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2010-0972010-97 Resolution Appointing Members to the Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Council At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on March 10, 2010. The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the following were present: PRESENT: Supervisor - Christopher J. Colsey Councilmembers - William H. Beale Vincent F. Bettina (arrived at 7:20 PM) Ismay Czarniecki Joseph P. Paoloni (arrived at 7:37 PM) ABSENT: The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by Councilwoman Czarniecki. WHEREAS, § 9.3 (A) of the Town Code of the Town of Wappinger provides for the appointment of a Conservation Advisory Council, consisting of five (5) members who are interested in the improvement and preservation of the environmental quality of the Town, with powers and duties outlined in section § 9.5 of the Town Code; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has not appointed members to the Council for a period exceeding five (5) years, and all positions are deemed vacant; and WHEREAS, the Town Board authorized the recruitment of persons to fill the vacancies through Resolution 2010-052, on January 4, 2010; and WHEREAS, residents of the Town of Wappinger submitted letters of interest, copies of which have been provided to the Town Board in advance of this resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board appoints the following five (5) persons to the Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Council: 1) Michael J. Leonard 2) Ronald Lafko 3) Barbara A. Jensen-Lafko 4) Michael A. McFarland 5) Roger G. Humeston, Jr. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR Voting: AYE WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE ISMAY CZARNIECKI, COUNCILWOMAN Voting: AYE JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York 3/10/2010 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. --Q 0-rAL-= 1?�N C. MASTERSON, TOWN CLERK Town of Wappinger Town Code- Conservation Advisory Council § 9-1 Legislative intent. The preservation and improvement of the quality of the natural and man-made environment within the Town of Wappinger, in the face of population growth, urbanization and technologic change with their accompanying demands on natural resources, are found to be of increasing and vital importance to the health, welfare and economic well-being of present and future inhabitants and require forthright action by the governing body of the Town of Wappinger. It is recognized that the biologic integrity of the natural environment on which man is dependent for survival and the natural and functional beauty of our surroundings which condition the quality of our life experience cannot be protected without the full cooperation and participation of all the people of the town working in partnership with local and state officials and with various public and private institutions, agencies and organizations. Establishment of a conservation commission is a necessary step in fostering unified action on environmental problems. § 9-2 Establishment of Commission The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby creates a Commission which shall be known as the "Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Council," hereinafter called the "Council." § 9-3 Membership. A. The Council shall consist of five members of which all shall be appointed by the Town Board and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Town Board and the remainder shall be ex officio members as provided herein. Persons residing within the Town of Wappinger who are interested in the improvement and preservation of environmental quality shall be eligible for appointment as a member of the Council. Vacancies on the Council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment except that a vacancy occurring other than by the expiration of term of office shall be filled only for the remainder of the unexpired term. [Amended 9-22-1988 by L.L. No. 13-1988] B. One or more members of the governing body, the Chairman of the Planning Board, Superintendent of Highways, Chairman of Recreation Commission, Town Attorney or Attorney to the town and other officials that may be hereafter designated by the Town Board shall be ex officio members of the Council. § 9-4 Officers, meetings and committees. The Town Board shall designate a member of the Council to act as Chairman thereof. The Council shall adopt rules and procedures for its meetings. It shall keep accurate records of its meetings and activities and shall file an annual report as provided in § 99=6 of this chapter. § 9-5 Powers and duties of Council. The powers and duties of the Council shall be to: A. Advise the Town Board on matters affecting the preservation, development and use of the natural and man-made features and conditions of the town insofar as quality, biologic integrity, beauty and other environmental factors are concerned; in the case of man's activities and developments, advise on any major threats posed to environmental quality, so as to enhance the long-range value of the environment to the people of the town. B. Develop and, after