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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991_09_19 Conservation Advisory Commission Minutes APPROVED C C R Town of Mamaroneck vation Aao 1991 17: 740 West Boston Post Road , PATRICIA A.DiCI0CC10 Mamaroneck, N.Y. 10543 \.` TOWN CLERK 914-381-6133 MAMARONECK MINUTES N.Y. SEPTEMBER 19, 1991 A regular meeting of the Conservation Advisory Commission (CAC) was held on Thursday, September 19, 1991, in Conference Room A of the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. The meeting commenced at 8:15 P.M. Members Present: Louise Perez, Chairperson Charles Bernstein Susan Cavalieri Sandy Feldman Martha Gershun Edward Hindin Mary Landrigan Michael Scheffler Others Present: Robert Hohberg, Water Monitoring Consultant Mary Anne Johnson, Emeritus Claudia Ng, Environmental Coordinator Kathy O'Flinn, Town Board liaison Gene Tashoff, Larchmont Gardens Association Kate Weingarten, Mamaroneck Village Trustee ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Introduction of New Member - Councilwoman O'Flinn introduced Mary Landrigan, the new CAC member from the Village of Mamaroneck. Ms. Landrigan works for the Westchester County Health Department. Minutes - The minutes of July 9, 1991, were approved without changes. DGEIS - Currently scoping is being done for a supplement to the Town's Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement for the golf course properties. Ms. Ng was asked to check for acknowledgements of receipt for CAC's and Mary Anne Johnson's comments. Next Meeting - The next meeting was set for October 10, 1991. DISPOSITION OF TOWN LANDS The CAC discussed the Town Board's consideration of selling Town property off of Locust Ridge Road, near the New Rochelle boundary, for residential development. Several members have visited the site, which could accomodate CAC Minutes September 19, 1991 Page 2 up to two residential lots. However because of its proximity to the Leatherstocking Trail, the steep slopes and adjacent flooding problems in Bonnie Way, the CAC recommended that none of the area be sold for development. Instead, they recommended that this property he included as part of the Leatherstocking Trail and preserved in perpetuity. Ms. Ng was directed to send a memo stating such to the Town Board. CONSULTANT/LIAISON REPORTS Water Monitoring - Mr. Hohberg distributed copies of a newspaper article, dated August 30, on the high coliform counts recently found in East Creek and another article, dated September 10, featuring his overall water monitoring work for the Town. Mr. Hohberg explained that he was getting coliform counts of 16,000 at the Boston Post Road outfall of the East Creek. Even after a rain, it usually does not exceed 10,000. It was much cleaner where it emptied into the Hommocks Marsh. Mr. Hohberg stated that it could be from a bypass, the Thompson Place main pump, or from drainage from Boston Post Road. Ms. Landrigan told the Commission that the County is now looking for a point source. The County dye-tests the sanitary sewer lines starting near the area of highest concentration and radiating outward until the leak, if any, is found. Mr. Tashoff suggested that the CAC schedule a field trip with Mr. Hohberg to better understand his work. With regard to funding, Mr. Hohberg reported that he could reduce his budget by $2,000 by obtaining some supplies through Mamaroneck High School, where he teaches. He further explained that he takes out two chemistry classes throughout the school year to do qualitative testing. Currently, he has several students working independently on the Sheldrake River below Gardens Lake. He will be able to review the data soon. Most likely he will continue down the Sheldrake next year. In addition, Mr. Hohberg announced that he will be presenting his water monitoring program to the American Legion this Friday. 1992 BUDGET Councilwoman O'Flinn explained that due to loss of many outside funding, the Town must trim its budget. Members were sent a copy of the budget computer forms and Ms. Ng proceeded to run through the line items with the Commission. For the 1992 budget year, the CAC felt that restoration of the Premium boardwalk was an priority project and directed Ms. Ng to get extimates on hardware and lumber costs for inclusion in next year's budget. An additional $4,000-$6,000 would be needed for printing of the pamphlet on environmental tips for landscaping and maintenance. The taskforce explained that the fall article for the Town newsletter has been completed and they have plans for three more to be done quarterly, thereby finishing by next fall. It is possible that the editing and layout could be done for the remainder of the year with the printing to wait until the following year. p CAC Minutes September 19, 1991 Page 3 111) With regard to the "Children's Guide to the Conservation Areas," Mrs. Perez reported that Martha Kaufman felt that the Bonnie Briar Country Club issue should take precedence and that it may be better to wait on the guide and concentrate CAC efforts on this more urgent problem. the CAC proposed hiring a consultant using the CAC' s budget to explore cost of acquiring Bonnie Briar as a public club. It would entail in depth studies of other existing public clubs. It was noted that a coalition of neighborhood associations my be planning this already. Councilwoman O'Flinn asked the Commission to submit a written proposal stating what the CAC would like to specifically investigate and how much it will cost. Martha Gershun, Sandy Feldman and Ed Hindin volunteered to investigate the idea. Discussion to be continued at next meeting. For now the CAC will leave the consultant budget line at $4,000. Ms. Ng explained that the $2,000 in the operating supplies budget was meant for the "Stormwater Sewer Stenciling Project. " She said that she was unable to start the project so far this year, but could try to expend the money this year and hold over for implementation next year. The Commission agreed to keep the same budget for water monitoring consultant services for next year. ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR REPORTS Waterfront Environmental Fair - Ms. Ng requested CAC members to help man the CAC booth that she will put together for the Fair being held at Harbor Island this Saturday. Michael Scheffler, Sandy Feldman, and Louise Perez volunteered to come and watch the booth part of the time. NEW OR OTHER BUSINESS Larchmont Centennial Parade - The CAC is on the list to march in the parade being held this Saturday starting at noon. There will be placards available for the Commission. Seven members agreed to march. Mrs. Feldman will call the organizer of the parade to follow up. Meeting adjourned.