CONNECTICUT RIVER ESTUARY REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY

MINUTES

April 5, 2010

Sally Murray, Chester

Bruce Edgerton, Chair. Deep River

Rob Wylie, Deep River

Jere Adametz, Stephanie Warren, Killingworth

Ning Rich, Frank Skwarek, Lyme

Jane Marsh, Old Lyme

Dick Tietjen Karen Jo Marcolini, Old Saybrook

Janice Ehle-Meyer, Pat Anthony, CRERPA Staff

1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Edgerton at 7:30 p.m. at CRERPA Headquarters, Saybrook Junction; Old Saybrook CT. Chairman Edgerton introduced the new representative from Killingworth, Stephanie Warren, and asked for a roll call.

2. Approval of Minutes:

Motion to approve March minutes was made by Ning Rich and seconded by Sally Murray. All were in favor.

3. Treasurer’s Report:

CRERPA’s present financial situation was reviewed. Total cash in accounts is $150,512.76.

Motion to approve budget report was made by Ning Rich and seconded by Jane Marsh. All were in favor.

4. Correspondence

There was no correspondence.

5. Staff Report

Ø Janice reported that Jean was working on the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), which was approved by the MPO and sent to the State and to the Feds for further approval.

Ø Rockfall is having a symposium on the 8^th of October on Regionalism.

Ø DOT has asked CRERPA to help count boats on the Connecticut River. Funding is being provided by DOT. A discussion ensued regarding staffing for the project. Janice suggested all questions be directed to Torrance.

Ø Jean attended a REPT Steering Committee meeting and said that REPT is looking for a lead MPO and is optimistic that CRERPA will be selected.

Ø Margot has scheduled the next Land Trust meeting for May 19^th. There have been five meetings thus far.

Ø Margot is also working on a project to keep forests as forests. Jane Marsh said that Public Act No. 490 is an excellent research tool for this endeavor.

Ø Response to the view shed surveys has been good. Margot is hopeful to have the results by the end of May.

Ø Janice said that the first HHW collection will be in Clinton on the 24^th. She noted that there have been recent improvements at the Essex site to halp facilitate the flow of traffic.

Ø The Community Garden project is moving along, and Janice is looking forward to planting in May.

Ø Bill 5515 was briefly discussed regarding the establishment of six governance regions. An animated discussion followed concerning the possible ramifications of the bill.

Ø Demhs Project, Region 2, regarding coordination of transportation systems in times of emergency: This mapping is being done in conjunction with New Haven to eliminate duplication of effort and to identify key sites in times of emergency.

6. Committees/Liaisons

a. Referral: Proposal to Add language to the Zoning Regulations regarding Alternative Energy Systems.

It was noted the Gateway did not want them erected in the Gateway zone. Janice read Torrance’s comments to the Board. After much discussion concerning the referral.

Motion: Accept Torrance’s comments and recommend that Planning and Zoning consider setting buffer lines regarding adjoining town lines.

7. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn was made by Jane Marsh and seconded by Ning Rich. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Anthony, Clerk