TOWN OF OLD LYME
OPEN SPACE COMMISSION MEETING
Friday, June 14, 2013
Chairperson Diana Atwood Johnson called to order the meeting at 9:30 am.
Members Attending: Diana Atwood Johnson, George James, Ted Kiritsis, Evan Griswold, Peter Cable, Kurt Zemba, Amanda Blair.
Missing: Bill Dunbar and Bruce Baratz
2. Voting Alternates: None
- Approval of Minutes of May 10, 2013. Motion made by Evan, seconded by Ted, minutes accepted.
- Old Business:
Kus. Bob Silverstein will give us a proposal for an Appraisal report and Art Bogan will work on having a proposal for an Appraisal report by his Appraiser for Diana to review.
Old Lyme Conservation Trust Grant transfer.
The transfer of the grant monies for the purchase of the Ames property have finally been completed and we will be able to now reimburse the OLCT for monies they spent after we receive the check from the state in the amount of $38,000.
Signage Project. George shared with us a “proposed” trail map of the Ames parcel created by Ted Crosby and George. It was favorably received but noted that there should be a “key” on the map.
Discussion re Susan Colton Carey letter, clearing vs. clear cutting of trails on the Ames parcel. There was permission given to a neighbor to clear the trails from the storm damage of last year. Diana will contact Ms. Carey concerning the trail clearing.
There was discussion concerning the possibility of new Grant monies from the State for land acquisitions and if the Town were to apply, what properties would be “Grant” ready. Each member was asked for their suggestion and they are listed as follows:
George: Meeting House Lane/Ben Franklin Parcel and the State owned parcel which adjoins FMTM parcel or the FMTM parcel.
Ted: Foster Parcel
Peter: Meeting House Lane/Ben Franklin Parcel
Kurt: Kus then Foster Parcels
Evan: Marsh Parcel
Amanda: Marsh or Buttonball/Blackhall Parcel
- Adjournment: Motion by Kurt, seconded by Evan, to adjourn the meeting, passed and meeting adjourned at 10:30am.
Amanda Blair
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