Conservation Commission - Minutes - 02/13/2025

MEETING MINUTES RECEIVED FOR REGORD
Waterford Conservation Commission WATERFORD,
February 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m. us FEB qi P 2 50
Auditorium, Waterford Town Hall
O07
Members Present: Keith Kriet, Tali Maidelis, Ivy Plis, Geneva Renegar, wale fiom a
Members Absent: Chairman Richard Muckle, David Lersch, (notified)
Alternates Present: David DeNoia, Matthew Shea
Staff Present: Maureen FitzGerald, Environmental Planner
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by acting Chair Tali Maidelis at 6:30 p.m.
M. Shea was seated for D. Lersch, D. DeNoia was seated for R. Muckle.
2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Motion: Made by W. Thomas seconded by G. Renegar to approve the January 23, 2025
meeting minutes.
Vote: 7-0
3. NEW APPLICATIONS
C-25-03: 28 Old Barry Road — Request for Permitted Use Section 4.2.b — Replace
footbridge over stream channel, install (2) 2ft. x 3ft. concrete pads to support span;
Owner/Applicant — Waterford Land Trust
T. Maidelis, G. Renegar & D. DeNoia recused themselves from the application and left the
auditorium. W. Thomas was seated as Chair.
Bert Chenard, member of the Waterford Land Trust presented the proposed bridge
replacement activities. The proposed footbridge will be 30 inches wide and support two
handrails for improved safety. The bridge deck is designed to be break-away in case of flood
flows. Concrete pads will be poured in place by hand at the top of each embankment to
stabilize the footbridge. He estimated the work will entail use of a wheelbarrow and
potentially a portable generator and hammer drill.
The Commission accepted the application for consideration.
4. APPLICATION REVIEW
C-25-02: 441 Boston Post Road - Construct New Fire Station, activity in Upland Review
Area. Applicant - Town of Waterford; Owner - Oswegatchie Fire Company #4, Inc.
Review Draft Permit:
T. Maidelis, G. Renegar & D. DeNoia returned to the meeting at 6:50 pm.
The Commission reviewed the draft permit authorization prepared by staff.
Motion: Made by W. Thomas seconded by K. Kriet to approve draft permit C-25-02 as
written.
Vote: 7-0

Conservation Commission Meeting
February 13, 2025, Page 2 of 2
5. OTHER BUSINESS
Election of Commission Officers
Motion: Made by T. Maidelis to nominate R. Muckle as Chair. Second by I. Plis.
T. Maidelis asked three times if there were any other nominations for Chair.
No other nominations were made.
Vote: To approve the nomination of R. Muckle as Chair - 7-0.
Motion: Made by G. Renegar to nominate T. Maidelis as Secretary. Second by D. DeNoia.
T. Maidelis asked three times if there were any other nominations for Secretary.
No other nominations were made.
Vote : To approve the nomination of T. Maidelis as Secretary - 6-0-1 (T. Maidelis abstained).
6. CORRESPONDENCE
No correspondence was received.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Made by W. Thomas seconded by M. Shea to adjourn at 6:51 pm.
Vote: 7-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lg
KE Le eral
Environmental Planner