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Danby Conservation Advisory Council
Minutes of Regular Meeting April 27, 2015
Present:
Joel Gagnon (Chair)
Matt Ulinski
Don Schaufler
Jenny Caldwell
Absent
Mary Woodsen
Dan Klein
Others Present:
Ronda Roaring
Bill Evans
The Meeting was opened at 7:00pm
Public Comments/Privilege of the floor
Rhonda noted Steve Selin has been planting apple trees and getting accolades for his cider. She
mentioned to him that maybe we could have event out there.
Minutes
Joel: add to March minutes – visit from residents who wanted to talk about unity house and brief
discussion.
March Minutes: Jenny motioned to approve. Don seconded. All approved.
Discussion
New potential member: Bill Evans.
Discussion with Bill Evans about joining CAC. Bill looked at other towns and wondered how we
interacted with them. Joel gave history of CAC to Bill – to preserve open space. There was discussion of
alternative ways to do this – encourage biofuels, grazing, forest farming, also of zoning history: lots sizes,
farmette lot sizes, legacy lot sizes and timing. Bill has joined DCC, to do nature programming. This is also a
CAC interest. Bill is from Minnesota, has worked at Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology. He has studied bird
migration and sounds, wind farm impact of birds and on the effects of artificial light on birds.
Tree Walk:
Tree walk was a success. About 18-20 people.
Danby Water Tower Walk:
Meet at Danby Water District Property. Ronda has maps and knows boundaries. Don will make
maps. May 2 at 11AM.
Executive Sessions to Discuss Current Easement
Out of Executive Session
Motion:
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To authorize Matt to send the easement changes on to the town board for approval after consulting
with Guy Keogh. Joel moved. Jenny Seconded. All approved.
Talking to property owners:
Ronda provided names of property owners in her neighborhood. Discussion of area and values of
properties. Sue Beeners also provided names.
Motion:
The Danby Conversation Advisory Council recommends to the Danby Town Board that Bill Evans be
appointed to the Danby Conservation Council... Don moved. Joel seconded. All approved. Matt will send
to board.
Website
No update
Meeting Date:
The Danby Conversation Advisory Council discussed changing its meeting day to the fourth Thursday
of the month. This would be done to accommodate more membership.
Motion:
To change the next meeting to May 28th. Jenny moved. Don Seconded. All approved.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM.
The next meeting is on May 28, 2015 at 7:00PM.
Submitted by Matt Ulinski