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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984_06_21 Conservation Advisory Commission Minutes corrected TOWN OF MAMARONECK CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 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, June 21, 1984, at the Weaver Street Firehouse. The meeting commenced at 8:05 P.M. Members present: Dr. C. Alan Mason, Chairman, CAC & WCC James Santos, CAC Susan Amlicke, CAC Archie Messinger, CAC Kathryn Clarke, WCC & CAC Mary Anne Johnson, Emeritus Also present: Cliff Emanuelson, Conservation Consultant Thomas Amlicke, Town Councilman James Anderson, Village of Larchmont Trustee Jay McMahon, MALFA Agnes Smith, Mamaroneck Village Resident Neil Schoenfeld, Scarsdale Audubon Eugenia Dimitriades, Larchmont Resident Elizabeth Imperato, Recording Secretary Administrative Matters: The minutes for the May 17, 1984 meeting were discussed and pending correction, were approved. The next meeting for the Conservation Advisory Commission and the Water Control Commission is scheduled for Thursday, July 19, 1984, at 8:00 P.M. , at the Weaver Street Firehouse. Environment: Mr. Emanuelson reported no changes in plans for the new leaf composting site. Mr. Elfreich, Town Engineer, is still working on the relief model. It was reported that Dan Shuster is drafting the policy statements for coastal zone management; the work of the committee is well underway. (2) • Cherry Lawn Parcel: Mr. Amlicke reported on the New Rochelle City Council presentation; the Town was well represented and all spoke as one. New Rochelle is fully aware of the problem at Cherry Lawn; the mayor of New Rochelle personally reassured the group that we would be notified of any developments at Cherry Lawn. We are on their advance notification list. Mr. Amlicke stated that the farmland is currently zoned for one family housing, 1/2 acre and the builders want to change to cluster housing,1/4 acre. With cluster housing, 75% open space would be available at Cherry Lawn and would permit Zenith Building Corp. to retain 100% of the water run off on their property. Mrs. Johnson stated it is important to rezone the remainder of Cherry Lawn; Dr. Mason feels a_ full E.I.S. on Cherry Lawn will be ordered. A further meeting with the Planning Commissioner of New Rochelle is possibly planned for early July. Water courses and water bodies: Mrs. Johnson discussed Mrs. Battalia's letter written to CORE regarding soil run off from construction of east branch of the Sheldrake at the intersection of Hutchinson Parkway & Mamaroneck Avenue. Dr. Mason will support Mrs. Battalia's letter, with permission of the CAC, giving specifics of the situation. Mr. Emanuelson presented major work projects scheduled for the summer intern apprenticeship program. Mr. Emanuelson reported signs are being painted on the Reservoir dam as requested by Mayor Curnin which state "Violators will be prosecuted". The Larchmont Reservoir Walk Book was presented to the Commission; donation will be $1.00. The proposed news release for the Walk Book was distributed and discussed by members. Mr. Anderson reiterated Mayor Cumin's request that she be notified of all projects at the Reservoir; corrected minutes of this commission will be S (3) forwarded to Mayor Curnin and Mayor Oppenheimer-... Mr. Emanuelson discussed the erection of the Wildlife fence on the long peninsula at the Sheldrake Reservoir. An estimate of $3,000 has been received which will be submitted to the Village of Larchmont and the Friends of the Reservoir for approval. Agnes Smith, Village of Mamaroneck resident, made a presentation with Neil Schoenfeld, Scarsdale Audubon, regarding the pollution of the Mamaroneck River in the heart of Village of Mamaroneck. Several samples were shown as evidence of the situation and after general discussion, Dr. Mason recommended that sterilized samples be taken and a program of documentation be arranged with the aid of Mr. Hohberg and the possibility of a continuous monitoring program be established. See attached copy from L.I.F.E. Center. Solid Waste Disposal: Mr. Messenger reported a sofa, armchair and TV/Radio/Phono console donated by CAC to the sanitation workers' lounge at the Town Yard have been delivered. The appearance and efficiency of operation of the recycling area have improved since Paul Newman was appointed superintendent at the yard. Ben Larkey, Recycling Coordinator for Westchester County, and Tom Kimmerley, Product Manager of General Engines Co. , have been invited to the July CAC meeting to explore the possibility of a free demonstration of a specially designed trailer manufactured by General Engines for curbside pickup of recyclable solid waste. Fred Kellogg has also been invited to the meeting. Delores Battalia and Miriam Curnin, as Board members of the Joint Sanitation Commission have each expressed enthusiasm for this proposal. Mr. Messenger has had discussions with Jim Staudt, attorney for the Joint Sanitation Commission, and with Mrs. Battalia regarding representation of (4) CAC's interests in negotiations with the County concerning the lease of the Maxwell Avenue dumping site as a solid waste transfer station, and has been given assurance that CAC will have an input in these negotiations, which are presently at an impasse over who is the lead agency having responsibility for deciding whether or not an environmental impact statement is required. Mr. Amlicke stated the Town will authorize an E.I.S. ; Mr. Amlicke will arrange a meeting with Mr. Davies to