receiving general approval by resolution of the Town Board, conduct a program of public information in the community which shall be designed to foster increased understanding of the nature of environmental problems and issues and support for their solutions. C. Conduct and maintain an inventory of the natural resources within the Town of Wappinger. D. Maintain, as reasonable as possible, an up-to-date index of all open spaces as defined in § 239-y of the General Municipal Law, in public or private ownership within the municipality, including but not limited to natural landmarks, glacial geomorphic or physiographic features; streams and their floodplains, swamps, marshlands and other wetlands; unique biotic communities; scenic and other open areas of natural or ecological value. Such index shall include the ownership, present and proposed uses of such open areas, so as to provide a base of information for recommendations by the Council for their preservation and/or use. E. Seek to coordinate, assist and unify the efforts of private groups, institutions and individuals within the Town of Wappinger in accord with the purposes of this chapter. F. Maintain liaison and communications with public and private agencies and organizations whose programs and activities have an impact on the quality of the environment or who can be of assistance to the Council. G. Working in cooperation with the Planning Board, recommend from time to time to the Town Board features, plans and programs relating to environmental improvement for inclusion in the Master Plan of the Town of Wappinger and, similarly, recommend to the Town Board appropriate and desirable changes in existing local laws and ordinances relating to environmental and land use controls or recommend new local laws and ordinances. H. Prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts and pamphlets in accord with the purposes of this chapter. I_ Obtain and maintain, as reasonably as possible in orderly fashion, maps, reports, books and other publications to support the necessary researches of the Commission into local environmental conditions. J_ When authorized by resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, the Council may accept, by gift, grant, devise, bequest or otherwise, property both real and personal in the name of the Town of Wappinger, as may be necessary to conserve and otherwise properly utilize open spaces and other land and water resources within the boundaries of the Town of Wappinger. Such real property may be accepted in fee for land and water rights or as any lesser interest, development right, easement, including conservation easement, covenant or other contractual right, including conveyance with limitations or reversions. K. Carry out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Town Board. § 9-6 Reports. The Council shall keep accurate records of its meetings and actions and shall submit an annual report to the Town Board not later than the 31 st day of December of each year, concerning the activities and work of the Council. From time to time the Council shall submit such reports and recommendations as may be necessary to fulfill the purpose of this chapter. § 9-7 Compensation and expenses The members of the Council, including ex officio members, shall, upon resolution of the Town Board, receive compensation for their services as members thereof. They may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties within the appropriations made available therefore. § 9-8 Construal of provisions. This chapter shall be deemed an exercise of the powers of the Town of Wappinger to preserve and improve the quality of the natural and man-made environment on behalf of the present and future inhabitants thereof. This chapter is not intended and shall not be deemed to impair the powers of any other public corporation. TOWN SUPERVISOR Christopher J. Colsey SECRETARY Inez Maldonado 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590 W W W.TOWNOFWAPPINGER. US (845) 297-4158 - Main (845) 297-2744 - Direct (845) 297-4558 — Fax March 2, 2010 Roger G. Humeston, Jr 6 Old Meyers Corners Road Wappingers Falls NY 12590 Ix Dear Mr. Humeston: TOWN OF WAPPINGER Office of the Town Supervisor TOWN BOARD William H. Beale Vincent Bettina Ismay Czarniecki Joseph P. Paoloni TOWN CLERK Chris Masterson HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Graham Foster Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Committee Appointment Interviews — March 10, 2010 @ 6pm The Town of Wappinger Town Board will be holding interviews starting at 6pm on Wednesday, March 10th for candidates interested in serving on the Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Committee. Each interview will last approximately ten (10) minutes and will be scheduled on a first come -first served basis in the order of arrival to Town Hall. Upon arrival, please sign in at the table just outside the Town Board meeting room and take a seat in the meeting room. Please know that the Town Board will be interviewing more persons than opportunities exist on the Committee. In accordance with the Wappinger Town Code, the CAC consists of five (5) members