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Southold Town Water Conservation Committee
Meeting Minutes
April 13, 2017
I.Call to order by Councilman Bob Ghosio, second meeting of new committee.
II.Roll call, Chris Biemiller, Jerry Martocchia, Robin Simmen, Susan Croce
Excused: Melvyn Morris.
In attendance: Glynis Berry, Denis Noncarrow, Councilman Ghosio.
III.Approval of March 30, 2017 meeting minutes.
IV.Open/Agenda Items: Meeting opened at 6:15 pm.
a.Committee Chair: Susan nominated Robin – Robin declined, Chris nominated and accepted.
b.Secretary: Susan nominated and accepted.
c.Meetings: Committee agreed on meetings once per month, Thursdays, 6 pm.
d.Mission Statement: Chris and Robin submitted potential statements for review. Committee
agreed on Robin’s statement with a few revisions. Mission Statement finalized and will be
posted on Southold Town website.
e.Southold Town website: Committee will eventually have access to post items on website
including best practices, educational seminars, etc.
f.Educational Materials: Discussion on identifying and using existing educational materials from
other agencies, organizations. Glynis provided samples and the option to purchase education
card on pesticides. Purchases are on-hold until budget is available. Members will continue to
collect potential materials and information.
g.Glynis discussed project that will help to determine and map water usage by land type and
specifically where water usage is an issue.
h.Discussed county initiatives and grants for public to update sewer systems.
i.Robin discussed idea to include local groups to create landscape educational/demonstration
site. Robin will provide more information and options at next meeting.
I.Next Meeting Date: Thursday, May 11 th at 6:00 pm.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:20 pm.