Willington Conservation Commission
Town of Willington
1/27/09 Meeting Minutes
Call to order:~ P. Andersen called the meeting to order at 7:28 PM.
Present: P. Andersen, L. Centola, K. Demers, M. Drobney, C. Jordan, M. Schreiber, P. Pribula . LC is seated for RS on a motion by CJ/KD. So moved.
Approval of 12/16/08 minutes: Motion: CJ/KD minutes approved. PP, LC abstained, 5 ayes.
Present to speak: Carol Springer, spokesperson for Conversations for a Green CT presented their 2009 events schedule. The group is interested in WCC co-sponsoring some events in 09. Details on keeping WCC informed were discussed.
Treasurers Report: There are no outstanding expenditures from the FY 08/09 budget.
Old Business
FRP-DS:
Trails Report: No decision on Burma Road has been made by the Board of Selectman.
Park Activities: The Star Party was cancelled. It is rescheduled for 2/21 & 2/22 @ 6:30pm. A tree identification program with Tom Worthley is on 2/1 at FRP-DS. A Wildlife Video presentation is planned for March. On a motion by CJ/KD that WCC expend $125.00 for A. Rzeznikiewicz’s Wildlife Video program set for 3/2009. So moved. Unanimous.
Willimantic River Alliance: ~PP reported on the 12/08 meeting.
Town Development: Moved to after G. Other on the agenda.
CC Website Development: LC reports steady progress on web design of WCC website.
Open Space /Easement Monitoring: Tabled
Willimantic Greenway: Pecks Mill Site-Last Green Valley: Source to the Sea Expedition: Tabled.
Knowlton Purchase: The Town solicited bids for a Class A-2 property survey in connection with the Town’s purchase of the property and the requirements of the State of Connecticut DEP Open Space matching grant funds. The results from the bid request were presented by PA. On a motion by CJ/PP that the WCC recommend the firm of Healy & Associates, LLC to the Board of Selectman as the preferred contractor with the stipulation of confirmation of appropriate credentials and certifications with the State of CT and a favorable review of references that will be provided by the firm . So moved. Unanimous.
Policies/Guidelines for Town Open Space Parcels:~ Tabled.
2009-2010 Budget: On a motion by KD/PP that WCC recommends that the
FY 09/10 budget for WCC is submitted to the Board of Finance at $2000.00 So moved. Unanimous.
Town Development:PZC Regs Revision: IWCC : There will be a sub committee meeting on 2/4/09 @ 7pm to discuss the potential input by WCC to PZC on open space.
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New Business
Communications: Incoming mail was dispersed. ~
Adjournment: On a motion by KD/MD meeting adjourned at 10:20 pm. So moved.
Respectfully submitted, Marilyn Schreiber
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