of the public. Assuming consensus can be reached by the Town Board, appointments shall be made at the Town Board business meeting immediately following the interviews. Thank you for you interest in serving the Town of Wappinger. Christopher Colsey, Supervisor Town of Wappinger TOWN SUPERVISOR Christopher J. Colsey SECRETARY Inez Maldonado 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590 W W W.TOWNOF WAPPINGER. US (845) 297-4158 - Main (845) 297-2744 - Direct (845) 297-4558 — Fax March 2, 2010 Barbara A. Jensen-Lafko 79 Helen Drive Wappingers Falls NY 12590 WA Dear Mrs. Lafko: TOWN OF WAPPINGER Office of the Town Supervisor TOWN BOARD William H. Beale Vincent Bettina Ismay Czarniecki Joseph P. Paoloni TOWN CLERK Chris Masterson HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Graham Foster Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Committee Appointment Interviews — March 10, 2010 @ 6pm The Town of Wappinger Town Board will be holding interviews starting at 6pm on Wednesday, March 10th for candidates interested in serving on the Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Committee. Each interview will last approximately ten (10) minutes and will be scheduled on a first come -first served basis in the order of arrival to Town Hall. Upon arrival, please sign in at the table just outside the Town Board meeting room and take a seat in the meeting room. Please know that the Town Board will be interviewing more persons than opportunities exist on the Committee. In accordance with the Wappinger Town Code, the CAC consists of five (5) members of the public. Assuming consensus can be reached by the Town Board, appointments shall be made at the Town Board business meeting immediately following the interviews. Thank you for you interest in serving the Town of Wappinger. Christopher Colsey, Supervisor Town of Wappinger TOWN SUPERVISOR Christopher J. Colsey SECRETARY Inez Maldonado 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590 WWW.TOWNOFWAPPINGER.US (845) 2974158 - Main (845) 297-2744 - Direct (845) 297-4558 — Fax March 2, 2010 Ronald Lafko 79 Helen Drive Wappingers Falls NY 12590 Dear Mr. Lafko: TOWN OF WAPPINGER Office of the Town Supervisor TOWN BOARD William H. Beale Vincent Bettina Ismay Czarniecki Joseph P. Paoloni TOWN CLERK Chris Masterson HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Graham Foster RE: Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Committee Appointment Interviews — March 10, 2010 @ 6pm The Town of Wappinger Town Board will be holding interviews starting at 6pm on Wednesday, March 10th for candidates interested in serving on the Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Committee. Each interview will last approximately ten (10) minutes and will be scheduled on a first come -first served basis in the order of arrival to Town Hall. Upon arrival, please sign in at the table just outside the Town Board meeting room and take a seat in the meeting room. Please know that the Town Board will be interviewing more persons than opportunities exist on the Committee. In accordance with the Wappinger Town Code, the CAC consists of five (5) members of the public. Assuming consensus can be reached by the Town Board, appointments shall be made at the Town Board business meeting immediately following the interviews. Thank you for you interest in serving the Town of Wappinger. Christopher Colsey, Supervisor Town of Wappinger TOWN SUPERVISOR Christopher J. Colsey SECRETARY Inez Maldonado 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590 W W W.TOWNOFWAPPINGER.US (845) 297-4158 - Main (845) 297-2744 - Direct (845) 297-4558 — Fax March 2, 2010 Michael McFarland 75 Helen Drive Wappingers Falls NY 12590 Dear Mr. McFarland: TOWN OF WAPPINGER Office of the Town Supervisor TOWN BOARD William H. Beale Vincent Bettina Ismay Czarniecki Joseph P. Paoloni TOWN CLERK Chris Masterson HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Graham Foster RE: Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Committee Appointment Interviews — March 10, 2010 @ 6pm The Town of Wappinger Town Board will be holding interviews starting at 6pm on Wednesday, March 10th for candidates interested in serving on the Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Committee. Each interview will last approximately ten (10) minutes and will be scheduled on a first come -first served basis in the order of arrival to Town Hall. Upon arrival, please sign in at the table just outside the Town Board meeting room and take a seat in the meeting room. Please know that the Town Board will be interviewing more persons than opportunities exist on the Committee. In accordance with the Wappinger Town Code, the CAC consists of five (5) members of the public. Assuming consensus can be reached by the Town Board, appointments shall be made at the Town Board business meeting immediately following the interviews. Thank you for you interest in serving the Town of Wappinger. Christopher Colsey, Supervisor Town of Wappinger TOWN SUPERVISOR Christopher J. Colsey SECRETARY Inez Maldonado 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590 W W W.TOWNOFWAPPINGER.US (845) 