Old Lyme Flood & Erosion Control Board
Meeting Minutes
April 15, 2013
Present: Todd Machnik, Gary Smith, Steve Ross, Ellie Czarnowski,
Dave Roberge (ex-officio member)
Absent: Steve Martino
Guests: Ron Bianca, President Hawks Nest Beach Association
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Chairman Todd Machnik.
2. Approval of 28 January 2013 Meeting Minutes
Steve Ross moved to accept the minutes for January 28, 2013 and Gary Smith seconded the motion. The minutes were accepted.
3. Correspondence
a. Budget Report
Mr. Machnik reviewed the budget for Flood and Erosion Control Board to date.
b. Flood Plain Easement Grant Program
Ellie Czarnowski volunteered to attend this informational session on Tuesday 16 April.
4. Old Business
a. Rogers Lake Dam Bid Results
Ms. Czarnowski reported that there were 10 bids which ranged in price from $237,500 to $439,770. Mattern Construction was the lowest bidder, Machnik Brothers was the second lowest and the third lowest bidder was CLH and Sons. A discussion followed. This should be finalized by Wednesday.
b. Mile Creek Marsh Debris – Ellie Czarnowski
Ms. Czarnowski reported that she had walked in from the Mile Creek Beach side and then from West End Drive side. ~There is a very little amount of debris in the marsh and more so along the edges. Some stuff is caught amongst the vegetation that is unnoticeable unless you are right on top of it. ~Some debris is almost on the neighbor’s lawn and can easily be removed.~ She left a message with Mike Kiernan, a member of the Old Lyme Conservation Trust, and has not yet heard back from him. Mr. Ross reported that one of the Osprey nest platforms had been put back in place.
c. Swan Brook Outfall Repairs
Todd Machnik reported that he had spoken to First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder about the condition of the structure. He stated that it is failing and needs attention soon. The problem is that this is located on private property owned by the Hawks Nest Beach Association. Mr. Bianca, President of Hawks Nest Beach Association, presented some history on the Association and the structure. Gary Smith suggested that the FEC Board review Section 25 of the State Statutes as they look to a solution. It was decided that Mr. Smith and Mr. Machnik will make an appointment with First Selectwoman Reemsnyder regarding this matter.
5. New Business
a. Flood Plain Easement Grant Program
This item was discussed under Correspondence.
6. Other New Business - NONE
7. Public Comment – NONE
Our next meeting will be on Monday, 15 July, 2013 at 5:30 PM, Town Hall, second floor meeting room.
8. Adjournment
Mr. Smith moved, and Mr. Ross seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 PM.
SO VOTED.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Ellen Garbarino
Clerk
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