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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979_11_29 Conservation Advisory Commission Minutes Uncorrected MINUTES OF TOWN OF MAMARO ECK CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MET,TING A regular meeting of the Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory Commission was held on November 29, 1979, at the Weaver Street Firehouse . The meeting was ,. lied to order at 7 :35 p.m. Members present: Tom Alicke, Chairman Robert Mildred Warnecke Jim Gunsalus Orlando Ciraco Vivienne Brauman Elinor Fredston Eileen Mason, Secretary Also present: Tom Leddy, Town Conservationist Cliff Emanuelson, Conservation fCConsultant r antr Co. Carol Berry, L. I .F.E. Stephen M. Tomecek - Recycling Coordinator Fred Kellogg - Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Commission Minutes The minutes of the meeting held November 1, 1979, were reviewed, cor- rotted and approved for distribution. Expansion of Recyclin1Program The Chairman introduced Stephen Tomacek, Recycling Coordinator for Westchester County, to the Commission members and welcomed him and Mr. Kellogg to the meeting. The Chairman explained to the Commtssion that he feels that a service such as that provided by 'Resource Recovery System, Inc. ` has a place in plans for the expansion of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Commission' s Recycling Programs. Mr. Emanuelson has visited the Resource Recovery System's plant in Branford, Conn. , and explained that while the company accepted mixed metal and glass, its main business is glassy recovery, the metal is delivered elsewhere. Price per ton is $ 6/for the material delivered W to the Branford plant. P. Recyclinr�� program (continued ) Mr. Kellogg pointed out that the cost of trucking the material from here to there would cost about the same as it presently costs to truck material to Piermont. However, the price we ;;et for our pre-sorted "clean" glass is approximately 00 per ton and after all costs are deducted the joint community program nots approximately ft3 ner ton. The discussion which followed concerned the following; 1. How will mixed metal and glass curbside pick-ups be handled? 2. If it is to be a combination of the grabage trucks currently in use combined with a trailer a) where can suitable trailers be found, and b) is there any kind of matching funds available . (Mie. Tomecek says that there is and produced information sheets and application forms for Mr. Kellogg to use.) 3. What kind of maintenance system will be necessary and the cost. J.. Cost of transportation 5. Problems relating to curbside vandalism before the pick-up occurs. Following this discussion it was agreed that 1. Glass curbside pick-up and recovery has problems relating to breakage, remaining metal rings on bottle necks, and sorting for color. 2. The Commission needed to know how much could be realized if only mixed metalds were collected at curbside. 3. Efforts should be made to locate metal processors that have magnetic separators and where they are located - Mr. Emanuelson will research this - and 4 . Resource-Recovery Systems should be approached for a price per ton for mixed metal recycling. Mr. Tomecek will discuss these points with Peter Karter (Resource 44 Recovery Systems, Inc. ) . The Joint Garbage Commission also needs information on procedures 'Recycling Program (continued ) 3. for hauling; also trailer availability. Mr. Tomacek will make the necessary preliminary calls and will call either Mr. Kellogg or Mr. Amlicke on Friday, November 30. Following his call Mr. Kellogg and Mr. Amlicke will meet to discuss the information received. The Chairman/ reported that there wilesle=a-PUb c hearing on State �,, • New York City. policies on iem" 11 at 1p a.m. at 270 Broadway, Mr. Tomacek will attend the meeting. Appointment of New CAC Members The vacancy which will occur when Mr. Amlicke takes his position on the Town Council leaves two positions for which appoiftnents were made, Mrs. Fredston proposed that Susan Amlicke be approached to fill the vacancy in the representation for the unincorporated area of the Town of Mamaroneck. Mr. Gunsalus seconded this motion which was carried unanimously. Mr. Gunsalus will ask Mrs. Amlicke to serve. Mr. Amlicke recommended Mr. Barrett as his successor to serve as Chairman. Mr. Ciraco made the motion that Mr. Barrett be appointed Chairman of the Commission, Mrs. Johnson seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Mr. Barrett agreed to serve in that capacity. The names of Mrs. Amlicke and Mr. Barrett as Chairman will be sub- mitted to the Town Council for approval. -Whereever possible Water Control Commission matters will be discussed within the regular meetings of the CAC. For this reason Mr. Barrett would like Mr. Jacques Dubouchet, the only member of the WCC who is not also a member of the CAC, to be invited to all the CAC meetings starting with the meeting in January. Annual Report Nta()Low- !