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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF MA.MA.RONECK
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
A regular meeting of the Town of. Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory
Commission was held Thursday, Januarv '27, 1977, at the Weaver Street
Firehouse.
CALLED TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mr. Amlicke
Mr. DeSalvo
Mr. Hohberg
Mrs. Fredston
Mr. Gunsalus
Mr. Ciraco
Mrs. Munzer, Emeritus
Also Present: Mrs. Brauman, Garden Club
Mr. Leddy, Town Conservationist
Mr. Emanuelson, Conservation Consultant
Mrs. Amlicke, L.I.F.E. Center
Mrs. Hartford, L.I.F.E. Center
MINUTES
1. Annual Report
The report was only discussed briefly and each member was
to review his section and comment on the general report.
An editor will be hired to edit the material and prepare
it for the printer. _
2. Conservation Advisory Commission Membership
Mrs. Edith Silberstein has resigned from the Commission
�..- as she has taken a new position with greater responsibility and
would not be able to continue with the C.A.C. Mr. Amlicke asked
the recommendations be submitted to him as soon as possible.
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3. Solid Waste Management and Recycling
0 A) Mrs. Amlicke and Mrs. Hartford repr^senting L.I.F.E.
presented the results to date regarding the weekly paper pickups
as per Mr. Kellogg's memorandum of January 24, 1977. As of
January 20, 111.6 tons were collected; a three week savings of
$5,022. All is going well.
Mrs. Hartford has met with Mr. Vandernoot regarding apartment
participation. A cooperative survey of apartments is being done
by Paul Del Guercio for his Eagle Scout Project to see how paper
is being handled in apartments, and what can be done to improve
participation in paper recycling.
B) Mr. Emanuelson reported that the Poster Meter Ad plate
has been ordered and will be put into use as soon as it is delivered
by Pitney Bowes.
`r•, C) A general Recycling Log was discussed as a possible
school art contest. Tabled for discussion.
D) Recycling notice stating progress to date was recommended
for the April 1 tax bill mailing. Mr. Emanuelson will mail out
a suggested notice for consideration at February C.A.C. meeting.
Notice and help for stuffing must be ready by March 15.
E) Accomodation Awards were discussed. Tabled for consideration
as a fall project.
F) Glass - Mrs. Hartford introduced the possibility of
changing our glass recycling procedure. Having_ our own bins .and
not renting the metal bins could double the income. Mrs. Vivian
Brauman will check further on the possibilities of changing the
paw process and submit her findings.
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G) Bolander's Letter - Replys will be by letters from Mr.
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Irwin and Mr. Amlicke, Chairman of C.A.C. , letters directly
through Mayors and Supervisor.
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4. Environmental Quality Review Act - SEQR
April 1, 1977 - Local Regulations are to be filed by the
local government.
According to DEC the role of C.A.C. as to above is- strictly
advisory. Copies of the sample regulations will be supplied to
the Commission members for their review to see if they can recommend
suggestions for improvements, etc.
We must contact the legal dept. of the Town and tell them
Mr. DeSalvo will meet with them regarding the Commissions suggestions
on Local Regulation to become effective 6/1/77.
Units of local government are to determine whether actions
they directly undertake may have significant effect on environment.
If significant then a Environmental Impact Study will be needed.
A helpful tool for screening will be the environmental assessment
form incorporated in local procedures in assessment form indicates
impact then "EIS" (Environmental Impact Study) .
As of 9/1/77, both State and Local governments will be
required to make determinations of significance on actions for
which they issue licenses, permits or other certificates or
entitlements.
Future Reference: Cornell Field Service for Environmental
Impact Studies is available.
• Workshop: Local implementation of SQRC will be held January
31, 1977, at 85 Court Street, White Plains. Room 81. Mr. Joe
DeSalvo will attend.
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5. Conservation Board
0 Board designation has not been approved due to concerns
regarding Board powers and creating another Bureacratic level
in the town.
No vote has been taken. The consensus was best not to
cause future problems.
Majority of the Town Board is opposed to designation of
C.A.C. as a Conservation Board.
Faith in members of C.A.C. and Town Board seems to be the
best approach.
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6. Wetlands and Watercourses
11; A) Mrs. Fredston attended 208 meeting, January 19, on areawide
waste treatment management planning. Bill Blaser, president of
the consulting firm responsible for developing and implementing
mechanism plan. Three. interim studies done by this firm are:
1. Who will carry out wastewater management plan - public
versus private - who will handle residue waste.
