Conservation Commission Minutes 7/12/12
Conservation Commission Meeting
Old Lyme Town Hall
July 12, 2012, 7:30 pm
Meeting called to order at 7:45 pm.
Members:
Tom Sherer
George James
Lauralyn Lewis
Sue Baehr
Maureen Plumleigh, Alternate
Linda Clough, Alternate
Frank Finley, Alternate
Suzanne Thompson, ex officio
Peter Cable, ex officio
Attending: Tom Sherer, Lauralyn Lewis, Sue Baehr
- Approve Minutes of June 7, 2012
The commission approved the minutes of June 7, 2012.
New Business
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Members discussed the need for the purchase of a table banner that could be used at town events. This will be discussed further when all members are present.
Members discussed the email from Michele Dickey requesting that the commission’s
report be submitted by mid-September. Members decided the Haines Park sign and barrier plantings, Earth Day, Town Woods, Public Access, the banner and outreach would need to be included. Tom will begin writing the rough draft. Further discussion on this will take place at the August meeting.
- CT Environmental Review Team
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- Non-Point Pollution Program
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Old Business
The commission’s display on pesticides is scheduled for August at the library. This will coincide with the debut of the commission’s banner over Hall’s Road.
Tom mentioned there is a great deal of misinformation on this issue circulating throughout the town. There will be a redress by the Facilities Committee on this in the fall. That will be the opportunity to use the petition signatures.
Lauralyn reported that the selectmen have renewed Ron Tyler’s contract for three years; Selectwoman Nosal has been in touch with UConn regarding the treatment on the fields thus far and has been assured the treatment is acceptable; and Jerry Silbert has suggested the town select someone who could oversee Ron Tyler and the decided upon treatment of the fields.
Sue reported that Linda has been meeting with Inland Wetlands and is working to get approval for the barrier plantings at Hains Park.
Linda will be borrowing two weed mats from the RLA for use against the phragmites at Hains Park.
Suctioning of the invasives in the lake will begin in a few weeks.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.
Lauralyn Lewis, Secretary
*Note: Due to the unexpected absence of George James, members were not able to
discuss this agenda item.
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