Flood & Erosion Control Board - Minutes - 11/03/2021

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FLOOD & EROSION CONTROL BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 3, 2021
Present:
Baird Welch-Collins
Chris Callahan
George Harran
Alexander Kuvalanka
Absent:
Jennifer Kohl
Geneva Renegar
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CALL TO ORDER. Chairman Welch-Collins called the Regular Meeting of November 3, 2021 to 
order at 7:00 p.m.
2.
APPROVAL OF AUGUST 4, 2021 MEETING MINUTES OF THE FLOOD AND EROSION CONTROL 
BOARD.
MOTION (1):
Mr. Harran moved to approve the August 4, 2021 Meeting Minutes
of the Flood and Erosion Control Board, as presented. Seconded by
Mr. Kuvalanka. Mr. Welch-Collins abstained from voting. (3-0-1)
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 MEETING MINUTES OF THE FLOOD AND EROSION 
CONTROL BOARD.
MOTION (2):
Mr. Kuvalanka moved to approve the September 1, 2021 Meeting
Minutes of the Flood and Erosion Control Board, as presented.
Seconded by Mr. Harran. (4-0) Unanimous.
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PUBLIC COMMENT. There were no guests present.
4.
TREASURER’S REPORT. Mr. Kuvalanka reported there has been no change to the budget.
5.    OLD BUSINESS
a.
Erosion on the west side of the Niantic River. No resident was present to give an update on 
this matter, and the Chairman suggested keeping it on the next Agenda.
b.
Twin Lakes erosion and flooding. No resident was present to give an update on this matter, 
and Mr. Welch-Collins suggested keeping it on the next Agenda.
6.
NEW BUSINESS
MOTION (3):
Mr. Welch-Collins moved to amend the Agenda to add 2022 meeting
dates for the Flood & Erosion Control Board, under New Business,
item a. Seconded by Mr. Callahan. (4-0) Unanimous.

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a.
2022 Meeting Dates for the Flood and Erosion Control Board. Mr. Welch-Collins suggested 
that this Board consider meeting on a different day of the month in 2022. This matter will be
taken up at the next meeting of this Board.
b.
Review of site walk along Niantic River Road and possible actions to be taken. Mr. Harran 
showed images of the extent of the erosion. Mr. Welch-Collins felt this was a serious issue 
and should be remedied as soon as possible. He agreed to draft a report for this 
Commission’s review at the next meeting of this Board. It will be sent to the Board of 
Selectmen, the Conservation Commission and the Public Works Department. He further 
suggested contacting DEEP to inform them of what this Board has observed.  Mr. Harran felt
sooner or later it will be a sink hole. Mr. Welch-Collins added it is a hazardous situation.
c.
Annual Report FY21 and Draft Budget for FY22. The Board reviewed draft 2021 Annual 
Report and draft 2022 budget for fiscal year 2021.  Mr. Welch-Collins agreed to update the 
Annual Report and submit it by November 18, 2021. He agreed to also submit the budget.
7. PLANS REVIEW. The Board reviewed Application #PL-21-12 for Waterford Woods Clubhouse 
at 384 and 394 Willetts Avenue Extension, and had no comments on it at this time.
8.CORRESPONDENCE.
1.
Memo dated September 22, 2021 from Kimberly Allen, Finance Director requesting that all 
Annual Reports be on town letterhead and delivered to the Finance Office by November 18, 
2021. Mr. Welch-Collins agreed to make changes to the draft Annual Report and send it to 
Ms. Piersall, Planning Director.
2.
Letter of thanks to this Board dated October 12, 2021 from Susan and Charlie Luxton, 
regarding erosion of the river bank along Niantic River Road.  They asked to be kept advised 
on what action will be taken.
9. PAYMENT OF BILLS. There were no bills received.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION (4):
Mr. Callahan moved to adjourn the Flood & Erosion Control Board 
November 3, 2021 Meeting at 7:40 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Harran. (4-0) 
Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Frances Ghersi, Recording Secretary