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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977_11_02 Conservation Advisory Commission Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMISSION A regular meeting of the Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory Commission was held, November 2, 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, Chrmn. Mr. Hohberg Mr. Burke Mr. Ciraco Mr. Gunsalus Mrs. Fredston Mrs. Brauman Mrs. Munzer Mrs. Johnson Also Present: Mr. Leddy, Town Conservationist Mr. Emanuelson, Conservation Consultant Suzanne Carpenter, L.I.F.E. MINUTES Minutes of the September 22, 1977 meeting were reviewed, amended and corrected for final typing and general distribution. 1. Selection of New Members Mr. Harold Weitzner resigned creating an opening for a representative from the Village of Larchmont. Possible nominations: Bob Barrett - Lawyer Bruce Baiter Edith Kleiner Mrs. Brauman will check with Councilman Perone regarding individuals interested in Energy. 2. Budget Town Council is in the process of reviewing same. Mr. Leddy reported that C.E.T.A. funds have been alocated to the Commission for laborers for Community Beautification work. -1- 3. Annual Report + Mr. Amlicke forwarded to Mr. Vandernoot and Town Council letters receive" from County and State officials complementing the C.A.C. on the report and the activities of the Commission. Mr. Emanuelson will compile the preliminary 1977 report from the minutes. Rough drafts will be sent to each C.A.C. Commissioner responsible for a given area for additions and corrections. Mrs. Munzer will edit final draft and follow through with its publication as in 1976. 4. Community Assistance Funding Program Mr. Amlicke furnished additional information requested by the State and secured County approval. The 50% reimbursement of 1977/J8 funds requested have been approved and confirmed by letter to Town Council. The 50% reimbursement of 197809_ has -tentatively been-approved- but will not be confirmed until March 1978. 1111 5. Solid Waste Management and Recycling 1. Girl Scout Project: RECYCALERT - (see attached flyer) Mrs. Brauman reported on the recycling projects that the Girl Scouts of Larchmont and Mamaroneck are engaged in and the ladies from the Garden Clubs of Larchmont andMamaroneck. t17.f...- . 012. Garden Club of Larchmont has a meeting on November 10, 1977. y_eAr Chamber of Commerce - Frank Cordes; Engineer - Fred Kellogg; Mamaroneck Garden Club Member - Mrs. Jackson. Mrs. Brauman will report on the meeting at the December 12 C.A.C. meeting. 3. NBC interviewed Vivienne Brauman, Nancy Hartford and Fred Kellogg at the L.I.F.E. Center on Tuesday, October 25, 1977 to learn about our recycling programs. Yesterday, November 1 they video tapedFredKellogg at our Town Yatloa They are researching a possible TV show on Recycling to be aired tentatively on January 14, 1978; -2- • Mr,i. Suzanne Carpenter presented a proposal for a Recycle Logo Contest in the Town of Mamaroneck. The following is her report: 1. Open to all residents of the Town of Mamaroneck. 2. Six cash prizes to be awarded in six categories: • a. Grades 1-3 - $25 • b. " 4-6 - $25 c. " 7-8 - $25 d. " 9-10 - $50 e. " 11-12 - $50 • f. Adults - $50 • • From the winners in these categories, one Logo would be chosen to be used in • • recycling publicity and on sanitation trucks. Mr. Kellogg last year gave approval • • for this. • • The contest would be publicized in the Daily Times, by handbills, through • Art teachers in School for Continuing Education. The Logo chosen will: 1. establish and highlight uniqueness of Larchmont-Mamaroneck recycling � O program. 2. make recycling program more identifiable to citizens. • Purpose of the contest: 1. An inexpensive and effective communication tool which is an excellent way to get public involved in the program. • 2. Publicity for L.I.F.E. and C.A.C. 's conservation and environmental work. 3. Pride on the part of sanitation workers whose important role would become highly visible with newly painted trucks. 4. Recycling exhibits in connection with:contest: in schools, libraries, Town and Village halls and churches. RECYCALERT: residents to submit ideas for a logo (on 8x10 paper, in color using any medium) that coordinates with program name and objectives (keeping in mind that in the future we may be moving into other areas besides paper and glass) , and that would be appropriate for display on Larchmont-Mamaroneck • vehicles. The contest will run from January 15 to March 15. Prizes will be • awarded on Beautification Day in early January. 