Old Lyme Flood & Erosion Control Board
Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2018
Present: Todd Machnik (Chairman), Steve Martino, Steven Ross, Gary Smith, Donald Willis (Vice Chairman)
Absent: David Roberge (ex-officio)
Guests: NONE
1. Call to Order
Chairman Todd Machnik called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
2. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting July 16, 2018
Steven Ross moved to waive the reading of the minutes and approve the minutes of Regular Meeting July 16, 2018 as submitted. Gary Smith seconded the motion.
SO VOTED.
3. Correspondence
Todd Machnik reported that he had received a phone call from architect Jeff Flower regarding raising a home near Sheffield Brook. Mr. Flower had questions for Todd. Todd referred him to Fuss and O’Neill in Manchester. ~This firm provides civil engineering, planning, and design services and are experts in this field.
4. Old Business
Swan Brook Outfall Repairs and Grant Update
There was nothing new to report at this time and this item will be removed from our next meeting Agenda.
5. New Business
Todd Machnik brought to the Board’s attention the flooding in the open space north side of I-95 intersection of Whippoorwill Road west side. The beavers have jammed up the Town culvert causing the flooding. Don Willis said that it is impacting a citizen’s (Jason Beebe) property at this point. Most of the area belongs to the Old Lyme Land Trust. There was a discussion. Todd will speak to Bonnie Reemsnyder about it.
Todd Machnik reported that the Board needs to submit a summary of the FEC Board for the Town Report by October 19. Steve Ross volunteered to draft up something and have Todd review it.
The Board reviewed the member list that came from the Town today. It was noted that the email address at Town Hall to send minutes and agendas to is minutes@oldlyme-ct.gov instead of sending to the Town Clerk and to the Selectmen’s Office. Meeting schedules must be submitted by November 30. Mary Ellen Garbarino will take care of this.
6. Public Comment – NONE
7. Adjournment
Todd Machnik moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:40 PM, and Steven Ross seconded the motion. SO VOTED.
Our next meeting will be on Monday, January 28, 2018 at 5:30 PM, Town Hall, second floor meeting room.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Ellen Garbarino, Clerk
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