TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK
Conservation Commission
302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741
Telephone (860) 395-3073 FAX (860) 395-1216
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Land Use Conference Room
Old Saybrook Town Hall
Members in Attendance: Bob Fish, Charlie Cobb, Pat Ingellis, Mike Kelley, Judy Preston, Jerry Brophy (left @ 8:51p.m.)
Approval of Minutes
MOTION to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of November 8, 2005 and Special Meeting minutes of December 6, 2005.
MOVED by Jerry Brophy. SECONDED by Pat Ingellis. IN FAVOR: Bob Fish, Charlie Cobb, Pat Ingellis, Mike Kelley, Judy Preston, Jerry Brophy. OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINING: none. APPROVED: 6-0-0.
MOTION to amend November 22, 2005 Special Meeting minutes as discussed to reflect a name change reference to Bridal Path Conservancy as opposed to Bridal Conservancy.
MOVED by Bob Fish. SECONDED by Charlie Cobb. IN FAVOR: Bob Fish, Charlie Cobb, Pat Ingellis, Mike Kelley, Judy Preston, Jerry Brophy. OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINING: none. APPROVED: 6-0-0.
Commission Membership & Organization: Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Inland Wetlands Representative
Chairman Fish asked for nominations for the above mentioned positions. After a brief discussion a MOTION was made to keep all three Commission members currently serving these positions as such.
MOVED by Charlie Cobb. SECONDED by Pat Ingellis. IN FAVOR: Bob Fish, Charlie Cobb, Pat Ingellis, Mike Kelley, Judy Preston, Jerry Brophy. OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINING: none. APPROVED: 6-0-0.
Comment on Founders Memorial Park Concept Plans
The Conservation Commission was asked to comment on this project. After some discussion the general consensus among members was positive, although, a few comments/recommendations were made regarding the preservation and protection of wildlife between the proposed pathway and the tidal wetlands. The Conservation Commission recommends that a screened and/or vegetated buffer is kept between the proposed pathway and tidal wetlands to the east and/or a wildlife blind should be considered for this area.
Great Cedars Stewardship Plan
Mike Kelley briefed the Commission on three websites he researched which had stewardship plans that may be of use to the Commission in regards to next steps with Great Cedars. Members were asked to review the sample stewardship plans in preparation for the next regular scheduled meeting on January 10, 2005.
Special Meetings, Site Walks, Ground Truthing, Mail, Materials, Opportunities, Open Forum
A brief discussion took place regarding the Preserve. Ms. Preston suggested that members email her by December 22, 2005 with any comments and/or questions. At that time, Ms. Preston will address the Inland Wetlands Commission as she deems appropriate.
Chairman Fish asked Commission members their thoughts on including Triple A to Section 56. After some discussion, the Commission approved the basic concept.
Adjournment
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:07pm. until the next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2005, 7:30pm., Land Use Conference Room, Old Saybrook Town Hall, 302 Main Street.
MOVED by Charlie Cobb. SECONDED by Judy Preston. IN FAVOR: Bob Fish, Charlie Cobb, Pat Ingellis, Mike Kelley, Judy Preston. OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINING: none. APPROVED: 5-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melanie Dautrich
Conservation Commission Clerk
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