MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Land Use Conference Room, Town Hall
302 Main Street
Members in Attendance: Bob Fish, Kim Gallagher, Charlie Cobb, Pat Ingellis, Mike Kelley, Robert Siegelman,
Absent: Jerry Brophy
Approval of Minutes
MOTION to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of August 14, 2007.
MOVED: by C. Cobb. SECONDED: by Mike Kelley. IN FAVOR: Bob Fish, Charlie Cobb, Pat Ingellis, Mike Kelley, Robert Siegelman. OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: K. Gallagher; APPROVED: 5-0-1.
Ms. Tenzin Namdol from the Great Land Conservation Trust was in attendance to discuss/present a Resolution Proposing Clean Energy Commitment.
Chairman Fish distributed the Conservation Commission’s Annual Town Report, and explained the commission’s purpose; to take care of the natural resources, as defined in the Town’s Plan of Development.
The Natural Heritage Tour
Mike Kelley reported there were some delays this month. Ms. Cone is no longer interested on working on the project. Town Planner, Christine Nelson is now assisting putting the project together. Work has started on the brochure layout and things are now moving forward. Mr. Kelley reviewed the Tour Map printing estimate; itemizing both the black and white vs. color prices. The commission agreed the color brochures were preferred.
The Fishway System
Bob Fish reviewed the existing Fishway System to date. He explained the final Fishway is currently underway at Crystal Lake. This went to the Planning Commission on September 5, 2007, and received a positive referral. C. Cobb raised concerns with water depth at the Chalker Mill Pond Fishway. He will repair.
The Old Saybrook Council on Environmental Quality
Discussion held at length regarding the proposed resolution titled “20 % by 2010”. It was noted the importance of business community involvement in order for this to be a success.
Question raised regarding types of energy being used. Ms. Namdol explained the types of energy, and also Renewable Energy Certificates. She also confirmed that specific numbers related to the cost and savings of the resolution have been provided to the Board of Selectmen.
Chairman Fish raised concern with the second to last paragraph of the resolution, which stated, “Commits to allocating 100% of any electricity savings to additional town purchases of clean energy”, since future budgets are determined by vote of the citizens.
K. Gallagher and R. Siegelman had concerns with the third paragraph from the end. Discussion held at length with regard to phrasing of resolution.
MOTION to amend this resolution by taking out the phrase in the second to last paragraph which reads “commits to allocating 100% of any electricity savings to additional town purchases of clean energy”. MOVED: by Charlie Cobb
SECONDED: by Pat Ingellis; DISCUSSION ON THE MOTION: Discussion continued with regard to 3rd paragraph from the end which names a specific program.
MOTION AMENDED: to remove from the resolution “The Connecticut Clean Energy Communities”. (From the 3rd paragraph from the bottom). C. Cobb and P. Ingellis amend their motion. IN FAVOR: B. Fish, K. Gallagher, C. Cobb, P. Ingellis, M. Kelley, and R. Siegelmann; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINING: none; APPROVED: 6-0-0.
This amended resolution (copy attached) will be recommended to the Board of Selectmen at their next meeting.
Land Use Updates , Mail, Announcements
Chairman Fish invited all commission members to the end of the year Park and Recreation Picnic to be held on 09/12/07.
Adjournment
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:53 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 7:30 p.m., Land Use Conference Room, Old Saybrook Town Hall, 302 Main Street.
MOVED by Charlie Cobb. SECONDED by Robert Seigelman; IN FAVOR: Bob Fish, Kim Gallagher, Charlie Cobb, Pat Ingellis, Mike Kelley, Robert Siegelman.
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINING: none. APPROVED: 6-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Maura Farbotka
Recording Clerk
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