#- Mr. Duke Schirmer,AMam'k High School English teacher, has been approached to edit and arrange for publication of the CAC 's 1979 Annual Report. He will discuss this further with Mr. Amlicke . The Chairman reminded the 4. Annual Report (continued ) Commission that a copy of the Annual Report should be given to the Town Council before its publication. Revisions and updating are required for 1. Recycling programs- Mr. Amlicke will prepare this 2. Terms of office for some of the CAC members are due to expire (Letters requesting extensions of those terms will be prepared ) The Chairman urged the commission members to prepare their information as soon as possible and submit their reports to Mr. Schirmer . Budget 1980/81 The next Town Budget hearing will be on December 5. I1r. Emanuelson, Mr. Barrett and Mr. Amlicke will be present. Community ssistance Program The quarterly reports and vouchers have been mailed. ,The Chairman considered it advisable to notify the DEC of the cuts to the local budget to date - namely the hydrologist and engineer in connection with the Premium Marsh proposed studies. Mr. Emanuelson will draft this letter for Mr. Amlicke' s signature. Parks, Cemeteries and Conservation Areas Larchmont Reservoir - Mr. Leddy has not yet had the opportunity to erect the new sign welcoming visitors to the conservation area. Mr. Amlicke attended the meeting of the Village of Larchmont Trustees held on November 26 and reported that he proposed to the Trustees that the total reservoir property be given over to a land trust . He received the impression that the Village Trustees are seeking somekind of re- muneration in exchange for the property and are not averse to selling it to a trust. In order to make a reasonable offer for the property the Commission felt that it will be necessary to : a) have the property appraised, b) create a tax-exempt status DAILY TIMES - NOVEMBER15, 1979 Reservoir . "/%otipons y probed A Friends of the Reservoir" commit- tee was 'officially formed Wednesday evening at a meeting sponsored LIFE (Local Involvement For. the _Environ- ment)Center. :<.. A group of 32 interested friends at- tended the meeting at a private home. Those who participated in the discussion. said they felt that every effort should be made to preserve the Larchmont Reser- voir's present undeveloped state. Larchmont Village would like to sell the reservoir property because of heavy taxes it pays yearly to the City of New Rochelle and the Town of Mamaroneck. .The reservoir is located in those two municipalities. Both the county and state have re- jected proposals to purchase the undevel- oped acreage for use a public park. A committee of seven was formed toJ nvestigate alternative purchase arrange- `-` /':(.w^`:-rr E- ments. The committee includes four Larchmonters, two town residents and one New Rochelle resident. , They are:James G.Johnson, on attor- ney who lives in Larchmont; Anne Mang- one, an attorney who lives in Larchmont; Elizabeth Lehman, a teacher, who lives in Larchmont; Robert C. Barrett an attorney who lives in Larchmont; Dr. Alan. Mason, a dentist who lives and practices in the unincoporated area and a member of the Sheldrake flood-control group; Thomas R. Amlicke, newly elect- ed town councilman'and an attorney, who lives in to unincorporated area and Phyllis Schwartz professional consultant in fund-raising and public relations, who `Ives in New Rochelle. `.i;f4? 0 • Parks, Cemeteries, etc. (continued ) 5. Larchmont Reservoir (continued) c ) prepare a fundraising campaign, and d) a maintenance program. on Monday, December 3, Mr. Barrett reports that there will be a meeting/of the committee formed at the meeting at Mrs. Berry' s house in November (see attached newspaper clipping) . The F.C.W.C . has declared itself wholeheartedly prepared to support the efforts made to preserve the reservoir in its present state. Mrs. Lehman is looking into Federal Flood Control Program funding which could be applied in this situation. Mr. Hohberg will present his limnological report on. the waters of the Larchmont Reservoir lakes at the next meeting. Hommocks Marsh - Mr. Joseph Blum telephoned Mr. Amlicke to enquire why it will be