2. Possible legislation needed - voluntary compliance
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cannot be assume d Ex. -Rest management procedures for non-point -
who regulates.
3. Financial Studies - where the dollars come from.
Above information will be available before April 15.
!--- Coastal Zone Management Conference - February 12.
B) Appointments to the ,dater Resources Board were made
' ID by the Town Board of Supervisors. (See attached appointments)
C) The Commission reviewed the recommendations by 'fr.
Emanuelson regarding the Sheldrake River in memo of January 24
and recommended that they be forwarded to Mr. Vandernoot, Town
Supervisor by Mr. Emanuelson for the Commission.
J)) Mrs. Ellie Fredston will report at the February meeting
on proposed legislation regarding Long Island Sound. •
7. ?-later Monitoring;
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Cooperation by retic ers at the high school. is very lo;.�
due to the sensitivity of ccr:__a..L negotiations.
2. As an outgrowth of this, Mr. Hohberg is attempting to
change his room for an older laboratory which will entail greater
work on his part but hold a more promising future.
3. Chlorine testing has progressed on both the Sheldrake
and Pinebrook-Premium rivers as a test. Readings were less I.
than .05 mg/1 which sets the stage for further testing.
Pi-ne 6 rod
4. Oil testing at the mouth of the Premium has shown 4.5
mg/i California Crude contamination. Sheldrake oil testing has
shown 2.5 mg/l.
5. Additional water testing is hampered by extreme cold
weather.
6. A December 3, 1976 order through the Hack Chemical
Company was handled erroneously (wrong items shipped) and has
caused the loss of the $200 balance of Water Monitoring budget.
7. Recent orders from Hack have improved and we will attempt
coupling a H2S (hydrogen sulfide) test along with our bacterial
testing in order to pinpoint sewer line breaks.
8. In addition to the Chemical Science students, he has
been able to add one Oceanography student to the Water Montitoring
team.
9. Land Use Planning and Housing
Mrs. Munzer reviewed briefly the details of the Master Plan
• Review Committee Report as they applied particularly to the work
of C.A.C. She emphasized r.ecor^*iendations of the report that dealt
with various phases of ]and use. Mrs. Munzer urged that the report
_._..._he c`a$efullV. studied ;Pr.''h C ..h 1 . g t 7J.1 -4b w1 3
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Mrs. Munzer '?1!:n};^_?' of Floi-i Control meetings
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relating to the Brookside problem. The latest one, held in
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Vandernoot's office reviewed plans of the Army Engineers.
Since these plans deal only with selected sections of the
Sheldrake River, one wonders whether an entire watershed plan
wouldn't make far more ecological sense. Should the C.A.C. take
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the lead in investigating the possibility of the formation of a
Watershed Association
Mr. Amlicke requested that Mr. Emanuelson and Mrs. Munzer
explore what interest there might be in a Watershed Association
• with adjoining C.A.C. , the County and the Westchester. Federated
Conservationists.
10. Parks, Cemeteries and Conservation Areas
A) Mr. Ciraco reported on the December 8 County Park meeting
which stressed the need to save open space. Local Commissions
should do everything they can and if they need help to call on
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County assistance.
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B) Parks and Recreation under Act 17.05 (5) - By definition
pursuant to statute would fall under definition of a Park or
Forest Recreation Proiect.
1 . Undertaken pursuant to PRL 17.05 (5) until approved
by the Commission. Project must be recommended by governing Board
of funic ipali.t fes and ov°-
.approved 4.t ay- be undertaken by :duct c i pal it_es pursuant to any
annlicant nrOvided
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Mr. DeSalvo• willseriire ."tai.e arc'. lederal fortr:;`rr'apo�.4�Qi::ion
C) Flint Park - Leaf Conmostin proje�is in coopc:rai:ion
with the Village or'. Larchmont is underway under the supervision
of Mr. Leddy.
11. Miscellaneous
A) Mr. Emanuelson reported on the Youth Conservation Corp.
All 1977 applications were submitted November 1976.
Twenty percent local matching funds are needed. The program
is limited to a 30 hour work week and 90 day limit duration.
It was recommended to find out what local projects have
been funded in order to observe the procedure and effectiveness.
Mr. Emanuelson will secure the information.
B) Mr. Amlicke requested that Mr. Emanuelson check
into the New York State Wildlife Shrubs and Seedling program.
New5clipping was submitted for reference.
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