WILLINGTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
7/20/16 Meeting
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order @ 7:10 pm.
Roll Call: K. Demers, M. Drobney, C. Jordan, M. Schreiber, R. Shabot.
Approval of Minutes of 6/15/16: Minutes were approved on a motion by CJ/ RS. Unanimous vote.
Present to Speak: NA
Finance: The final balance for FY15/16 was $62.89. The WCC spent $1437.11 in FY15/16.
Old Business
A. State Police Firing Range: There was a brief discussion of the Report Phase 1A Archaeological Assessment survey, Ruby Road Parcel, Willington CT that was prepared for Branse and Willis LLC and presented to the Firearms Steering Committee.
B. Properties Management
Timber Harvest: The “Request for Proposal” for the Timber Harvest on MU-8 @ FRP-DS at Burma Rd (Fenton-Ruby Park) (Map 31 Lot 8 Zone R80) has been sent out to prospective bidders. KD went over the timeline and details that will be followed throughout the proposed timber harvest. There was discussion on different methods that could be used to educate the public about the timber harvest.
Trail brochure update: The update is complete. Trails signs installation is an ongoing project.
Langhammer Trail Link: The Ashford Conservation Commission is anticipating the joining of the Ashford Link Trail with Langhammer Trail in the fall.
Trails/Maintenance: No news to report.
Donation plaques: Plaques have been installed on benches, picnic tables throughout the park.
Leash sign: A sign reminding visitors to FRP-DS to lease their dogs is waiting for installation.
Chairs donation: The 2 Adirondack chairs donated to FRP-DS are ready to be placed in the park.
2. Knowlton/ Talmadge
Recognition sign addition. The recognition sign is waiting for installation.
3. Peck’s Mill: Tabled
4. Other. None.
C. Town Development:PZC,IWWC, ZBA: tabled
D. Collaborative Organizations: Joshua’s Trust ,Willimantic River Alliance and Windham County Conservation Consortium: No reports.
E. There will be a walk for the LGV Walktober event on the Chenes Roches Preserve property located on Blair Road cosponsored by Joshua’s Trust and WCC.
F. Daley Award: There was discussion on awarding a Daley Award for 2016. The requirements for recognition were reviewed
Other: tabled
New Business
- Communications: None.
- Other: None
- Next Meeting: 8/17/2016.
Adjournment Meeting adjourned @ 8:55 pm on a motion by RS/MD
Minutes submitted by M. Schreiber, Recording Secretary
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