297-4158 - Main (845) 297-2744 - Direct (845) 297-4558 — Fax March 2, 2010 Michael Leonard 15 Peter Drive Wappingers Falls NY 12590 iX Dear Mr. Leonard: TOWN OF WAPPINGER Office of the Town Supervisor TOWN BOARD William H. Beale Vincent Bettina Ismay Czarniecki Joseph P. Paoloni TOWN CLERK Chris Masterson HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Graham Foster Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Committee Appointment Interviews — March 10, 2010 @ 6pm The Town of Wappinger Town Board will be holding interviews starting at 6pm on Wednesday, March 10th for candidates interested in serving on the Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Committee. Each interview will last approximately ten (10) minutes and will be scheduled on a first come -first served basis in the order of arrival to Town Hall. Upon arrival, please sign in at the table just outside the Town Board meeting room and take a seat in the meeting room. Please know that the Town Board will be interviewing more persons than opportunities exist on the Committee. In accordance with the Wappinger Town Code, the CAC consists of five (5) members of the public. Assuming consensus can be reached by the Town Board, appointments shall be made at the Town Board business meeting immediately following the interviews. Thank you for you interest in serving the Town of Wappinger. Christopher Colsey, Supervisor Town of Wappinger TOWN SUPERVISOR Christopher J. Colsey SECRETARY Inez Maldonado 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590 W W W.TOWNOFWAPPINGER.US (845) 297-4158 - Main (845) 297-2744 - Direct (845) 297-4558 — Fax March 2, 2010 Joseph Dauzat 69 Fieldstone Boulevard Wappingers Falls NY 12590 Dear Mr. Dauzat: TOWN OF WAPPINGER Office of the Town Supervisor TOWN BOARD William H. Beale Vincent Bettina Ismay Czarniecki Joseph P. Paoloni TOWN CLERK Chris Masterson HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Graham Foster RE: Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Committee Appointment Interviews — March 10, 2010 @ 6pm The Town of Wappinger Town Board will be holding interviews starting at 6pm on Wednesday, March 10th for candidates interested in serving on the Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Committee. Each interview will last approximately ten (10) minutes and will be scheduled on a first come -first served basis in the order of arrival to Town Hall. Upon arrival, please sign in at the table just outside the Town Board meeting room and take a seat in the meeting room. Please know that the Town Board will be interviewing more persons than opportunities exist on the Committee. In accordance with the Wappinger Town Code, the CAC consists of five (5) members of the public. Assuming consensus can be reached by the Town Board, appointments shall be made at the Town Board business meeting immediately following the interviews. Thank you for you interest in serving the Town of Wappinger. Christopher Colsey, Supervisor Town of Wappinger TOWN SUPERVISOR Christopher J. Colsey SECRETARY Inez Maldonado 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590 W W W.TOWNOFWAPPINGER.US (845) 297-4158 - Main (845) 297-2744 - Direct (845) 297-4558 — Fax March 2, 2010 Donald F. Stein 3 Little Road Wappingers Falls Dear Mr. Stein: TOWN OF WAPPINGER Office of the Town Supervisor TOWN BOARD William H. Beale Vincent Bettina Ismay Czamiecki Joseph P. Paoloni TOWN CLERK Chris Masterson HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Graham Foster RE: Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Committee Appointment Interviews — March 10, 2010 @ 6pm The Town of Wappinger Town Board will be holding interviews starting at 6pm on Wednesday, March 10th for candidates interested in serving on the Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Committee. Each interview will last approximately ten (10) minutes and will be scheduled on a first come -first served basis in the order of arrival to Town Hall. Upon arrival, please sign in at the table just outside the Town Board meeting room and take a seat in the meeting room. Please know that the Town Board will be interviewing more persons than opportunities exist on the Committee. In accordance with the Wappinger Town Code, the CAC consists of five (5) members of the public. Assuming consensus can be reached by the Town Board, appointments shall be made at the Town Board business meeting immediately following the interviews. Thank you for you interest in serving the Town of Wappinger. Christopher Colsey, Supervisor Town of Wappinger -M -W, Mfichael Leonard 15 Per Dr. Wappingers Falls, NY 125904935 Town Board Town of Wappinger February 2, 2010 I would like to submit my name for consideration for a position on the Conservation Advisory Council. Having lived in the second largest town in Dutchess County for thirty years I've watched and enjoyed the controlled growth that has taken place. I also have a special interest in conserving some of the beautiful land that makes this Town so great. Respectfall Sub 'tted z Michae J.