HomeMy WebLinkAboutCB Minutes 2007-12-06 Town of Ithaca Conservation Board
December 6, 2007
Final Minutes
PRESENT: Chris Benedict, Diane Conneman, Lenore Durkee, Mike Goettel, James
Hamilton, Brent Katzmann, Susan McCutcheon, Jon Meigs, Larry Sallinger
STAFF: Sue Ritter
Persons To Be Heard:
None
Member Concerns:
Larry outlined that an Ithaca Journal article stated that both PB and CB were against the
Town's building moratorium. Larry would like to see a clarification as the CB did not
vote on the matter.
Chair and Coordinator Reports:
Chair: Discussion over a brochure outlining a tour of the Town of Ithaca prepared by
the Municipal Historians of Tompkins County and Office of the Tompkins County
Historians (including various recreational areas, scenic views etc).
Coordinator: Ithaca College has developed a draft of the environmental impact
statement for the planned Athletic and Events Center. This document is being
evaluated to see if it matches the approved scoping document. The December 10th TB
meeting will discuss the biological study of the NE which includes a survey of plant
species and intends to outline areas of ecological significance. On December IIth a
public informational meeting to discuss the Town's proposed stormwater management
law will occur.
Business:
Minutes: November meeting minutes were accepted as corrected.
2008 CB meeting schedule was discussed and was accepted with the removal of italics
at the end of the second paragraph, pertaining to ERC meetings. James moved, Lenore
second.
Diane Conneman was nominated as CB chair by James. Diane accepted the
nomination. Larry moved, Lenore seconded. Unanimous vote proceeded.
Brent Katzmann was nominated as CB vice chair by Chris. Larry motioned, Lenore
seconded. Unanimous vote proceeded.
Recommendation to the Town Board concerning draft of Town Stormwater
Management and Erosion Control Law
Sue Ritter provided printouts of the upcoming public presentation outlining this
proposed law. Discussion centered on a potential enforcement issue. Sue followed by
saying the Town would be the ultimate enforcer of the law. Susan asked for
clarification of a "disturbance". The concept of Stormwater Crediting was discussed
(allows for the use of better site design practices to give credit for increasing
infiltration). Larry followed by asking for an addition to the law that would require a
deed restriction so that the inspection and maintenance agreements/requirement of
stormwater management facilities would be binding on all subsequent landowners.
Sue followed by pointing out the section of the law where this requirement is currently
written. Lenore asked about the status of the drafted Stream Setback Law. Sue
followed by saying that work on the Stormwater Law has taken precedence because it
needs to be put into effect by Jan. 1, 2008 as required by the NYSDEC. James motioned,
Larry seconded the affirmative recommendation on the draft Stormwater Management
and Erosion and Sediment Control Law. Unanimous vote followed.
Regular Reports and Updates:
ERC: Nothing.
SRC: Diane talked with Herb Engman regarding a presentation by the SRC to the TB
and he informed her that there may be an additional TB meeting in Jan where the SRC
could give its presentation, if the Jan 11th meeting does not work out.
TOMPKINS COUNTY EMC: None
SIX MILE CREEK VOLUNTEER MONITORING PROGRAM: Last sampling occurred
on Nov. 27th which was timely to a recent storm event.
CITY OF ITHACA NATURAL AREAS COMMISSION: None
Other Business: Discussion followed about CB committee assignment, but it was
agreed that members would further discuss this at the Jan. 2008 meeting.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM.
Minutes generated by Chris Benedict
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