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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-09-30Page 1 of 2 September 30, 2014 Town of Dryden Conservation Board September 30, 2014 Members Present: Robert Beck (Chair), Gian Dodici, Bard Prentiss, Craig Schutt and Nancy Munkenbeck. Excused: Charlie Smith, Rick Ryan and Milo Richmond Planning Board Liaison: David Weinstein Town Board Liaison: Linda Lavine Town Hall Staff: Mary Ann Sumner, Supervisor Tompkins County EMC: Steven Bissen Guests: None The meeting was called to order at 7:33PM. Review and approve the minutes from 29 July 2014. C. Schutt moved to approve the minutes, no discussion, G. Dodici seconded the motion and the minutes were unanimously approved. Citizens’ Privilege: No guests. Reports and Updates: Town Board: Linda Lavine L. Lavine deferred to Supr. Sumner who didn’t recall any Town Board business that was relevant to the Conservation Board. R. Beck indicated his support for the GIS/IT position suggested at the Town Board meeting. Town Planning Board: David Weinstein The Planning Board meeting in August was a training session with Atty. Perkins who reviewed the rules governing the actions of the Board. The training session was greatly appreciated and the members feel they learned a lot. In September, the Planning Board reviewed a revised site plan for GreenScene Lawn and Garden. Tompkins County EMC: Steve Bissen Not present D. Weinstein shared that he was at the last EMC meeting. 42 of 43 UNA sites that were re mapped were presented to the Committee but the vote was tabled until next month. Agriculture Advisory Committee: Craig Schutt Last month the Ag Committee did not meet to allow the members to attend a Farm Bureau policy meeting. Community Science Institute overview/update: D. Weinstein Postponed Page 2 of 2 September 30, 2014 Continuing Business: Maintenance Guidelines for Dryden Trails & Parks update: Bard Prentiss B. Prentiss asked the Board to read his draft of the guidelines and provide feedback. He feels the relationship with Highway Supervisor Young is positive and he appears to agree with the suggestions provided. Campbell Meadows Rain Garden Sign update: Gian Dodici He doesn’t have any new information. He has sent out his latest draft but has not received any feedback. He shared the quote he has gotten from Signarama but he doesn’t know the details about how long they will last or what they are preserved with. He will follow up to get more information, talk to Andy Zepp about his suggestions and get some more quotes. The Board agreed that they want the sign to have color. New Business: Rail to Trail proposal: Freeville to McLean (then to Cortland) R. Beck has talked to the Sherman and Beck Farms regarding the trail crossing their property. They were both agreeable to the idea. N. Munkenbeck moved that the Conservation Board send following resolution to the Town Board: See attached C. Schutt seconded the motion. The resolution was passed unanimously. Open Space/Natural Resources Conservation Plan (refocus): B. Prentiss moved that the Conservation Board send the following resolution to the Town Board: See attached N. Munkenbeck seconded the motion. The resolution was passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15PM Respectfully submitted, Erin A. Bieber Deputy Town Clerk