HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977_08_04 Conservation Advisory Commission Minutes MINUTES
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
A regular meeting of the Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory Commission
was held Thursday, August 4, 1977 at Mr. Gunsalus' house.
CALLED TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Mr. Amlicke, Chrmn.
Mr. Gunsalus
Mrs. Brauman
Mr. Burke
Mr. Hohberg
Mrs. Munzer, Emeritus
Also Present: Mr. Emanuelson, Conservation Consultant
Mr. Lee Bloom, Town Councilman
MINUTES
1. Conservation Advisory Commission Mailing List
No further corrections were made on the mailing list.
2. Annual Report
Letters from FCWC and DEC in response to Mr. Amlicke's distribution of the
1976 Annual Report were read. They were very complementary and congradulated the
Commission on a job well done. FCWC asked permission to copy and distribute the
Appendix on Recycling. Mr. Amlicke send a letter granting approval.
3. Community Assistance Funding Program
Mr. Emanuelson submitted to the Commission possible projects which would
qualify for the State aid. The 1977-78 and 1978-79 requests were discussed and
revised by the Commission. Mr. Burke and Mr. Hohberg were to follow through
regarding the retyping and submission of proper letters from Mr. Vandernoot,
Town Supervisor, to the State and Regional offices of Mr. Moberg and Mr. Van
Valkenburgh. The major request was for Local Freshwater Wetlands Mapping.
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4. Solid Waste Management and Recycling
Recycling Center - Mrs. Brauman was happy to report that there has been a .
marked improvement in the appearance of the Recycling Center since Phil Stein
has been the Saturday attendant supervising both the glass and the paper depot.
On frequent visits the glass area was found swept up and free from litter of
paper bags and cartons that used to pile up, hindering easy access to the bins.
Phil is doing a very good job in keeping the Town Yard in tip-top shape.
Glass - On June 22, 1977, Mr. Vandernoot, Mr Kellogg, Mrs. Hartford and
Mrs. Brauman, at the invitation of Mr. Menkes of Menkes Municipal Services,
Inc. , visited West orange, NJ to observe firsthand the recycling operations
of that community with the thought of possibly changing our present method
of disposing of our glass.
Mr. Menkes, as reported previously, is most anxious to do business with
our community. Selling our glass to Mr. Menkes would eliminate the rental •
of the storage bins and hauling charges to the mill and could show more
profit to the Community.
There are some problems with Mr. Menkes' proposal, however, and these
have been reported previously. Some of the problems involve the designing
and building of permanent glass storage bins, use of front end loaders and
the need for the glass to be free of contaminants such as metal rings, lids
and tops to' be acceptable for recycling.
At the request of Mr. Vandernoot and Mr. Kellogg, Mr. Menkes is to spell
out the particulars of any future contract so that they, as well as our Town
and Village Attornies, may study Mr. Menkes' proposals more closely before
making any decisions.
Aluminum - Mr. Burke will discuss the project further with Mr. Downey,
principal of the high school. Mr. Emanuelson has met with Mr. Robert Wiser
of Hommocks School and Mr. Robert Kraus of Mamaroneck Ave. School and both
have agreed to follow up with a possible aluminum project for their schools in
September.
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5. Energy
Tabled.
6. Environmental Legislation
Mr. Amlicke reported the SEQR review subcommittee has met twice and the
Planning Board will now adit the Local Law for presentation to the Town Board.
There was good representation on the part of the Town of Mamaroneck and Village
of Larchmont at the review sessions.
7. Conservation Board
Tabled.
8. Wetlands and Watercourses
Tabled. However, the Water Control Commission has reviewed 60% of the law.
The next meeting will be August 11.
9. Water Monitoring
,• . Manor Park has been testing 50% better than last year.
10. Zoning and Planning Boards
The nursery project is moving well along. Roads are still a question to be
resolved. A Sherwood Drive exit for emergency use by police and firemen is
being arranged.
11. Land Use Planning and Housing
No report.
12. Parks, Cemeteries and Conservation Areas
Conservation areas are reported to be in good condition and bridge and
catwalk repairs are near completion.
Reservoir sign needs additional support bracing.
Mr. Leddy and the building inspector will check the Premium Marsh C.A.
boundary line and speak to homeowners who encrouch on the C.A. If the home-
owners will not voluntarily remove the encroachments, the Town Attorney will
write them regarding the penalty for crimminal trespassing.
Mr. Emanuelson recommended that Donall Curley, Environmental Education
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student at Colorado State, do a survey on vegetational cover at Hommocks Field.
The Commission approved three weeks work, entailing the collecting of data and al
the preparation of written report. 40 hours a week @ $3.50 = $140 3 weeks = $420.
"No Dumping" sign crediting clean up by Cub Scout Pack II on Beautification
Day, April 23, 1977, needs to be erected at the back line of the Larchmont Diner.
13. Miscellaneous
Associate Students - Mr. Hohberg will invite high school students to the
September meeting.
The New York State Association of Conservation Commissions will hold its
annual meeting in Albany on September 30 and Oct. 1. Commission members wishing
to attend, please contact Mr. Amlicke.
EPA report on the effects of Air Pollution on Trees and Shrubs - Mr.
Leddy to get report.
The Westchester County Dept. of Environmental Facilities requested
clarification on Replacement of Larchmont Force Main of Sewer Line. Mr. I
Hohberg was to find out the project details.
Mr. Gunsalus was to complete Town of Bedford questionnaire regarding
C.A.C. 's assistance to Planning Boards and forward it to the Town.
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