�Leonard ,-iFCE —L FEB 0 4 2010 i Cc)ry-)ry,),44p-e- RECEIVED FEB 16 2010 SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE TOWN OF WAPPINGER F -O rckc� � gj 9 o l o w A-tt- CAr+sjapk'l4- Z', C01st,y ,.Sy vt%or �o � a.d. °`f P. Fo. ((s, NY S o 4 V.e-,c�- . Y-�a�s cin � uu o - `SPP Ser R-espad,j:Z,((, y �`l 5 29-7- ( 5g� C �)`!S7- bsl- Sora Mr. Michel Leonard 15 Peter Dr. Wappingers Falls, NY 12590-4935 RECEIVED Town Board Town of Wappmger SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE TOWN OF WAPPINGER February 2, 2010 I would like to submit my name for consideration for a position on the Conservation Advisory Council. Having lived in the second largest town in Dutchess County for thirty years I've watched and enjoyed the controlled growth that has taken place. I also have a special interest in conserving some of the beautiful land that makes this Town so great. Respect71CLe Sub 'tted celonard ,,-1ECEN LL FEB 0 4 2010 From: Joseph Dauzat 69 Fieldstone Blvd Wappingers Falls NY 12590 845-297-0723 To: Town of Wappinger Supervisor and Town Board 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls NY 12590 Subject: Conservation Advisory Committee January 25, 2010 RECEIVED JAN 2 5 2010 SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE TOWN OF WAPPINGER It is my understanding that the Town of Wappinger is in the process of creating a Conservation Advisory Committee. With this letter I am informing you of my interest in volunteering as a member of this committee. I am not familiar with the particular qualifications for this position. I have been a resident of the Town of Wappinger for three and one-half years and I hold a Bachelors of Applied Science from Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC. Thank you for your consideration. Sin Jos FRI rum v g, a o I v w V1 At:% p P � 1 Sey, �up.eary � soY ddle.om `k -VR 4. r-etn .s i dam. . 4. 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C'. r-�sI Tf— 6 Lot W +til e. —1 au3-0,1 C`" ' , �.�, ` S -+2X' V R-espac. - f Lt ( �ttYS y y Sk�baL)J, Oi . 4Lz, �ko my cam 4 3,S- * Cornell University Cooperative Extension Dutchess County CCEDC Environment Program Local Environmental Laws & Ordinances of Dutchess County Municipalities Working Document - Updated to the extent feasible as of February 2010 ** Municipality Most Current Wetrandsi Stormwatet, Steep Slopes, e Smart Growth, Energy Efficiency, Waste and Recycling Comments Comprehensive Plan Watercourse, Erosion & Ridgeline Farmland Protection, Renewable Energy and Zoning Law Waterbodies, Sediment Control, Protection, Open Space, Scenic & Climate Change Buffers, & Aquifers Floodplains Timber Protection, Urban & Groundwater and Disaster Harvesting and Trees and Renewal Management Mining - Ch. 85 Environmental Quality Review Village of Comprehensive Plan - Greenway Not on E -Codes Pawling (1994) Connections -Update Underway Zoning Law 1995) Village of Red Comprehensive Plan - Greenway Not on E -Codes Hook (1969) Connections Zoning Law 1990 Village of Comprehensive Plan - Ch. 115 Water - Greenway Ch. 92 Solid Waste (1992) Ch. 120 Zoning (2001) Rhinebeck (1993) (1983) Connections - Ch. 72 Littering (199 1) - Ch. A126 Subdivision Zoning Law (2001) - Ch. 59 Flood Regulations (1985) Damage Prevention (1991) - Ch. 49 Environmental Quality Review Village of Comprehensive Plan - Ch. 122 Flood - Ch. 28 Greenway Ch. 147 Littering Ch. 231 Zoning (1989) Tivoli (1969) Damage Prevention Connections -Update Underway (2000) Ch. 184 Solid Waste Ch. 231 Waterfront Consistency Review (1991) Zoning Law (1989) -Ch. 134 Greenway Conservancy Program - Ch. 198 Subdivision of Land (1998) Village of Comprehensive Plan - Ch. 146 Wappingers Ch. 131 - Ch. 17 Greenway - Ch. 128 Solid Waste, - Ch. 151 Zoning (1970) Wappingers (2001) Falls Lake (1994) Stormwater Connections (2001) (1992) Falls Management (2007) Zoning Law (2004) - Ch. 148 Water - Ch. 83 Flood (1989) Damage Prevention (1999) **This WORKING DOCUMENT was drafted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County (CCEDC) Environment Program staff. The document will be updated on an ongoing basis as additional information becomes available and as time permits, and maintained on www.ccedutchess.org. CCEDC makes no claim of the accuracy or completeness of the information presented herein; please check with the municipal clerk to verify specific data. Updates can be provided to amc2 6 u'cornell.edu or vcb4(ti:cornclted . CCEDC provides equal program and employment opportunities. The County of Dutchess partially funds Cooperative Extension programs in Dutchess Count}. 2008 Accomplishments 2009 Goals 2008 Accomplishments 1. Continued to attend all the Planning Board and Town Board meetings, plus the workshop meetings. 2. Continued to review Planning Board applications and provide advice in a letter form when there is an environmental concern. 3. Added two new people to our Council; we now have seven members. 4. Worked on a Trails Planning Grant application with Mike Hagerty. Decided on a Wappingers Creek Planning Grant, rather than a project grant. The Grant was approved by the Town Board. 