visit the site with members of the CAC, Tom Leddy, Fred Kellogg and Mrs. Battalia to discuss problems of space. Mrs. Amlicke suggested the Commission write a thank=you note to Larchmont Avenue Church for the aforementioned furniture; Dr. Mason will write letter on behalf of the CAC. Mr. Messenger further reported weekly newspaper pick-up has been averaging slightly above last year's rate for the first half year. Mr. Messenger will have data on glass recycling volumes and receipts for the- next meeting. Historic Preservation: A presentation was made by Jay McMahon who represents an avocational archeologists group concerned with the loss of cultural resources in Westchester. His group has been talking to conservation agencies and has offered his group's services for planning processes. Their expertise is in locating pre-historic, 18 & 19ti century Sites. Mr. McMahon discussed.registration'of historic places. Mrs. Johnson will contact Mr. McMahon regarding the overhanging rock in/adjacent to Pinebrook Park. Communications to Commission: Robert Arbib has been appointed to the C.A.C. by Mrs. Battalia. Air and Noise: Eugenia Dimitriades, Larchmont resident, addressed the commission on the air pollution from the North Chatsworth Avenue area; after general discussion, (5) Dr. Mason suggested documentation would be necessary in order to proceed with this problem. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned. Dated: June 21, 1984 60 Maple Hill Drive Larchmont, New York 10538 June 17th 1984 • Thomas R. Amlicke, Councilman 60 Maple Hill Drive Larchmont, New York 10338 Dear Councilman Amlicke: Since you are thr Town's liaison to the CAC, I am writing to you to • express my concern over the ability of recyclers to navigate the area planned for recycling if and when the County takes over the Maxwell Avenue Depot. Will people be -able to drive up to the bins of mixed glass, paper,etc. deposit their material, turn around and drive out without causing a traffic jam? At the moment, the area designated for recycling is already crowded with piles of construction material such as sand, etc, and parked vehicles. Obviously those items will have to be removed and stored elsewhere, but some sort of traffic pattern must be mapped out in advance and the area must re— main free of congestion in order to keep the flow of cars passing through smoothly. Furthermore, if we decide to expand our recycling programs by returning to curbside pickup of mixed paper and perhaps glass will there be room to store these extra materials? To date, the County only wants to use our site for 3 years. We certainly do not to jeapordize our successful program due to the inability of our recyclers to get in and out of the area as quickly as possible. No one will recycle if it becomes a burdensome experience! It is also important to note that if and when the County takes over, we do not }:ave any break in service during the transition. Recyclers must not be _ turned away and told to come back another day, because the bins are being moved, etc. Sincerely yours, Susan Amlicke P.S. Please consult the CAC's February 16, 1984 minutes and Dr. Alan Mason's March 29, 1984, memorandum for other concerns, _ - ilk L.LF.E. CENTER T Central School, Palmer Ave. jt',1/' Centra nt, • • • • 16=1,7! ;.48.Y. 834-4261 Local Involvement for Environment June 6, 1984 Dear Mayor Oppenheimer: We have received the following information in regard to pollution of the waters of Mamaroneck and consequently Long Island Sound. Camotone Film Processing', Halstead Ave. One block north of Mamaroneck Ave. Night crew is dumping the chemicals into the river which runs by the plant. Dumping is going on at different hours of night. Complaints were made on differtent times by people living downstream, to the Mamaroneck Village Police Department. There was no response. The people who complained, lived in the small apartment house near Miltons Sporting Goods. The complaints were due to the strong fumes given off by the chemicals. The family has recently moved due to the unpleasant and unhealthy odors. Frank Nask septic cleaner (Concord and Fayette Ave.) has a trap in his garage 'and is dumping raw sewage into the trap discharging into the Sheldrake River. This was observed on a Sunday afternoon. Staropoli Truck Repair, Northrup Avenue, has a steam cleaning machine for cleaning grease and oil off parts. It is used in the street. The grease and oil then run off into the Sheldrake River. He is across the street from the bottle recycling station. The state wanted the Village of Mamaroneck and a number of businesses by the river to install oil separators in their - sewer traps system. This was about four years ago. Oil now goes into the traps and then into the sewer which runs directly into the river without being separated. Elgene Chemicals Inc, 327 Northrup Ave. has from time to time dumped waste into the river. It has also been brought to our attention that once in awhile people that work in the sewerage recycling plants are disposing raw untreated sewerage at night into the Sound. Rather than watch the machinery at night, the sewerage has been dumped untreated. Alison Beall, naturalist at Marshlands Conservancy has reported that many residents of Hen Island have been complaining of the oil around the island. Recently photos have been taken by Agnes Smith who lives at 131 Spruce St. showing evidence of pollutants coming into the Mamaroneck river. She also has taken water samples. Her phone is 698-2959. Sincerely yours, Elizabeth Stern c/c J. Fraoli