Conservation Commission Minutes 9/6/12
Conservation Commission Meeting
Old Lyme Town Hall
September 6, 2012, 7:30 pm
Meeting called to order at 7:30 pm.
Members:
Tom Sherer
George James
Lauralyn Lewis
Sue Baehr
Linda Clough
Maureen Plumleigh, Alternate
Frank Finley, Alternate
Suzanne Thompson, ex officio
Peter Cable, ex officio
Attending: George James, Lauralyn Lewis, Sue Baehr, Linda Clough
- Approve Minutes of August 2, 2012
The commission approved the minutes of August 2, 2012.
New Business
Lauralyn reported on the email she received from Senator Blumenthal regarding his priority of preserving Long Island Sound. Blumenthal had a roundtable meeting with Governor Malloy and U.S. Senator Lieberman to discuss mobilizing support for the LI Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act. In addition, his email mentioned federal grants are available for environmental organizations.
Maureen sent an email to members in which she mentioned the new (2012) Act in
CT preventing the use of phosphate-based fertilizers....which is the major cause of
eutrophication of lakes. She will contact the DEEP to get more information on this.
George reported on the sewer issue as he is a member of the WPCA. He mentioned
there is new technology that may help to keep the water here in Old Lyme – it is
treated effluent (water).
Old Business
Lauralyn read the reader comment to the article she wrote for Lymeline. Members were concerned to hear the false information stated in the comment.
*Sue showed members several designs for the table banner. Members voted to
expend up to $75 for an indoor/outdoor banner with the chosen design.
The commission’s display on pesticides continues to be shown at the library.
Lauralyn will call Heather Fried to schedule a meeting to discuss collaboration between the commission and the LOLHS Environment Club. She is waiting for everyone to settle into the new school year.
Sue is exploring ideas for expanding outreach to the elementary schools. She has been reviewing the curriculum for the various grades.
George gave members copies of the interviews for Public Access. Linda will speak with her fellow members of the FCCOL Environment Committee to schedule a viewing time.
Soccer has begun on the fields.
George and Linda have worked hard cutting the phragmites and pulling out the rhizomes. Sue has placed tarps in that area. The suctioning of the fanwort continues.
George will conduct an interview on mercury and will wait to air the interview on solar.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.
Lauralyn Lewis, Secretary
*Vote Taken
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