0" -1- i The auntest was discussed at the meeting. It was -felt It should be limited to ,school aged children from kindergarden through senior high school. A Aluminum iticycling - Mr. Burke and. Miss Anne Giordano will try to form a group at the high school for this project. Mr. Emanuelson reported that storage at the schools is the main stumbling block at this time. Mr. Leddy and Mr. Emanuelson will work for a solution to the pick up and storage at the Maxwell site. Mr. Emanuelson will work out the arrangements and information for the Recycling notice to be sent in the December tax bills. ._ Mr. Emanuelson will contact Mr. Kellogg to set up a planning meeting at7r. Amlickers home for the December 1 Westchester Recycling Conference. . it, Mr. Gunsalus requested that the property owners along the Sheldrake -- . b tke steps to keep their leaves out of the brook. A letter was recommended to be written by Mr. Gunsalus for Mr. Vandernoot to be distributed by cub scouts. t‘i‘iti'A .6. Energy Tabled. Mrs. Munzer- reported that SWAS group at the highschool is working on solar energy project. 7 . Environmental Legislation Tabled. Mr. DeSalvo asked to report on SEQR new regulations and the transfer of development rights for the next meeting. 8. Natural Resources Inventory Up-Date on Printing Cost Mr. Emanuelson reported that the Independent Printing Co. had to revise its estimate for the changes needed on the revised Natural Resources Inventory Map. The cost was $990. Mr. Emanuelson worked out an alternate arrangement whereby he will make the map changes on a Mylor and cost will be reduced to $600 9. Wetlands and Watercourses Mrs. Fredston's report: -4- 4 • 208 Water quality Thin past month there were two meetings, September 28 and October 12 where the technical consultants reported on their water quality findings. Berger Lehman was the south county consultant and Charles R. Velzy the north county. The moral for the north county seems to be, take a look at the south county to see what has happened. Urban run-off is the primary and intermittent point urce of pollution A more exhaustive monitoring and surveillance program is needed here. Sampling data shows that with the exception of Grassy Sprain Reservoir, a contravention of coliform standards exists. Solutions for improving urban run-off fall into three categories: 1. Non-structural controls - intentional ponds, roof storage use of porous pavements, improved and more frequent street sweeping practices, more frequent catch basin cleaning, periodic flushing of combined sewers, etc. } 2. Pilot programs to identify the location of pipes including discharges into the Mamaroneck River at station 4 to 5 and the Sheldrake Lake to station 2. 3. Primary montitoring network to collect data and investigate harbor areas. Municipal point sources of pollution will be decreased with the two new treatment plants under construction. The Department of Environmental Facilities should continue its program aimed at fulfilling 201 requirements, i.e. infiltration inflow as well as provide training for operators at sewage plants and sludge facilities and develop an educational _program�f water conservation (treatment facilities, thus, will have less to treat). Industrial discharges should be pretreated. Environmental Planning Lobby `re 'aE'Q"r') The convention was a two day affair of which Mrs. Fredston attended the Sunday session. The morning panel discussed "Land Resources Management Alternatives". This panel included Robert Hansen, the CZM program director ; Claire Stern, 208 coordinator; and Oliver Koppell. The bottom line continues - --5- to be Ow importance of coordinating the planning process (Westway is the prime example of continued conflicts) . 11/ Mrs. Fredston also attended a wetlands workshop. Regarding freshwater wetlands, implementation by local government continues to be the problem. 12.4 acres is not needed where little wetlands are_left; can-link wetlands in a linear, square of circular pocket although the state maps will only showy the 12.4 acres. The state will take other factors such as unusual local importance, meaning tilignificance to the community, into account Almost all tidal wetlands maps have been filed and the rules and regulations have just come into effect September. 