another year before the field behind Hommocks School will be available for recreation. , Mr. Leddy reported that there had been difficulty with the first con- tractor and by the time a new contractor had been secured, wet weather he had affected the surface of the field and/was unable to finish the grading this year. • The Commission! : - - _ - - • : - ._ __ - ' ' ed--witir-the field. Itar---1-C-e7r7)WW7Eadd been with the dredging operation and the placing of the dredge spoil. This portion of the work has been completed and the conservation area is not affected by the progress of the grading operation. Dean Place - Mr. Ciraco and Mr. teddy will visit the area to see what efforts have been made by the residents to stop the encroachment and dumping of leaves since receiving the letter from the CAC last May. Premium marsh - The oil seepage reported on the ;-;olf property on Premium Point has been located and the leak sealed. Efforts by the CAC to assist in connection with "Tony's Nursery" on the Post :load came to a halt this summer because of pending litigation 6. Premium Marsh (continued ) with the Village of Lar3hmont. where The Commission decided that the area/it could be of use would be in establishing the status of the permit needed from the DEC by Mr. Rodriguez. The permit is required before he can construct a retaining wall at the rear of his property which is part of the Premium Marsh. At the present time the concrete chunks which he plans to use in the construction of the wall are piled in one spot which is now placing an unequal pressure on the marsh and having an adverse effect . Mr. Emanu- elson stated that in his opinion the construction of the wall would stabilize the area at that point. It would be beneficial since the marsh has in prior yeras been the victim of unplanned construction which is now a permanent feature and stress factor for the marsh. In order to help with the permit Mr. Leddy and Mr. Gunsalus will meet c'^ with Mr. Rodriguez and report at the next meeting. During this past summer, Mrs. Phyllis Wittner of the Pryer Manor Association has been very busy b s with the situation in the Marsh and has established contact with the City of New Rochelle. It is the opinion of the members of the CAC that the Premium Marsh recuires extensive studies for which funding has to be found. Requests for funding for the Premium Marsh studies should be part of the 1981/82 budget requests. The Commission would like to meet with the Pryer Manor Association in order to assist the members in their efforts on behalf of the Marsh. Solid Waste Management and Recycling Recycling - Mrs. Brauman brought the attention of the Commission to the determined effort that the Village of Mamaroneck is making to en- courage its residents to participate in the new recycling program. She reported that a corp of block leaders has been organised to odu- cate and encourage residents to save their newspapers and to take their Recycling (continued) • 7. glass to the new glass recycling center ctif Fennimore Avenue. They are distributing flyers on recycling throughc the community. Littdr Ordinances - Mr. Amlicke feels that a litter ordinance review should be made and Mrs. Kama Welty will be asked to come amd tell the Commission about the changes she helped effect in Larchmont Village . Recycling Tax Savings - Mr. Emanuelson reports that Larchmont Federal Savings and Loan Associaition is willing to mail out the statements produced by the Joint Garbage Commission along with their mortiage statements to its clients. Mr. Emanuelson needs all the latest information by January 4, 1980. Paper - It was proposed by the Commission that a press release be given out by Mr. Kellogg when the community goal of 100,000 has been reached. Mrs. Brauman will speak to Mr. Kellogg. Energy Mr. Barrett reported that there is much material available on solar building codes but that much of it refers to planning for future building sites and planning before construction. Environmental Legislation - tabled. Mr. Amlicke presented copies of two publications by Cornell Uni- versity Research Department for Mr. Barrett and Mr. DeSalvo. One is entitled, " Evaluation Environmental Impact - Where to Find Assistance" and '"Your Responsibilities Under SEQR - A Local Guide ." Wetlands and Watercourses Mrs. Fredston reported that she attended the Village of Mamaroneck meeting with the New England Dredging Commission with respect to the dredging of Mamaroneck Harbor and the possible construction of a "new" island. In spite of the need, she reported, there are many considerations that