Flood & Erosion Control Board - Minutes - 03/04/2020

Meeting Minutes
Flood And Erosion Control Board
Town Hall
March 4, 2020
7:00 PM
. Call To Order and appointment of alternates
a. Co-Chairman Gelinas called meeting to order at 7:08 PM
b. In attendance: Geneva Renegar, Betsy Gelinas, Chris Callahan, Alex Kuvalanka
c. Absent: George Horran, Baird Welch-Collins
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was observed
. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2020
MOTION: Ms. Gelinas moved to accept the February 5 Meeting Minutes, as
presented. Seconded by Mr. Callahan. (4-0) Unanimous.
. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2020
a. MOTION: Mr. Callahan motioned to approve the February 9, 2020 Special
Meeting Minutes. Seconded by Ms. Gelinas. (4-0) Unanimous.
b. Ms. Gelinas amended a mention of Twin Lakes Road to Twin Lakes Drive. Ms.
Renegar moved to replace the last sentence to mention attempts to contact
Maureen Sullivan about falloff.
c. MOTION: Mr. Callahan motioned to accept the minutes as amended. Seconded
by Ms. Gelinas. (4-0) Unanimous. ;
. Treasurer’s Report
Tabled due to the absence of Mr. Welch-Collins
New Business
The Waterford Budget Meeting on March 16 will involve the 2021 FECB budget.
. Old Business
a. Twin Lakes Drive Flooding Concern
i. Ms. Gelinas updated the board about an update from Abby Piersall from
DPW; Director Piersall said that the Town has rights to maintain drainage
within 30 feet of the roadway, however, the blockage from Twin Lakes
was on private property.
b. Mr. Callahan went through file cabinets at Town Hall, and there were various
documents discovered, including the results of the bathometric study of Alewife
cove.
i. Mr. Callahan mentioned a possible follow-up with Director Piersall before
forming an erosion plan for Alewife Cove
ii. Mr. Callahan also mentioned the possibility to follow up with the
contractor who previously surveyed the coast of Waterford for erosion.
iii. Mr. Callahan lastly mentioned the need to continue sorting through the
files, which he will continue.
c. Ms. Gelinas brought up the public view at the solar farm on Oil Mill Road on
March 31, and Ms. Renegar mentioned the environmental concern brought up

by environmental group Save the Hills, Save the Sound, including the concern of
possible erosion.
8. Plans Review: 26 Jordan Cove Rd.
a. Concerns were raised about recent erosion in the area. The lack of a symbol key,
and the removal of trees from the area.
b. It was recommended that the p[lanners update the plans with a symbol key and
follow the 2002 CT Guidelines for Soil Erosion and Sentiment Control.
c. Mr, Callahan reviewed the plans. ;
9. Correspondence
No correspondences.
10. Payment of Bills ‘
Tabled due to the absence of Mr. Welch-Collins.
11, Adjournment
a. MOTION: Mr. Callahan motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Kuvalanka. (4-0)
Unanimous.
b. Meeting adjourned at 8:09 PM