Minutes of a meeting of
The Old Lyme Tree Commission
October 20, 2011
Attendance:
Regular members present: Joanne DiCamillo, Emily Griswold
Alternate members present: Joan Flynn
Ex-officio members absent: Tom Degnan, Tree Warden
Members absent: Anne Bing (Regular), Gerry Foster (Regular), Sheila Wertheimer (Regular)
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A quorum being present, Chairman Joanne DiCamillo called the meeting to order at 4:17PM.
Joan Flynn was authorized to vote by Chairman DiCamillo.
REPORTS
Clerk’s Report - The minutes of the 9/15/11 meeting were reviewed.
MOTION: Joan Flynn moved, seconded by Emily Griswold, to accept the minutes as presented. Motion carried.
BUDGET REPORT
Balance - Mrs. DiCamillo reported as of 10/5/2011, the balance in the General Fund (Tree Commission and Public Works) was $11,805.
NEW BUSINESS ~~
2012-2013 budget proposal
Mrs. DiCamillo has received the capital budget forms from the Finance Dept. She will request $15,000 for the FY2012/2013 budget, a little more than the $12,260 which was approved for FY2011/2012. The additional funds may be needed for storm related tree damage.
17 McCurdy Road- request for planting
Mrs. DiCamillo met onsite with First Selectman Tim Griswold and Mr. and Mrs. Caulfield. They would like the town to plant a tree or shrubs on the southeast side of McCurdy Road, along the Duck River bank, to screen their property from the traffic on McCurdy Road and Johnnycake Hill Road. Small trees and brush were removed when the town repaired the Duck River culvert and now the Caulfields are bothered by vehicle headlights. The town-owned area, between the river and the guard rail, is fairly small and occasionally floods which limits the planting choices. Mrs. DiCamillo suggested a map of the area, showing the boundaries, be reviewed to determine if there is adequate space for planting. She also proposed new plantings on the homeowners’ property which could help to resolve
their problem. Members are asked to take a look at the area and make suggestions via email to Mrs. DiCamillo.
OLD BUSINESS
CL&P- Sill Lane special project
The Sill Lane enhanced trimming project is still scheduled. Mrs. DiCamillo has requested a list of trees to be trimmed and removed. She has drafted an informational letter that may be sent to the homeowners affected by the project.
MEMBER REPORTS - none
OTHER BUSINESS
Resignation-Sheila Wertheimer
Sheila Wertheimer has resigned from the commission.
There are two vacant positions available on the commission; one regular member and one alternate member.
REMINDER - Next Meeting ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Next scheduled meeting is on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 4 PM at the Town Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
Emily Griswold moved, seconded by Joan Flynn, to adjourn the meeting at 5:14 PM. Motion unanimously approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Martha Hansen
Clerk
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