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TOWN OF MAMARONECK CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMIS
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AND WATER CONTROL COMMISSION JOINT MEETING
A regular meeting of the Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory
Commission and the Water Control Commission was held on Thursday, July 17,
1986, at the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road. The meeting commenced
at 8:05 P.M. 11672044
Members present: Robert Komitor, Chairman, CAC
Dr. C. Alan Mason, Chairman, WCC
Orlando Ciraco
Robert Funicello
Mary Anne Johnson, Emeritus
Elinor Fredston
Charles Bernstein
Also present: Clifford Emanuelson
P. Thomas Leddy
Stephen Altieri
Caroline Silverstone
Robert Hohberg
Delores Battalia
Wallace Irwin
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Administrative Matters:
The minutes for the June meeting were discussed and approved for
distribution. There is no meeting scheduled for August; the next scheduled
meeting is Thursday , September 18, 1986, at 8:00 P.M. , at the Town Center
Conference Room A.
Mrs. Johnson announced that the Premium Event Program will be held on
October 19, 1986; more details will follow.
Environment:
The new wetlands law passed in the Coastal Zone Management Program was
discussed. A copy of the law is necessary for distribution.
Pollution Control Officer: a general discussion of the topic changed
the title to Code Enforcement Officer. Mr. Altieri stated that the procedure
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would be submitted to Attorney Silverberg for his input. The CAC will
4110 review this and refer it to the Town Board for approval. Copies will also
be sent to the two Villages for their approval.
Development Projects:
Emerson--New Rochelle: This is considered a Type I Action. Mr. Altieri
has requested the D.E.I.S. and Site Plan and informed Louis Leaf of New Rochelle
that no connections to Town drainage system be installed until approved by
the Town.
A general discussion followed regarding the existing pipe for water
supply and fire service.
Individual lot owners have called regarding tree removals. Plans will
need to be submitted to the Tree Commission. A general discussion of enforce-
ment procedures followed.
Water Courses and Water Bodies:
Mamaroneck River: Mr. Hohberg reported that his work on the section
between Columbus Park and Gardens Lake was progressing well.
Mr. Funicello stated that the sub-committee on Pollution Control and
Enforcement will be meeting in August. He has obtained the services of a
first year law student to assist with the planning.
Solid Waste Disposal:
Town Supervisor Battalia reviewed the recycling situation for the. Joint
Sanitation Commission. The Conservation Department will operate the recycling
programs under the supervision of Mr. Leddy. The amount of $2,000.00 has
been approved to hire an overseer for the Town Yard on Saturdays. Communi-
cations are to be submitted through Mr. Leddy to Mr. Altieri to the Joint •
Sanitation Commission. At this time, there are many problems regarding
sanitation. There are meetings scheduled with county and municipal officials;
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they hope to work out a uniformed approach to work with private carters.
The Village of Mamaroneck has a pending law to bag all leaves and
abandon leaf composting.
Communications to Commission:
Wildlife Resources Study: Attached is a letter from Sam Wear,
Environmental Planner, and a list of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians
that are common to southeastern New York. Mr. Komitor would like each
Commission member to check over the list and check off those seen in our
area in recent years.
A special zoning permit has been requested on the former Town Traffic
Court House for use as a nursery school facility. The main concern of the
Commission is traffic in the area.
New or Other Business:
g The Annual Report for 1985 has been printed and will be sent out to all
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members and the listed officials and agencies.
The 1987/88 New York State Community Assistance Funding Application was
reviewed and approved to be sent to the County and State.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
Dated: July 17, 1986