1977. We will have to see how this works. Lunch time speakers were Ottinger on Energy, Peter Berle who recommended a hazardous wase bill separate from solid waste and solid waste planning coordinated with water management. Later Del Bello and Garret Smith spoke on solid waste management. . 4m Del Bello said that it was inordinate to expect the county to do all of the 1 research and development and to select a system. The management process is . I complete but must still select the hardware. A Environmental Management Council `� A meeting was October 24. New articles of organization were presented hoping to give this new combined body some bite. A chairman has yet to be named by the county executive. The State DEC talked about freshwater wetlands implementation. Maps will be filed by April 1 - they welcome our field checking the maps and explained the procedure using a 1-2,000 scale USGS quadrangle map. The � �yc_ye"0 EMC office has the maps and any corrections we suggest must be made on type V_ �tl of vegetation cover of the wetlands. Mrs. Fredstoii will have information o- this to pass along to Cliff Emanuelson which will be helpful. -6- Mrs. Munzer submitted the following on the Hazen and Sawyer Report: A study commissioned by the County of Westchester at the request of Mamaroneck Village. Part A - The report finds it would be possible to modify the present dam structure across the Mamaroneck River at the Westchester Joint Waterworks to reduce the flood flows of storms of an intensity likely to occur once a year to once every three years. The modification of the dam and use of the reservoir bed for storage is warranted in terms of the benefits it would provide. Under this proposal, the dam would no longer provide a permanent lake for Saxon Woods Park. (The County is investigating the possiblity of providing a smaller pond at the north end of the former reservoir as a separate County project.j Part B - This part is an analysis of the flood management needs of I' C the entire Mamaroneck and Sheldrake River Basins. This study is in progress and should be completed by the end of the year. Part C - This part is a preparation of the detailed design and specifications of the dam modifications proposed in Part A. This phase should be completed in October. In regard to the possible formation of a Watershed Association for our river basin, Mrs. Edith Redd of the Westchester Soil and Water Conservation District, has supplied us with much information in regard to other associations of the same kind. The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation carried an article on Mamaroneck's C.A.C. in its latest Community Assistance Bulletin. (See attached) 10. Water Monitoring Premium Pond water has tested out at 6.2 parts per million of crude oil. Coliform analysis has shown 600 organisms per 100 millileters of water. -7- . 1 i • Our bami line at Willow Park and the Premium-Pinebrook has proved to he dangerouri this year due to additional silt build up. The consistency of the 11,silt has a quick sand type of effect. The "Premium River People" have suggested dredging of the Premium- PineVook River in order to correct the rapid silting. Their report and suggestions should be presented to this Commission. The Pine rook River is still somewhat obstructed by a fallen tree `ate at the Post Road and Tony's Nursery location. 1 11. Zoning and Planning Boards Mr. Gunsalus reported that the only plan pending is the extention of Blossom Terrace - near Walters. 12. Land Use Planning and_Rousing No report. 13. Parks, Cemeteries and Conservation Areas • Mr. Leddy mentioned that the Sheldrake River Patrol being formed by high school students is progressing satisfactorily. Detailed reports will be ready for the next meeting. Remainder tabled. • 14. Miscellaneous Mr. Amlicke reported that the NY Conservation Commissions Association awarded a Certificate of Merit for the good works of the Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory Commission. County questionnaire was completed and sent out. Youth Conservation Corps - It was recommended by Mr. Emanuelson and Mr. Leddy that we not apply for the program and continue with our established progra Booklet "Plants As Indicators of Environmental Conditions", by James S. Kennedy - Mr. Emanuelson requested 12 copies from NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation in Albany. -8- Meeting wall adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Next meetl.ug is Monday, December 12, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weaver Street Firehouse C) � 0 GIRL SCOUT C7. 