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TOWN 0;,' MAMARONECK CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMISSION nnr'n
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, April 26, 1984, at the '6/-,s
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Weaver Street Firehouse. The meeting commenced at 8:05 P.M.
Members present: Dr. C. Alan Mason, Chairman, CAC & WCC
Elinor Fredston, CAC & WCC
Robert Hohberg, CAC & WCC
Mary Anne Johnson, Emeritus
James Santos, CAC
Archie Messenger, CAC
Jacques DuBouchet, WCC
Susan Amlicke, CAC
Kathryn Clarke, CAC
Also present: Clifford Emanuelson, Conservation Consultant
Tom Leddy, Beautification Director
Thomas Amlicke, Town Councilman
Elizabeth Imperato, Recording Secretary
Administrative Matters:
The minutes for the March 22, 1984 meeting were discussed and approved.
The next meeting for the Conservation Advisory Commission and the Water
Control Commission is scheduled for Thursday, May 17, 1984, at 8:00 P.M.
Environment:
In discussing the new leaf composting area, Mr. Leddy suggested that
the Town retain_the two good trailers to haul out leaves. A motion was made
by Mrs. Amlicke and seconded by Mr. Messenger that the Commission will support
Mr. Leddy's concern that the two good trailers be kept for leaf composting
purposes.
Concerning the Garfield Project, Dr. Mason reported the linen has been
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Mr. Chuck Elfreich, Town Engineer, presented the topo map and
uncompleted scale model of the proposed composting site on Old White Plains
Road. A general discussion was held on preparation of the area and its use in 2
levels using a mobil crane for transferring materials. Mr. Amlicke stated
that there was possibly some State funds available for site preparation.
Mr. Elfreich will continue working on the scale model and the E.I.S; he
suggested that the Commission request that it be the lead agency.
In conclusion, Mr. Emanuelson stated that this site would be a permanent
leaf composting site and pointed out the possibility of use of a mobile
crane for maintenance of siltation basins.
Annual Report Presentation:
Dr. Mason reported the Annual Report was presented to the Town Council
and it was well received. Distribution of the report was made to all persons
on the Commission's mailing list.
Water courses and water bodies:
Mr. Hohberg and his Chemistry students have gone through one cycle of
sampling stations and have returned to the upper lake of the Larchmont Reservoir.
Stations covered include: Sheldrake River, Garden Lake, Columbus Park,
Mamaroneck Harbor, Harbor Island, East Creek, Red Bridge and Manor Park.
The formal report on the Upstream Analysis of the Pinebrook River 13 in the
process of final preparation. Pending completion of graphs, the completed
report will be presented.
The Summer Conservation Apprenticeship Program (July 2 - August 10) was
approved by the Commission. A list of potential candidates for the program
was presented by Mr. Emanuelson and was approved by Commission members.
Regarding changes in the Upper Sheldrake, a discussion was held concerning
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need for a retention of stream flow and not providing for quick run-off.
It was suggested that a letter be sent to Mr. N.R. Heller, Commissioner of
Development for New Rochelle regarding the need for stream flow retention.
Dr. Mason will sena letter, with copies to the Soil and Water Board.
Mrs. Fredston stated she received Town and Village of Larchmont Fresh-
water Wetlands Regulations and is reviewing same.
The Commission adjourned to attend the Coastal Zone Management public
hearing being held simultaneously concerning the preliminary C.Z.M. inventory
for the Town and Village of Iarchmont.
The C.A.C. meeting resumed with a general discussion of C.Z.M. inventory;
copies of the inventory will be sent to Mr. DuBouchet, supplied by Dr. Mason.
Mrs. Johnson reported that oil is still appearing at the Premium. She
called Russ Keller to see what has been done about the replacement of the leaky
tank at the New Rochelle Housing Authority Apartments; he will call back.
Premium storm drainage: a lot of rocks at the base of the bridge supports have
lir come loose; Nee Rochelle sho id be informed for repairs. There have been
complaints of rock and debris in the water from local fishermen. Perhaps a
clean up by boat is in order? "Clear Lakes program: to get financial help from
the State to help get rid of algae, lakes must be listed with the County Health
Department. The Friends of the Reservoir had already put both upper and lower
Reservoir on list. Mr. Elfreich has put Gardens Lake (Duck Pond) on and is
calling New Rochelle about putting Beechmont Lake on. Mrs. Johnson cited
Section #665 of the Fresh Water Wetlands Law (from Susan Gallion):could be used
as a model for municipalities wanting to designate local wetlands that do not
meet State 12 acre requirements. These can be any size. The Town might consider
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what small wetlands it might want to give additional protection to: i.e, those
on Leatherstocking Trail, 2 or 3 or any others around Bonnie Briar, at Reservoir,
at Winged Foot. Mrs. Johnson reported that the Wednesday morning walk (April 25th)
in Sheldrake led by Liz Stern was billed as the 20th Anniversary of the beginning
of Sheldrake Trails. Regarding Cherry Lawn, Mrs. Johnson has called the Soil and
Water Board. Laura Tessier has called John Heller in New Rochelle Planning
Department pursuant to New Rochelle's memorandum of agreement with the Board.
He will keep the Soil and Water Board informed.
Solid Waste Disposal:
Mrs. Amlicke and Mr. Messenger reported that they attended the April 12th
League of Women Voters forum on the subject of a proposed lease of the Maxwell
Avenue Town Yard to the County for use as a solid waste collection transfer
station. They expressed the concern of the C.A.C. to the panelists (which
included Supervisor Battalia, Larchmont Mayor Curnin and the County Director
of Sanitation) that any arrangement with the County provide contractual
assurances that our existing recycling programs shall be permitted to continue
without interruption at the site.
A general discussion regarding glass recycling was held; there was a large drop
in volume and revenues in the last two years. Mr. Messenger will follow through
with Jeint Sanitation Commissioner/Treasurer Mr. DeLuca on records maintained on
weights of shipments and corresponding invoices.
Communications:
Mr. Hohberg!s request for approval for his summer consultant project was
expanded to include the Larchmont Harbor.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
Dated: April 26, 1984