5. The Town bought the CAC a laptop and the updated software, ArcGIS 9.3. Teddi and Jerry still meet weekly with Barbara Sweet of Hyde Park to develop and polish their GIS skills. Teddi prepares aerial maps for the Planning Board, and e-mails the .pdf maps to the members a week before the meetings. 6. We now have a Pleasant Valley Water Resources Map ready to display on the Town website, so all residents and developers can log on and zoom into a particular parcel. 7. Maintained and updated a bulletin board at the Town Hall with articles and pictures concerning environmental matters. 8. Debby continued her work as a member of the Comprehensive Plan Committee. 9. Meta continued her work as a member of the Open Space Committee. 10. We are working hard to develop a trail system using the old railroad beds. 2009 Goals 1. Continuing to attend Planning Board and Town Board meetings. 2. Continuing our work with developing a trail system within Pleasant Valley. 3. Maintain and update a bulletin board at the Town Hall with articles and pictures concerning environmental matters. 4. Continue work with the Comprehensive Plan and Open Space Committees. 2008 Accomplishments 1. Reviewed site plans and submitted comment letters for monthly Planning Board Meetings; 2. Presented revisions to proposed tree ordinance to the Town Board. 2009 Goals 1. Continue to review site plans; 2. Suggest ways to strengthen existing Aquatic Resources Protection Law; 3. Continue to work on proposed tree ordinance. �iorne/l�ioo�erative �.tension�sovides eyua/j�royram ondemplo�aent oj�j�ortunitiea. - 8 .74re 'G. unty o f �uteiiess�artia/l��rands �erative ztension proJrrramminy in �utcFess weLy. 2009 Goals 1. Assist Town Board and Planning Board with research and project review as requested 2. Present conservation opportunities to the Town Board for consideration a. Water Resources Protection and Flood Control b. Critical Environmental Areas c. Habitat Assessment Guidelines 3. Research new conservation options for Town Board consideration a. Converting CAC to Conservation Board b. Open space protection 4. Habitat Mapping a. Present BAT and HREP-funded habitat mapping results and conservation recommendations to Town Board b. Host public meeting to share results and inform the public about conservation opportunities c. Consider options for continuing habitat mapping 5. Pursue outreach and education opportunities with Hyde Park residents a. Host a series of biodiversity hikes in April, May and June b. Apply for another Trees for Tribs project in coordination with Fall Kill Committee c. Consider working with the Fall Kill Committee on Creek Week 2009 d. Investigate options for electronics recycling e. Develop a survey to assess residents' conservation interests f. Reorganize and improve CAC website 2008 Accomplishments 2009 Goals 2008 Accomplishments 2009 Goals Tiorne/l �ioo�erative J"nsion*ro9ram an -e oysnent . portunitiea. 6 �Fe `�iounty f �utc/eerrJsartia/� fisnds �ioo�erativeZtenrion proyra�n�niny in .`�utcb'eaa �ounty. 2009 Goals 1. Continue working with the Planning Board and ZBA to review proposals. 2. Continue working with the Open Space and Farmland Protection Committee to develop town plan. 3. Continue working with the Comprehensive Plan Committee to update the natural resource chapter. 4. Continue education programs for children with the library focusing on wildlife and water resources. 5. Create brochures and map of the town's Nature Garden to encourage visitors to walk trails. 6. Continue training town staff and volunteers with GIS software. 7. Continue updating CAC information on town web site. 8. Complete the educational portion of the installation of solar panels to enable the town to have a flat screen display showing energy generated by the panels. Encourage the town to install more solar panels. 9. Plan a wetland education day with a speaker and tour of significant wetlands. 10. Educate landowners about forested land and how to implement conservation. 11. Help to design a farm tour including a meal featuring local foods. 12. Create a predictive model and map of Clinton's vernal pools working with the DEC Estuary Program and Hudsonia. 2008 Accomplishments 1. Five new members appointed to the CAC. 2009 Goals 1. Assist the Town of Dover with the review and re -write of the current Master Plan. 2. L.I.D program to be presented to the Town Board (storm water management and rain gardens) 3. Implement environmental awareness day at the Dover High School (Earth Day program) 4. Natural resource inventory update (Hudsonia biodiversity study participation) 5. Investigate alternative energy for public buildings. 6. Investigate well -water testing for Town of Dover. 7. Open space program with utility companies - creating habitats in high tension wire corridors and pipeline 8. Guest speaker at each meeting 9. Networking with local conservation groups. 10. Include two high school students on CAC membership. �iorne%/�iooJierwtive acten.rion�>ovides aqua/Jiro�rmn andemJa/o}rmento.r, ortunities. y Me�ounty o f �utclrers�artialy frauds'i—perative EZtemi-nJs—yming in .butcFess lGounty. 2008 Accomplishments 1. Natural Resource Inventory almost completed 2. Participated in 1 town cleanup. 3. Collaborated with Trout Unlimited and Housatonic Valley Association on Ten Mile River Watershed issues. 