must be taken into account and evaluated properly. She reported that she, Mrs . Johnson, Mr. Robert White and Mr. Emanu- elson made a tour of Premium Marsh with George Raymond of Raymond, 8. Wetlands and Watercourses (continued ) Parish, Pine & Weiner, Inc. to show him the areas of concern to the CAC. A draft of the letter detailing those concerns which is to he sent to Raymond, Parish, Pine and Weiner, Inc. is attached. Zoning and Planning Mr. Gunsalus reported that the letter detailing CAC concerns respecting the development of a "Mini-Mall" on Palmer Avenue in the Village of Larchmont was mailed out to the Village . He also reported tha the work has gone ahead and the gas statioiz has been razed. Land Use Planning and Acquisition Mrs. Warnecke reported that the sale of land by the Rye Neck School Board will not proceed. Taylor 's Lane - Ginsberg Property, proposed office building site.. Revision of the plans is still expected. A Long Island company will make a study loading to an Environmental Impact Statement. Magid Property - Mrs. Millstein is supposed to have purdweed the '" " property on November 29, 1979. It has been rumored, says Mrs. Warnecke, that Mrs. Millstein is proposing to give over a portion of the property as a conservation area and that she intends to fill the manmade pond on the property. Cluster Housing - Mrs. Warnecke has been researching local zoning laws for cluster housing and property size. At the present time the parcel size must be 10 acres. She expressed concern about Local Law No.7 which seems to allow for a change in parcel size requirements. This concern arises with respect to the property on Rushmore Avenue between the two boat yards which is approximately 7 acres and has been suggested as a possible site for cluster housing. Mr. Barrett raised the possibility of researching Village records to see if there is on file either an environmental impact statement or a negative declaration made respecting the Rushmore Avenue parcel. Mrs. Warnecke will contact the Clerk of the Zoning and Planning Board of the Rushmore Avenue (continued) 9. Village of Mamaroneck to see what has been done. Another positive step would be for the CAC to send a letter to the Zoning and Planning Boards requesting that the procedure be followed. Miscellaneous 1. Mr. Hohberg will present his report of the NYS Association of Conservation Commissions meeting at Grossingers in October. 2. Laurel Phillips - Mr. Leddy has spoken with her and the trees will be replaced. He also said that she seemed satisfied. 3. Mr. Amlicke would like Commission .. ::gibers toqrovided t salue-s with copies of the Town's noise abatement ordinances before the next meeting. 4. N.Y.S.Ass. of Conservation Commissions requires payment of the $50 fee and needs the names, positions held, addresses and telephone numbers of this Commission's members. This information should be given in January 1980 after the change in membership is effected. 5. The next meeting will be Thursday, January 24, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. At the close of the meeting Mr. Barrett made a motion that the Com- mission members would like to' commend and thank the outgoing Chairman, Tom Amlicke. The following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Thomas R. Amlicke has been a member of the Conservation Advisory Commission ("CACt') and the earlier Conservation Committee since October. 1970 and has been Chairman of the CAC since April 1971; and WHEREAS, Mr. Amlicke has in those capacities devoted his time and judgment unfailingly to the betterment of the Town of Mamaroneck and its conservation areas, its recycling project, and its general environmental quality; and WHEREAS, Mr. Amlicke has recently been elected to serve on the Town Council and will therefore shortly resign from the CAC; and 10. + WHEREAS Mr. Amlicke 's fellow members of the CAC wish in a fitting way to acknowledge and express their thanks for Mr. Amlicke' s dedicated and effective service to the Town and the Conservation Advisory Commis- • sion over the years; now THEREFORE be it resolved that the Conservation Advisory Commission and its members unanimously do hereby congratulate Mr. Amlicke on his election to the Town Council, do commend him for his excellent past efforts for the Town, do enthusiastically offer him their most heartfelt best wishes for a long and successful tenure on the Town Council and do express their deep appreciation to him as one of the Town's most dedi- cated citizens. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned. 0 Dated : November 29, 1979 I