CAC Meeting Minutes 07/31/2008

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC)

Waterfront Advisory Committee (WAC)

Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP)

 Town of Rhinebeck

July 31, 2008  7:00 pm

Present: Members of CAC/WAC/LWRP: Meg Crawford, Lisa Camp, Bill Dowden, Ryan Dowden, Tess Mckellen, Carol Smith and Sharon Sherrod

Absent/Excused: Gloria Fox, Marcus Mello and Dan Staley-Town Board liaison

New Business:

Lisa reported on the CAC newsletter that will be on the website.

Meg attended the Releaf Conference. Rhinebeck Village and Town have been awarded the tree grant by the NY State DEC.  The confirmation  award letter and contract forms for signature should be coming in the mail soon to the Village Board.

Planning Board Project Review:

 Steven Melley, Route 308 Sepasco.  The CAC was concerned about tree removal and debris being kept from entering the lake since the home construction is so close to the shoreline. The old septic system could be improved by tree plantings that will also provide buffers.

Zoning Board Project Review: No reviews at this meeting

Old Business:

Committee Reports:

Carol reported that the Rhinecliff Waterfront Committee has applied for a grant from DEC for a feasibility study at the Rhinecliff Dock. The Saland Grant has been outstanding for considerable amount of time so a portion of the original grant will still be granted for use.

Lisa reported on school news and the riparian buffer at the mini park. The signs that were at the park were removed and tossed in the grass. Work is commencing with TU on a portion of the stream near the school and the Convienence Corner.

Sharon reported on the TTSM Park.  The committee had met on July 16^th and had agreed on a proposed amount of expenditures totaling approximately $650,000.00 for infrastructure to be completed in Phase 1.  The plan that was presented to the Town Board on July 28^th was for an approximate dollar amount of 1.8 million including the completion of a soccer field and additional parking. The Town Board was to meet with representatives of the Thomas Thompson Trust on August 1^st. Phase 1, asking for Approximately $650,000.00, of the plan was to allow year round use with individual passive recreational possibilities without putting an undue financial burden on the community during the current fiscal situation statewide.

Announcements:

August 1  Meg will represent the CAC at the Thomas Thompson Trust

meeting

      August 14th is scoping session at High School regarding the Comp

Plan, Proposed Zoning and Wetlands

August 16^th is Rhinecliff Day

Sept 10 and Oct.15  DEIS for Sailor's Cove in Kingston.

Standing committees:

Trees: Meg, Carol, and Tess

Education: Carol, Lisa, Meg, and Tess

Energy: Marcus and Gloria

Wetlands and stream inventory: Bill, Ryan, and Sharon

CAC schedule: Next Regular CAC meeting will be:

 Thursday September 4th at 7:00 p.m.

Adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Sharon Sherrod