4. Visual and natural resources reviews of the Silo Ridge project for SEQRA FEIS and Findings. 5. Worked with Cary IES on their chloride study 6. Familiarized members with County GIS resources on Town GIS computer. 2009 Goals 1. Complete the Natural Resource Inventory. 2. Work with Trout Unlimited to develop access to the Wassaic Creek and to improve fish habitat along the creek. 3. Engage local high school students in environmental education. 4. Work with high school students in cleanup activities. 5. Liaison with the Town Board on two large developments in Amenia. 6. Work with the Planning Board to increase understanding and usage of GIS resources in their decision- making process. 2008 Accomplishments 1. Continued to work with the City on preserving open space. 2. Provided suggested revisions to the City of Beacon's stormwater documentation (with Jennifer Cavanaugh from the DC SWCD), specifically the documents on "Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control" and "Storm Sewer System Regulations to Prohibit Illicit Discharges, Activities and Connections." Suggested revisions were not incorporated. 3. Encouraged the City to change the status of the CAC to a CAB, although this did not occur. Encouraged the City to allow the CAC to have standing with the Planning Board, and were invited to provide input to the Planning Board if there were environmental issues that were overlooked. CAC provided input on nine issues. 4. Applied for a grant from John Hall, our Congressional Representative, to put solar panels on our City Hall roof in February of 2007. On February 27, 2008 John Hall came to our City Hall and announced that a grant of $66,000 for the solar panel installation was approved. 2009 Goals 1. On March 2 the Beacon City Council approved an increase of our CAC membership from 9 to 15. We are proposing three or four sub -committees to carry out tasks. 2. One sub -committee will work on exploring the possibility of installing one or more small hydro -power generators in the Fishkill Creek that will produce electricity and reduce our carbon footprint. 3. Another sub -committee may work with children on an educational project to paste stickers on all the storm drains in our city (request stickers from DC SWCD). They will sere to discourage people from throwing toxic and polluting waste down the storm drains. We are planning to work with the boy scouts and other children to keep waste from our annual five festivals at the Beacon Sloop Club, in separate containers in about four locations on the festival sites. 4. We are in the process of purchasing wind power for our City Hall, if our member item grant comes through. 5. We recently became involved in up -grading our handling of waste with a goal of achieving zero waste. We anticipate training people concerned about the environment in the best practices leading to zero waste. �iorne�%�oo�ierative 3&t4nsionJiro4d" equofpmy9 andernJi�oyment ,*ortwtitias. - c%/r"e �iount3r of.�utc%'edd�artia/y fundr cooperative �ztendion proyra�nminy in �4LCIIedd bounty. * Cornell University CCEDC Environment Program Cooperative Extension Local Environmental Laws & Ordinances of Dutchess County Municipalities Dutchess County Working Document - Updated to the extent feasible as of February 2010 ** Municipality Most Current Wetlands, Stormwater, Steep Slopes, Smart Growth, Energy Efficiency, Waste and Recycling Comments Comprehensive Plan Watercourse, Erosion & Ridgeline Farmland Protection, Renewable Energy and Zoning Law Waterbodies, Sediment Control, Protection, Open Space, Scenic & Climate Change Buffers, & Aquifers Floodplain Timber Protection, Urban & Groundwater and Disaster Harvesting and Trees and Renewal Management Mining Town of Comprehensive Plan - Ch. 143 Grading, Ch. 124 Farming (2002) Ch.161 Littering (1990) - Ch. 8 Conservation Union Vale (2001) Filling and Erosion Advisory Council (1979) Control (1990) Ch. 183 Scenic & Rural Ch. 188 Solid Waste Zoning Law (2003) - Ch. 135 Flood Roads (2002) Ch. 51 Land Use Boards Damage Prevention (1987) - Ch. 192 Subdivision of Ch. 120 Environmental Land (1988) Quality Review (1977) Greenwa • Connections Town of Comprehensive Plan - Ch. 137 Freshwater - Ch. 214.50 - Ch. 240.32 Adopted Better Site Ch. 69 Removal of Canine Available at town website, Wappinger (1988) - update Underway Wetland, Waterbody Streets and Steep Slope, Design Principles in Waste (2001) is also on E -Codes now (draft October 2008) and Watercourse Sidewalks Wetlands and Zoning Code (2005) - Ch. 213.2 Water Course Ch. 210 Solid Waste - Ch. 9 Conservation Zoning Law (1990) Stormwater - Ch. 217 Subdivision of Advisory Board (1984) - Mandatory Private management (2007) - Ch. 225.8 Forest Land (1987) Well Testing (2007) - Ch. 206.12 Protection and - Ch. 117 Environmental Soil erosion and Timber Harvest Greenway Connections Quality Review (1977) sediment control - Ch.80 Blasting (1984) (2006) - Ch. 83 Flood Damage Prevention (1999)/ Ch. 133 Flood Damage Prevention (1995) Town of Comprehensive Plan - Article III: Section - Article III: Section - Article III: Land Subdivision Article III: Section 336: Not on E -Codes