0-0

  • Presentation on Middlesex Land Trust - - Stuart Winquist – Chairman of the Middlesex Land Trust – gave a brief presentation to the commission.  Mr. Windquist gave a handout to the commission and did state that the land trust did have work parties that the Conservation/Lake Commission was invited to attend.
  • New Business:
  • Discussion on algae samples results from AECOM (see handouts) – discussed previously under Item 6.
  • Discussion on setting up timeline for implementing management actions in AECOM report for Lake Pocotopaug – There was a brief discussion on the AECOM report.  Kerry is still looking for direction from the commission.
  • Brief discussion on direction of a future watershed management plan- The commission discussed their direction and decided to have Mark Habedank and Kerry get together to put together an RFQ with the information that is available.
  • Old Business:
  • Discussion on working on existing/new trails on conservation property on Hog Hill Rd./Terp Rd. owned by Town of East Hampton  - Kerry spoke with Ruth Plummer and she is excited about the idea.
  • Setting up 1-2 educational event days on conservation/lake health awareness events for Spring (Lake Cleanup Day/Earth Day etc.) – April 24th is the tentative date for Lake Cleanup Day.  Paul Peszynski suggested a town wide Cleanup Day. There was a discussion to have a day to clean up the trails on Hog Hill Road/Terp. Road.
  • Continued discussion on EH Public Work’s Practices in Lake Watershed – The commission is concerned over the level of the lake and the practices of the public works.  They would like a schedule written down and followed since it is a priority of the town council.  Kerry will talk to Jeff O’Keefe.
  • Public Remarks – Kyle Dostaler – William Drive – Cleanup Day – He would like to see larger containers for the recycles since that was an issue last year.
  • Adjournment – Michael Rose moved to adjourn at 9:55 pm.  The motion was seconded by Michael Gaynor Brogan.              Motion Carried 8-0-0
Respectfully Submitted,



Patricia Kratochvil