TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
CONSERVATION – LAKE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2012
7: 00 P.M.
EATON E. SMITH MEETING ROOM – TOWN HALL
Minutes
Present: Vice Chair Allen Petell, Irene Curtis, Joe Carbonell, Joe Mercieri, Nancy Selavka
Also Present: Keith Hayden, Director, Public Works; and Jennifer Carducci, Recording Secretary.
1. Call to Order: Vice Chair Petell called this regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Seating of Alternates – No alternates
Vice Chair Petell made the following agenda changes:
Addition of 7C under Old Business: 68 Spellman Point
Addition of 8C under New Business: 2012 Conservation-Lake Budget
3. Approval of Minutes
A. Minutes of December 8, 2011
Motion made by Ms. Curtis to approve minutes of December 8, 2011, seconded by Mr. Mercieri, Vote: Yes: 5; No: 0; Abstain: 0, motion approved.
4. Communications and Liaison Reports
The recording clerk indicated no communications.
The plan for the Town to trap the beavers at the Terp Road end of the Pine Brook aquifer, and dismantle the dam (twelve beaver have been trapped to date) has been approved by IW.
5. Public Remarks - None
6. Plan Review – None
7. Old Business
A. Sub-committee Report on Education
The subcommittee will start meeting. The brochure is complete; number for printing to be established. There are 98 streets in the watershed area. The assessor will assist with names and addresses after budget process. The mailing will then occur. March is the target date.
Mr. Petell would like to work on a presentation about the Lake using the report. He will seek information from Dean Markham for historical facts and develop mitigation suggestions.
Mr. Petell would like to get one of the grades at Center School develop a Lake mascot.
Mr. Petell outlined a project that could involve an Eagle Scout, etc., to make educational signs for the Airline Trail (including historical information).
- Update on Watershed Signage Plan
Informed the Commission that all the signs have been installed. Several locations were not signed as it was decided they were covered by other signs.
Mr. Petell discussed letters received today and the items received by the Commission for review of this plan at the September 2011 meeting. The “legend” was not included in the package as it was received by the Commission; if so, the Commission’s comments would have included one about removal of the trees. Also in the future, the Commission should receive at least one set of complete plans. Mr. Hayden stated that Mountain Laurel (the State flower) is not protected; landscaping (including the removal of trees) is an activity as of right; and this property is not in a watershed area (as per question on the application). The areas within 120’ of the Lake have been protected by the builder with double silt fencing and no material is reaching the Lake (after several inspections). Trees will planted, as will other plantings (possibly fescue and Mountain Laurel) and rain gardens will be used. Mr. Petell stated he believes the Commission’s responsibility is to pass on comments
regarding important items on applications seen.
8. New Business
- Announcement of training date and time with Dr. Ken Wagner for water quality sampling (scheduling and updated date)
Ms. Selavka will be contacting Mr. Wagner in March to set up a date for April 2012. After testing, a schedule will be developed. Testing equipment, data, and software were discussed. Mr. Carbonnel will speak with Jack Solomon and/or Tom Wells regarding previous testing.
Mr. Petell would like to see the expansion of the Lake cleanup. Possibilities were discussed.
- Researching potential grants for water quality improvement and conservation purposes.
A state employee offered to come in to speak with us regarding availability of grants. Mr. Mercieri will call to set up a date he can come to one of the Commission’s meetings.
Mr. Petell is interested in obtaining a grant for a walking trail around/near Loos Pond.
C. 2012 Budget
Mr. Petell informed the Commission that we must develop a budget to be input by January 26, 2012. Discussion ensued regarding this year’s budget and the plans for the balance of this fiscal year. The possibility of paying for the software necessary for soil types to transfer to GIS layer. Mr. Petell will write a letter to Jeff Jylkka to direct this payment. Only one dumpster will be used for the spring cleanup effort and grant fees will be included in the next budget.
Mr. Carbonnel reminded all to keep 2-21-12 at 6:00 p.m. open for DEEP’s informative session regarding invasive plants for the watershed. This will be held at Angelico’s and will be a short exploratory session.
9. Public Remarks
Patience Anderson, Board of Finance, was present to offer suggestions regarding the preparation of the 2013 budget. She suggested a method of breaking down costs, suggested working with Mr. Hayden and Mr. Jykka and explained some of the processes involved in developing the budget.
Testing sites for the coming year were discussed.
Mr. Petell discussed the list of what we wanted to accomplish for the coming year. He will email it around to all. All were tasked with coming up with a priority list for items. Clerk requested a copy for the record.
10. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Selavka, seconded by Mr. Mercieri, at 8:10 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Carducci
Recording Secretary
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