Flood & Erosion Control Board - Minutes - 12/01/2021

FLOOD & EROSION CONTROL BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 1, 2021
Present: Baird Welch-Collins
Chris Callahan
George Harran
Alexander Kuvalanka
Jennifer Kohl
CALL TO ORDER. Chairman Welch-Collins called the Regular
Meeting of December 1, 2021 to order at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Kohl was
welcomed as a new member of the Board.
APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 3, 2021 MEETING MINUTES OF THE
FLOOD AND EROSION CONTROL BOARD.
MOTION (1): Mr. Callahan moved to approve the November 3,
2021 Meeting Minutes
of the Flood and Erosion Control Board, as presented. Seconded by
Mr. Harran. Ms. Kohl abstained from voting. (4-0-1) Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT. There were no guests.
4.TREASURER’S REPORT. Mr. Kuvalanka reported there was one
bill paid to the Recording Secretary in the amount of $56.59.
5. SCHEDULE OF FLOOD & EROSION CONTROL BOARD 2022

MEETING DATES. Mr. Welch-Collins suggested that the Board meet
on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. unless there is a
conflicting holiday.
MOTION (2): Mr. Kuvalanka moved to approve the 2022 meeting
dates for
the Flood & Erosion Control to be held on the third Monday of
each month at 7 p.m., unless there is a conflict with a holiday.
Seconded by Ms. Kohl. (5-0) Unanimous.
6. OLD BUSINESS
Niantic River Road Erosion Report. Mr. Welch-Collins distributed
draft letter to the Board of Selectmen and Conservation Commission
regarding erosion on Niantic River Road. for this Board’s review.
Mr. Callahan suggested using the words “strongly recommend”,
rather than “unanimously recommend”. Ms. Kohl suggested adding
a description of the photos.
MOTION (3): Mr. Callahan moved to approve the Niantic River
Road
Erosion Report, as amended. Seconded by Mr. Harran.
(5-0) Unanimous.
Mr. Welch-Collins informed the Board he has received no further
communications from the residents.
Annual Report FY21 and Draft Budget FY22. Mr. Welch-Collins read
the finalized Annual Report to the Board.

MOTION (4): Mr. Kuvalanka moved to approve the Flood & Erosion
Annual Report, as presented. Seconded by Ms. Kohl.
(5-0) Unanimous.
Mr. Welch-Collins read the Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2022.
MOTION (5): Mr. Kuvalanka moved to approve the Flood & Erosion
Control Board Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 in the amount
of $2,138. Seconded by Mr. Harran. (5-0) Unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS Mr. Callahan asked that a path be made to the
Flood & Erosion Control Board’s filing cabinets in the auditorium
storage room.
Mr. Callahan reported he observed sediment coming from a
residence on Albacore Drive into the street and catch basin.
Maureen Fitzgerald was informed. A recent visit noted the area was
sodded and sediment cleaned from the street.
On Rope Ferry Road and Great Neck Road the corners of the
sidewalks are being worked on. Upon completion of the work on
these corners, a pile of cement was left behind. Maureen Fitzgerald
was contacted and she agreed to look in the matter.
Mr. Welch-Collins informed the Board he would like Board
members to consider this Board’s 2022 goals and plans for
discussion at the January meeting. He suggested protecting the
dunes. Mr. Kuvalanka suggested a site walk of that area.
PLANS REVIEW. There were no plans received.

CORRESPONDENCE. The Treasurer received the Flood & Erosion
Control budget report.
PAYMENT OF BILLS. There were no new bills received.
ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION (6): Mr. Kuvalanka moved to adjourn the Flood & Erosion
Control Board December 1, 2021 Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Seconded by
Mr. Harran. (5-0) Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Frances Ghersi, Recording Secretary