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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988_12_15 Conservation Advisory Commission Minutes C C tAA C;-4 Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory Commission Area Code 914 740 West Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, N. Y. 10543 MINUTES 381-6,133 DECEMBER 15, 1988 • A regular meeting of the Conservation Advisory Commission (CAC) was held on Thursday December 15, 1988, in Conference Room A of the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. The meeting commenced at 8:05PM. Members Present: Robert I. Komitor, Chairman Charles Bernstein Steven Goldstein Susan Amlicke, Emeritus Mary Anne Johnson, Emeritus Others Present: Robert Hohberg, Water Monitoring Consultant Cheryl Lewy, liaison, Village of Larchmont Gladys Sherak, Potential New Member Claudia Ng, Environmental Coordinator Barbara Cleary, Recording Secretary Members Excused: Jane Moss RECEIVED Michael Scheffler PFS Irma VolkPAN?j j/A1989 MAMobEPKccl0 Members Absent: James Santos N1NECK Administrative Matters Approval of Minutes - The minutes of November 17, 1988 were approved with corrections. Next meeting - The next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, January 19, 1989. CAC duties - Ms. Ng asked the members whether they received the form she sent requiring each member to select an area of interest which he would like to serve on. She will followup on those who have not yet returned their form. CAC Membership - Robert Komitor stated that Joan Heilman will not be joining the CAC as she has been appointed to another organization,the Village of Mamaroneck recycling Committee, and since she is overcommitted she does not have the time to do both. Mr. Komitor also stated that the CAC is still 1 CAC minutes - 12/15/88 in need of a member from the Village of Mamaroneck and requested members to think of anyone that would be an active participant for the CAC. Mr. Komitor said he will ask Caroline Silverstone, the Town Council Liaison, if she thinks June Ottinger might be interested in the position. He will also inquire as to whether a fourth Town of Mamaroneck resident could be place on the CAC, since Gladys Sherak has expressed interest in joining the Commission. Work Program - Ms. Ng instructed the CAC members to review the memorandum concerning the 1989 work program carefully, because whatever is stated in the proposed work program must be implemented. Mr. Goldstein made some minor changes in the work program. Environment Premium Conservation Area - Video Project - Mr. Komitor stated he did not yet have the opportunity to speak with LMC-TV in regard to taping a video. Mr. Scheffler will assist Mr. Komitor on this project which hopefully will serve to introduce area residents with the Premium Conservation Area, and instruct them in ways to use and enjoy it. Trapping - The current local laws have been investigated to some extent and the CAC felt that the 3 municipalities should be requested to ban all leghold traps for safety reasons. A memo regarding this issue will be referred to the Town Attorney for his review. Inventory of Streamside Properties - Ms. Ng said Caroline Silverstone supports the Streamside Manual Handbook idea. Ms. Silverstone also asked Ms. Ng to inform the CAC that she had recently read about a Suffolk County law which puts restrictions on building near streamsides and regulates what types of buildings can be constructed. Tree Preservation Law - Mr. Goldstein stated he recently needed the services of a tree company. Several of the companies which gave him estimates seemed to be unaware of the Town's Tree Preservation Law or simply disregarded it. Mr. Goldstein advocates that a letter be sent to all tree companies advising them of this law, so that they can not claim ignorance. He also feels the current system needs revamping because it is unnecessarily difficult to obtain a permit with the present system. Ms. Ng will obtain the addresses of all the area tree companies and an advisory letter will be sent out. Development Projects Residential Development for 746 Mamaroneck Avenue - Mr. Komitor informed the Commission that he has drafted a letter addressed to the Village of Mamaroneck Planning Board advising them that the CAC is aware of the proposed project and would like to be kept informed on all aspects of its development. Mary Anne Johnson interjected that the Emerson Project of 12 homes has come up again and she feels this should also be a concern to the CAC. The applicant now is saying that the old information submitted is not accurate. -2- CAC minutes - 12/15/88 Water Courses and Water Bodies Water Monitoring - East Creek - Robert Hohberg reviewed and passed out copies of the summary and conclusions of his East Creek finding to the Commission. He said his findings about the Nassau and Post Road were correct. The County did the dye tests which then required the Village of Larchmont Engineer to use a television system to locate the spots in need of repair. This led to the replacement of the broken sewer lines in that area. Mr. Komitor suggested making a presentation about this topic to the Village of Larchmont and Mr. Hohberg said he would be happy to oblige. Mr. Hohberg also said that he has finished working on the Guion Creek project. Mr. Hohberg noted that the County is not using the "fecal strep ratio" which supports his belief that this data is not conclusive in showing the difference between human and animal waste. Sheldrake Watershed Study - Revised Proposal - Ms. Ng asked the members for their comments and suggestions regarding the proposal written by Steve Tomecek. Mr. Goldstein related to the Commission his discussion with Mr. Tomecek. Mr. Tomecek feels that he could assist the CAC in doing most of the work ourselves. He said that much of the data is already available. Ms. Ng using the assistance of a consultant can do the spot checking and suggests hiring someone to coordinate it. Mr. Goldstein said that Mr. Tomecek gave him the impression that the project could be done for approximately $12,000. Ms. Ng said the Town was leaning to hiring Mr. Tomecek because he already knows the area well. His rate is $35 per hour. Mr. Goldstein recommended that a maximum cap on the consultant fee be included in the RFP. Solid Waste Disposal Recycling - Mandatory Considerations - Mr. Komitor asked the CAC members if the Commission should recommend to the Board that they support mandatory recycling. He would like to investigate and discuss this further at the next meeting. Ms. Ng reported that Mrs. Silverstone advocates any curbside pickup service which is provided should be mandatory. The Commission discussed many different types of methods to encourage recycling. These included supplying residents with multicolored cartons for separating their trash, into newspaper, glass, and cans. Mrs. Amlicke said that in Palo Alto this was method was used very successfully. Mrs. Amlicke said garbage cans can work just as well. Plastics - draft letter to County - At the last meeting, Jane Moss and Michael Scheffler agreed to draft a letter to the County advocating the banning of Plastics. Ms. Ng reported that they are currently they are investigating the topic more thoroughly and then will write the letter. Historic Preservation Jay Property - Mr. Komitor read a draft letter on behalf of the Commission addressed to County Executive O'Rourke. The letter supported a -3- CAC minutes - 12/15/88 'Suggestion which was written to the Editor of the Gannett Newspaper Chain and proposed using the property as a Marine Research Center as well as a historical museum. Communications to the Commission Use of Paper Bags for Curbside Newspaper - Ms. Ng read a draft of the memo she had written to Fred Kellogg, the Superintendent of Sanitation, which advocated the reinstatement of paper bags for holding newspaper for curbside pickup. This was in response to a letter that was written by a resident requesting it be implemented. Ms. Ng also read a letter replying to that resident. New or Other Business Ocean Litter - Mr. Goldstein reported siting hundreds of golf balls, many bearing the name of Quaker Ridge Golf Club, washing up from the Sound on Flagler Drive Beach. The DEC is investigating the incident but there is not much they can do. The Village of Mamaroneck may be able to issue a litter violation. Mr. Goldstein suggested writing to the golf clubs advising them that they will be held responsible for the proper disposal of golf balls. The letter will be drafted by Mr. Goldstein and the education committee. Elinor Fredston - Emeritus Status - Mr. Komitor and the Commission agreed to recommend Elinor Fredston for Emeritus Membership. Mr. Komitor will write a letter to Mayor Curnin, Supervisor Battalia and the Board requesting this status be given to Mrs. Fredston. Meeting Adjourned 10:40PM -4-