36) e. c... o- e., The Girl Scouts of rchmont and Mamaroneck, in cooperation with the Conservation Advisory Commission and LIFE Center, will be actively supporting the Recycling Programs of both Villages and the Town during the 1977-78 school year. PAPER. . . . . . . . Paper: Brownies, Juniors 1. Use buddy system to distribute door knob notices. 2. Remind neighbors of Wednesday pick.-up and Maxwell Avenue Depot. Aluminum: Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors 1. Offer to take neighbors? clean aluminum to recycling bins at elementary schools, Hommocks or Scout House. 2. Screen and sort all aJl,uminujn efore elivering to bins. . Do not take aluminum to 'iaxwe lL Avenue Depot . Glass: Cadettes, Seniors 1. GLASS BASH at Town Yard - on rotating basis man glass depot from 8 a.m. 4 p.m. on the first Saturday of every month, beginning Dec. 3 , 1977 at Maxwell Avenue Depot. 2. Educate public to reasons for sorting and delivering "clean" glass free of metal caps and rings. 3. Aid in publicizing GLASS BASH project . ,YORK TGIARD BADGES, PATCHES, SERVICE BAR Eco-Action Patches for all Brownies - Grades 2,3 Juniors .- Grades 4, 5, 6 Brownie Patch Program My Community Badge, #7 Sign of the Arrow Sign of the Star Cadettes - Grades 7, 8 Troops ? Own Conservation Badge Conservation Badge • Develop Challenge Seniors - High School Aide Bars - Voluntarism - Ranger .- Create Your Own Questions, problems, information: LIFE Center - 834-4188 Jackie Schlosser - 834-5992 Susan Amlicke - 834-6299 (Larchmont Service Team Chairman (Girl Scout - LIFE liaison Alice Magee - 698-3135 Vivienne Brauman - 834-0937 (Mamaroneck Service Team Chairman (Conservation Advisory Commission) Printed on Recycled Paper , . . . (---- . . . . . . . . . . •.. . • • .• • _ . , . . . .. . .. • . . . .. . . •. . .. . .. 111M • . ti a ` , •• • . • . • .-.. . . . -.- . . -. ... a ... , i� .-. .. .. . •• . .•. ` t„, f t . . .. . . . . :. • .. . . .. . •. • . . . . . ., .. , t., . E.. e f!,, _. . . • . „•:,..,..)., @El: r r' . ,.AGQ, 0..., a . . . . . Save old papers • . . EVERY WEDNESDAY — Before 7:00 A.M. Date Time - CURBSIDE - FRONT OF YOUR HOUSE • Collection Location LARCHMONT- MAMARONECK - . (Organization) - _ Joint Garbage Disposal Commission - (Paper Collection in Garbage Trucks) Yilir NX . oy� P'" BUSINESS PAPER POCK-UP EVERY WEDNESDAY BEGINNING. AT 9A.M. YES NO • PAPER 4* CATALOG'S GARBAGE - • CARDBOARD • FOIL • MA6rAZINES-BOOKS • PLASTIC • BOXES FLATTENED • WAX PAPER OR STUFFED WITH • CARBON PAPER OTHER PAPER • GLASS PUT OUT PAPER ONLY, V!/HERE YOU NOW PUT YOUR GARBAGE . DO NOT PUY IN DUMPS7ER- LEAVE NEXT To IT. ONLY PAPER WILL BE GOLLUTED ON WEDNESDAYS p to . - .-- ' ('QA , '1‘4%-- y { { J. �" t'� �. '‘Y~ •.4..' � a'' `te G '` - •r' I. \i l June-October 1977 Town of Mamaroneck Our Conservation Advisory Commission has three representatives each from the three muni- cipalities that comprise our Town, the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck in addition to the unincorporated area of the Town. A unique feature of our Commission is this: each member is responsible for a given area or topic and makes a monthly report on happenings in that particular field. These are the areas covered: Natural Resources Inventory (now completed hut to be updated each year) , Field Conservation Projects (10 conservation areas, 1 new one at the Larchmont Reservoir; 9 historic sanctuaries), Liaison with Planning and Zoning Boards, Wetlands and Watercourses (including Tidal Wetlands Act), the 51208" Plan for Areawide Waste Treatment, Flood Control (consultations with Army Engineers) , Water Monitoring (performed by high school students) , Paper and Glass Recycling and Leaf Composting (with considerable savings in taxes). Environmental Education (two Commission members are local teachers) , Land Use Planning and Housing. • Our Commission is in close touch with other agencies of government and works hand in hand with the L.I.F.E. Center (Local Involvement for Environment). In addition, our meetings are regularly attended by representatives of other local organizations with environmental concern, the Garden Clubs, the League of Women Voters and the Planned Parenthood Committee, as well as by a student observer from the high school. In all these ways our Commission attempts to become an important part of the fabric of our community's life. ,I./ oV O � � NEW YORK STATE / DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION )J I^ 61Q a OO Bureau of Community Assistance Albany, N.Y. 12233 (618) 457-3450 V OO • j • ;• . -