03/11/2011Town of Old Lyme
Open Space Minutes
Friday, March 11, 2011
- Call to Order/Welcome- Vice Chairman Peter Cable called to order the meeting at 8:35 am. Attending, Ted Kirtsis,Teri Lewis,Peter Cable,Marianne Gotfredson,Christine Clayton.
Motion to change order of minutes- On a motion to change the order of the agenda for the correction of the last minutes. Order of the Land Trust.
Correction for Minutes on 1/14/2011- there are 7 regular members and 3 alternates. Only the 7 regular members can vote, when the regular members are not available, then the alternates, going by seniority, can then be a voting member. Last month’s minutes being corrected. 6 voting for and 1 abstaining last month on voting in the new officers.
2. Naming of voting members discussion. Alternates vote per seniority or alternating by subject matter.
3. New Business- Talking about creating a stewardship chair with stewards for each property.
4. Old Business-
Property discussion- Management plan for each property. Open space Manager Duties. (Based on George James List).
Scenic Easement- Marianne has met with Mr. Griswold. Tabled till she has more information for the OSC.
Trail Booklet- Talks to raise funds for a Booklet similar to the Essex trails. Teri Lewis inquired if there has been money set aside for the creation of the booklet. Talking about having a drive to raise the money or also getting sponsors. Possible underwriting to get these booklets made. Discussion on creating a future Stewardship plan for the trails in this booklet.
5. Reports of Officers and or Committees- Christine Clayton was in attendance for Old Lyme Land Trust.
No news on new properties. They will be doing a River Quest cruise for Earth Day May 7th to Seldens Island. On Trails Day which is in June will lead to tour on Bowman property. Redesigned website will be up and running before next meeting. Stewardship needing help with Dog waste on the trails. Especially the Griswold property and Watch Rock. They are looking into a Dog Basket to help with the removal of the waste.
6. Review of Minutes-
7. Properties-
Ames Property-Dianna scheduled to go to Board of Finance meeting and also the Selectman’s meeting.
Kus- Waiting to hear back from Mrs. Kus
Broad brook- Current offer was to sell it to the town. Open Space was not interested in purchasing at this time.
Zito- No change. Ted is eager to move forward with right of way.
At 10:45, there being no further business, Chairman adjourned the meeting.
Teri Lewis, Secretary _______________________________________
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