HomeMy WebLinkAboutCB Minutes 2018-07-12 Town of Ithaca Conservation Board
July 12th, 2018 5:43 p.m.
(held at Tutelo Park pavilion)
Final minutes
Members present: Michael Roberts (Chair), Will VanDyke (Vice-chair), James Hamilton, Eva
Hoffmann, Jon Meigs, Lindsay Dombroskie, Hannah George
Staff: N/A
Guests: N/A
1. Persons to be heard: N/A
2. Member Concerns: Eva would like to make sure we review possible solutions to the SRC sign
posting on 96B.
3. Regular Reports and Updates:
a. Environmental Review Committee: Mike R. provided an update on the two projects that
are under review and also in parts of a UNA. The parcel that's close to Treman State Park is
making ample provisions. The other parcel is also making provisions and Mike spoke to
botanist Robert Wesley about that site and he did not share concerns about the
conservation of this specific plot.
We discussed procedure options and what if any legal requirements when a parcel is noted
to be in a UNA.
Our procedure involves many options including site visits, map review, drive-bys and land
owner communication.
b. Scenic Resources Committee: No update
c. Communications Committee: Mike provided an update on the interview that he did via
WHCU about the invasive species.
d. Tompkins County EMC: N/A
e. Six Mile Creek Volunteer Monitoring Program:James noted that the Lansing Rod & Gun
club is looking for help in testing for lead at their spot that oversees Salmon Creek.
BMI specialists are holding a series of family picnics to promote volunteering. Being held on
the 9th & 13th of August at Upper and Lower Buttermilk respectively.
f. Cornell Botanic Gardens Natural Areas Program: A new bridge at Monkey Run.
g. Deer Management Committee: N/A
Following the brief meeting, the Conservation Board held a public invasive species event in Tutelo
Park in conjunction with the NY Invasive Species Awareness Week.
James Hamilton moved to adjourn, Will VanDyke seconded.
Meeting adjourned at 6:06 pm Minutes drafted by Will VanDyke 8/2/18