TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
CONSERVATION – LAKE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, May 10, 2012
7: 00 P.M.
EATON E. SMITH MEETING ROOM – TOWN HALL
MINUTES - Draft
Present: Chair Peter Zawisza, Vice Chair Allen Petell, Joe Carbonell, Nancy Selavka, Mike Brogan, Joe Mercieri.
Absent: Irene Curtis
1. Call to Order: Chair Zawisza called this regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Seating of Alternates – Mr. Mercieri was seated.
3. Approval of Minutes
A. Minutes of April 12, 2012
Mr. Carbonell made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 12, 2012 meeting as presented; seconded by Vice Chair Patell; Vote: Yes: 6; No: 0; Abstain: 0, motion passed.
4. Communications and Liaison Reports
Mr. Petell reported from IWWA on –
-7 Dale Drive – wetlands encroachment
-15 Cone Rd. wants to clear land and build orchard; will stay 25’ from stream; but there will be a wetlands crossing (bridge). He will come back to IWWA.
-1 West Street project (unimproved “Oakwood Stand” property) – application approved with our suggestion that they go with 15’ of sod.
-West High Street project (storage units and offices) - application approved with condition that he removes invasive spawn and replace wetland, create 5.3 acre conservation easement.
-Christopher Brook project – Mr. Patell asked applicant regarding pipe sizing. His question was answered to his satisfaction.
-Spellman Point – They brought in a soil scientist who changed plans (going to restore lakeshore buffer zone – 30’). A pervious pathway, taller shrubs and vegetation, mulch and plantings will be used to slow water down; a loose stone wall will border the zone to cut down on water entering the Lake. They will sod, instead of seed to prevent running into Lake; two additional walls on other side of property, also loose rock; rain gardens will be redesigned; and steps will be shored up (no machine work – all done by hand). The dock will not be relocated.
- No discussions have occurred regarding addressing the regulations due to projects such as Spellman Pt. Road.
5. Public Remarks - None
6. Plan Review – None
7. Old Business
- Sub-committee Report on Education
Mr. Petell reported on the meeting of the sub-committee. The brochure has gone out; permission has yet to be obtained to put them at the Library, they are at several business locations in Town. The total cost $737.00 to print, fold, insert and send out; postage $280.
Lake Cleanup was held on the 28th; cost was around $1,000 plus the food. The organizational portion of this event may be moved to the Friends of the Lake may be in the future. A banner for the board in front of Stop and Shop was discussed; Earth Day may be the designated day in the future. Additional advertising may help with turnout (community service, groups, etc.). Planning for lunch needs to be revisited as we are planning for more.
Educational signage for the Airline Trail – Mr. Mercieri has obtained permission from photographer Stan Malcolm to use his pictures. Selections will be made from his work. Mr. Mercieri is looking into costs. Ms. Plummer will be kept informed.
Lake Mascot – The principal stated he is not quite ready, but they are getting it down to 4-6 choices. She will call Vice Chair Petell when ready and perhaps attend a meeting.
Educational presentation – Mr. Mercieri and Vice Chair Petell working on.
Water testing scope and goals – met with Dr. Wagner and the Lake will be tested once a month from April until October and the stream at least three times a year, before and after a rain.
Dr. Wagner stated he was glad we didn’t go through with the aeration project; and suggested an oxygenation project. Mr. Carbonell obtained information regarding Mobley Engineering who does this work, sharing with the group. This procedure is a “Band-Aid” approach until the causes are alleviated. More information to follow.
A quote for work performed by Dr. Wagner was estimated at $8,400; letter shared with Commission.
The efforts to remediate runoff into the Lake were discussed (Clark Hill area, Mott Hill area, Seven Hills, Old Marlborough culvert area, etc.)
Mr. Petell made a motion that we move ahead with Dr. Wagner’s plan, seconded by Mr. Carbonell; Vote: Yes: 6; No: 0; Abstain: 0, motion passed.
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 checking the budget for the monthly sampling program.
Chair Zawisza noted that twenty-two watershed area signs were purchased, five were put up. Mr. Hayden’s concern was confusion of the entering/exiting wording. Chair Zawisza would like the balance installed. Mr. Zawisza will write a letter, revisiting locations.
- Researching potential grants for water quality improvement and conservation purposes.
No discussion.
9. Public Remarks - None
Ms. Selavka spoke regarding our presence at Old Home Day (pass out brochures, etc.)
10. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Chair Zawisza. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
MINUTES TRANSCRIBED FROM DISC,
Jennifer Carducci
Recording Secretary (not present at meeting)
5-20-12
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