HomeMy WebLinkAboutLP-07/09/2013 LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes & Discussion Notes from Meeting held
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall Annex Executive Board Room
Members Present: John Sepenoski, Chairman
Sam McCullough
Lillian Ball
Anne Murray
Members Absent: Allan Connell
Eric Keil
Maureen Cullinane
Also present: Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
Commencement:
• The meeting began at 7:20 p.m. with four LPC members present.
Adoption of Meeting Minutes:
• Acceptance of LPC meeting minutes from June 11, 2013
MOTION made by Sam McCullough, seconded by Lillian Ball, to accept the 6/11/2013 LPC meeting
minutes.
Motion carried: 4/0
• Acceptance of LPC meeting minutes from June 25, 2013
HOLD - no voting quorum as Anne Murray was unable to vote as she was not in attendance for the
6/25/13 LPC meeting.
Land Preservation Applications and Inquiries:
• STATUS OF PENDING PROJECTS AND INQUIRIES
Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator presented status of pending projects and inquiries and
the following was noted:
Melissa is continuing to work on grant related items for MACARI and SIDOR projects.
Melissa received application for possible donation of Farmveu Subdivision Open Space. Melissa will
review and present at next LPC meeting.
Applications & Inquiries for Uses or Structures on Preserved Property:
• SCTM #100043-1.13 (SHOWALTER)
Review application and materials presented
At last meeting, LPC asked Allan Connell to contact local division of NRCS for additional information.
Allan did this and sent e-mail to LPC members recommending that applicant contact local NRCS and
request that NRCS develop a site specific management plan for the farm.
The recommendation was discussed at the meeting. Chairman John Sepenoski presented additional
research he did and his analysis of the NY NRCS worksheet which indicates it supports the proposed
number of horses.
LPC decided to request that applicant contact the local NRCS and have them develop a site specific
plan before the LPC continues review.
The LPC also asked that the following be addressed:
o Moving the proposed access/parking to within the lot with development rights intact.
o Moving the stable shown on the northeast side of the property to the vicinity of the other
building improvements to keep all buildings within the same general area.
o Addressing whether or not any topography or soil is proposed to be moved or changed within
the training rings, pastures, or any area within the easement area other than that for the
requested building improvements.
Stewardship and Management:
• TRAIL MAINTENANCE STANDARDS (tentative agenda item)
LPC started discussion of trail maintenance policies and guidelines. Melissa to e-mail draft policies for
LPC review.
Addition to Agenda:
• STOUTENBURGH PRESERVE
DPW recycled boardwalks from a different side and, with prior LPC approval, placed them at the
Preserve. LPC discussed potential to make the recycled boardwalk permanent instead of constructing
new boardwalk. Melissa to discuss with DPW.
General Land Preservation Items:
• ANNUAL FISHERS ISLAND TOWN BOARD MEETING : Wednesday, August 7, 2013
RSVP no later than Friday, August 2ntl. Melissa Spiro will not be attending.
Next Regular Meeting:
• The next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment:
• The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. by the four attending LPC members.
Respectfully submitted by Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator