TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
CONSERVATION – LAKE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011
7: 00 P.M.
EATON E. SMITH MEETING ROOM – TOWN HALL
Minutes
Present: Chair Peter Zawisza, Vice Chair Allen Petell, Irene Curtis, Joe Carbonell, Mike Brogan, Nancy Selavka and Alternate Joe Mercieri
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Seating of Alternates: Joe Mercieri was seated as an alternate.
Approval of Minutes
Conservation-Lake Minutes of November 10, 2011
Motion made by Ms. Curtis to approve minutes of November 10, 2011 as amended, seconded by Mr. Carbonell, Vote: Yes:7; No:0, motion approved.
Communications and Liaison Reports
Mr. Petell provided an overview of a situation that was reported at the last Inland Wetland meeting regarding a lot at 68 Spellman Point Road that was clear cut. A resident, Jud Landon, 63 Spellman Point Road, also discussed the issue noting his dissatisfaction with the boards overseeing the project. A letter will be prepared from the Conservation-Lake Commission to the Town Council, Inland Wetlands Watercourses Agency and Planning & Zoning regarding the issues.
Public Remarks
Patience Anderson, 17 Anderson Way, noted that she is the liaison from the Board of Finance and Dave Monighetti will be the alternate liaison. She also commented on the Spellman Point issue.
Plan Review – None
Old Business
A. Sub-committee Report on Education
Mr. Petell reported that he is researching the best distribution method for the lake brochure. The Education sub-committee meetings will begin again in January.
B. Update on Watershed Signage Plan
Mr. Zawisza reported that the watershed signs are in the process of being put up. There are approximately 20 in total.
New Business
A. Announcement of training date and time with Dr. Ken Wagner for water quality sampling (scheduling and updated date)
Ms. Selavka spoke to Dr. Wagner. She will contact him again in March to schedule a training date in April. The cost is $150 per hour. It will take approximately a half day. They will also need a boat. She also reported that he now works on his own but has all of the lake reports.
B. Researching potential grants for water quality improvement and conservation purposes.
Mr. Mercieri contacted Chuck Lee regarding grant possibilities. He will be scheduled to attend a meeting in the future.
Mr. Petell handed out suggestions for objectives and also provided an overview of the beaver issue at Pine Brook.
Public Remarks
Jud Landon, 63 Spellman Point Road, commented on the beavers at Pine Brook.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Petell, seconded by Ms. Selavka, at 8:15 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Sirois
Recording Secretary
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