HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976_04_22 Conservation Advisory Commission Minutes MINUTES
OF
REGULAR MEETING OF THE TO ;: OF IMAM!RO.!ECK
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
A regular meeting of the Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory Commission
was held on Thursday, April 22 , 1976 at the Weaver Street Firehouse.
CALLED TO ORDER:
The Chairman, Mr. Amlicke, called the "meeting to order at 7:30 .�:.
ROLL CALL:
Members present : Mr. Amlicke
Mrs. Silberstein
Mr. Ciraco
Mr. DeSalvo
Mrs. 1 Iunzer
Mrs . Johnson
Mr. Hohberg
Also present : Mr. Leddy, Ranger C'zstodian
Mr. Emanuelson, Enviromental Consultant
Mr. Margolis, Guest Speaker
Mr. McElhi aney, H.S. Student
Mrs. Bers , Planned Parenthood
MINUTES: •.
1 . The commission guest, Mr. Eugene Margolis, Executive Director of
N.Y.C. Municipal Ener,y Conservation Program, gave a presentation on conservation
of energy by controlling kilowatt usage and equalizing power demand.
2. Mr. Margolis stressed the need for department and facility
responsibility and accountability for energy use in order to ' encourage
conservation of energy.
O Mr.
Emanuelson and ?:r. Leddy were askedto check on what records are
kept by the town ,.;nd schools concerning the electrical consumption history.
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2. ANNUAL REPORT
Mr. Emanuelson has forwarded the first draft to ':r. Irwin for
Biting. Ur. Irwin will locate a designer and printer and obtain quotes for
printing of the annual report.
3 . SOLID UA3TE MAN 11TMiT NT
Mrs. Johnson reported on Paper Recycling in Schools. Miss Joan
Haggerty at Hommocks will be glad to confer with teachers from elementary
schools about her program. She uses students from her classes and does
lockercleanup. Results : every two weeks, 20-30 cartons. Total to date, 291 .
Last collection, three weeks worth, 79 cartons. Chatsworth and :Murray have
started but no count yet.
�+. ENVIRO ENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT
Mr. Joe DeSalvo, a lawyer, was introduced as the new member of the
Commission representing the Village of Mamaroneck. Mr. DeSalvo Will be
attending a program entitled "Enviromental and Planning Law Briefing" ,
sponsored by the college of general studies, State University of New York
in Albany. He will attend the afternoon workshops covering the State
Enviromental Quality Review Law which will be his immediate responsibility
on the Commission.
5. NATURAL RESCTTRSES INVENTORY
Mr. Emanuelson presented an update map with the additions of the
following beach clubs : Mamaroneck, Shore Acrea, T3each Point and Orienta.
Also, added in green were the Badger Day Camp, Warren Ave. Park. and the
• Taylors Lane Leaf Composting Area. Quotes from the printers were no
• available but will be sent along with the minutes if possible.
Mr. Emanuelson will acid the missing areas to the open space index.
6. WETLANDS AND .,'AT'ERCOTTRSES
• Mr. Amlicke read a letter from :•r. Vandernoot regarding the Town.
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Board's request of the 7.S. Army corp . of Encineers to proceed with the study
of the flume and tunnel plans for flood protection of the Sheldrake River,
Ch consideration of the Town Engineer ' s and Conservation Advisory Committee
suggestions. Copy of Town Engineer ' s and C.A.C. ' s letters attached. There
was a brief discussion regarding the stimulation of the Water Shed Association
for the Sheldrake and Mamaroneck Rivers. Mrs. 'unzer will contact Mrs .
Donaldson of Federal Conservationist and the County Officials regarding need
and procedure.
7. WATER MONITORING
Bob Hohberg reported the following:
1 . John De Quina, Polution Engineer, for the Dept. of Health in
Westchester County, reports that the coliform problem in East Creek was due to
an open low water cut off valve in the sewer system north of Myrtle Blvd.
Fred Kellog has corrected the situation.
® East Creek has displayed an early algae bloom which was brought
to his attention by Sue. Anlicke. Initial analysis shows the growth to be
Wothrid-a fresh water algae. This is a good indication of a change for the
better in East Creek.
2. On April 4th, an oil analysis of the Sheldrake north of the
Larchmont Reservoir shoved a 22 parts per million of Texas Crude oil. On
April 7th, 3/4ths of a mile north of the April 4th site, a sample anayled out
at 12 parts per mi-_lion of oil.
3. '3eachnont Lake in New Rochelle samples of April 19, . 1976, show
16 p.p.m. oil. Three coliform tests are presumption positive.
4. We have purchased further coliform anaylsis equipment and hope
to move to a quantitation level soon.
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8. PLAN':ING MW ZONING BOARDS
Mrs . Johnson attended the Village of Larchmont Planning Board April
0• The new Gallagher plan for the nursery property with tennis and condominuims
10 units, plus house in previous undesirable locations was turned down 5-1 .
TT ,� AND LAND T'ST; PLAN:•ING AND HO SING
Mrs. I-unzer reported that the Master Plan Committee Report is in typint
stage and will be ready in a few weeks. The C.A. C. should review it and make
recommendation to Town Council.
The League of Women Voters have been working on a policy statement
as to the most effective levels of government control, local, regional, and
federal. There is a gre::t need for regional (county) control which is only
advisory at this time.
10. PARKS, Cr' ETMIT S AND CC:' SERV I TIO?'
Hr. Ciraco reported on the County Open Space session which he attended
`Mating that there are 14+ acres per 1 ,000 people in the county. They stated
a need for open space and encourged local acquisition of lands in the urban
areas . They stressed the need for recreational use of water shed areas, and a
need to be watchful regarding large holdings such as golf courses.
Er. Amlicke reported that he would meet with Town and Village official:
at the Larchmont Reservoir area to discuss recommended uses of the area.
11 . ENVIRCI-TT.TT iL EDUCATION
Mrs. Hunzer, high school students, elementary teachers , and a few 6th
grade students will be attending a Iiabitate Conrerence in Vancover, Washington
this summer.
An adult educatic': course was proposed for C.A.C. cosponsorship with
L. I.^.E. and the League of Women Voters . Called "Cur Envirorlent", it would
consist of ten (10) session with 2 and 3 field trips to explore the enviromental
situations in the immediate area . An outline was presented. The Commission
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agreed to cosponsor the course. :•:rs. Johnson +.'ill "olio\.' through on submitting
the outline to the Adult Education Committee.
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MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:10 P.r.
ITTXT 1"SET 'G: ".:ay 27, 1975, 7 :30 P. . , Weaver Street Firehouse.
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