Flood & Erosion Control Board - Minutes - 03/21/2022

FLOOD AND EROSION CONTROL BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 21, 2022
Present:
Baird Welch-Collins
Chris Callahan
George Harran
Jennifer Kohl
Alexander Kuvalanka
Absent:
None
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Collins called the Regular Meeting of March 21, 2022 to order at
7:00 pm.
APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY, 2022 MEETING MINUTES OF THE FLOOD AND EROSION
CONTROL BOARD.
MOTION (1): Mr. Callahan moved to approve the February, 2022 Meeting Minutes of
the Flood and Erosion Control Board, as presented. Seconded by Mr.
Kuvalanka. (5-0-0)
Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
TREASURER’S REPORT: No changes were reported by Mr. Kuvalanka.
OLD BUSINESS:
Further actions on the Niantic River Road erosion were discussed. Consensus was reached that a
future site walk should continue to monitor the site and update relevant town bodies.
Water monitoring efforts were discussed. Mr. Callahan updated the board on the status of water
monitoring tools and future needs for documenting water quality.
Discussion of possible future work at Alewife Cove concluded that additional information is
required but the board should conduct a site walk during the May regular meeting to observe and
photograph the sedimentation.
NEW BUSINESS:

A discussion of engaging WHS students to assist with water monitoring included an email from
a WHS teacher about future engagement in the next school year.
The Town Environmental Planner sent along updated climate resiliency information for future
discussion.
A discussion was held surrounding possible trainings for board members in the upcoming year.
PLANS REVIEW:
There were no plans submitted.
CORRESPONDENCE:
There was no correspondence to the board.
PAYMENT OF BILLS:
There were no bills received by the board.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION (1): Mr. Kuvalanka moved to adjourn the Flood & Erosion Control Board Meeting at
7:35 p.m. Seconded by Ms. Kohl. (5-0)
Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted by Baird Collins, Chair.