Washington (1987, amended 1989) - 328 Wetlands and 329 — Stripping of Section 332 — regulations adopted 10- Junkyard and Pard update underway Watercourses (2008) Topsoil Quarrying and 11-07 Clearance (2008) Article III: Section 316 — Soil Mining Environmental Preservation Zoning Law (1990) -Article III: Section - Article III: Section Location (2008) District Regulations (2008) 314, Aquifer 335 — Erosion and - Article Section Protection Overlay Sediment Control 11111 - Greenway }' District Regulations Connections; Article III (2008) - Article III: Section includes Agricultural 373 — Surface Protection Overlay - Proposed wetlands Treatment District Regs; Scenic regulations (draft Roads; Open Space 2009) Subdivisions; Cluster Subdivision Req's; Conservation Density Subdivision; Permanent Open Space. 6 ** This WORKING DOCUMENT was drafted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County (CCEDC) Environment Program staff The document w ll be updated on an ongoing basis as additional information becomes available and as time permits, and maintained on www.ccedutchess.org. CCEDC makes no claim of the accuracy or completeness of the information presented herein; please check with the municipal clerk to verify specific data. Updates can be provided to amc2506ucornell.edu or vcb4(acornell.edu. CCEDC provides equal program and employment opportunities. The County of Dutchess partially funds Cooperative Extension programs in Dutchess Count%. a Cornell University CCEDC Environment Program - Cooperative Extension Local Environmental Laws & Ordinances of Dutchess County Municipalities Dutchess County Working Document - Updated to the extent feasible as of February 2010 ** Municipality Most Current Wetlands, Stormwater, Steep Slopes, Smart Growth, Energy Efficiency, Waste and Recycling Comments Comprehensive Putt Watercourse, Erosion & Ridgeline Farmland Protection, Renewable Energy and Zoning Law Waterbodies, Sediment Control, Protection, Open Space, Scenic & Climate Change Buffers, & Aquifers Floodplain Timber Protection, Urban & Groundwater and Disaster Harvesting and Trees and Renewal Management Mining Town of Comprehensive Plan Ch. 111 Freshwater - Ch. 171 Soil - Ch. 171 Soil - Greenway Not on E -Codes Pawling (1990) Wetlands and Erosion, Sediment Erosion, Sediment Connections -Update Underway Watercourse Control and Steep Control and Steep Protection (1993) Slopes Protection Slopes Protection Zoning Law (1997) (1993) (1993) - Ch. 187 Timber Harvesting (1993) Town of Pine Comprehensive Plan - Zoning Law (2009): - Zoning Law Zoning Law: Zoning Law (2009): - Zoning Law (2009): Not on E -Codes. Plains (2004) Article VIII — (2009): Article VIII Article VI — Article VI — Agricultural Article VIII — Solid Waste Freshwater Wetlands; — Flood Hazard Mining Overlay Overlay; Article VII — Disposal -Local Law 3 (2008) Zoning Law — Local Protection of Areas; Stormwater (2009) Subdivision Design; - Local Law 2 (1980) Moratorium on Certain Local Law #2 of 2009 Streams Management. Conservation Regulating Dumping Development (October 15, 2009) - Zoning Law (2009): - Local Law 4 Subdivisions; Required Grounds Article VI — Wellhead (1988) Erosion & Protected Open Space; -Local Law 3 (1987) - Protection; Sediment Control — Ownership and Establish CAC Permit req'd for Maintenance Standards; - Local Law 5 (1976) slops exceeding 1 Article VIII — - Draft Generic EIS for Protect Freshwater ft/4 ft, within 100 Landscaping and Zoning Law, Feb 25, 2009 Wetlands: Protect year floodplain Screening; DEC Wetlands, 100ft Prevention - Local Law 3 (2000) Buffer - Local Law 1 Greenway Connections (1990), updated -Land Subdivision 1987,1983: Flood Regulations, 1986, Damage Amended 1988 Town of Comprehensive Plan ( Ch. 53 Wetland, - Ch. 74 - Ch. 11 Greenway - Ch. 57 Refuse Collection, -Ch. 6 — Establishment of Pleasant Dec 2009): includes Water Body and Stormwater Compact (2004) Storage and Disposal (2001) Conservation Advisory Valley Section on Environment, Watercourse Management and Council (CAC), 2001 Greenspaces, and Protection (2003): Erosion & - Ch. 82 Subdivision of Farmland Protection - All water bodies, Sediment Control Land (2001) natural or created, (2007) Zoning Law (1974) - having an area of a 0.5 - Ch. 50 Flood Update Underway (Draft acre or more. Damage 2009) - 25 ft, buffer for Prevention (1997) water bodies of 0.5-1 acre; 50 ft. buffer for 1 to 2 acres; 75 ft. buffer for 2 to 3 acres; 4 **This WORKING DOCUMENT was drafted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County (CCEDC) Environment Program staff. The document will be updated on an ongoing basis as additional information becomes available and as time permits, and maintained on www.ccedutchess.org. CCEDC makes no claim of the accuracy or completeness of the information presented herein; please check with the municipal clerk to verify specific data. Updates can be provided to amc256Gicornell.edu or v6464comell.edu. CCEDC provides equal program and employment opportunities. The County of Dutchess partially funds Cooperative Extension programs in Dutchess County. y Cornell University Cooperative Extension Dutchess County CCEDC Environment Program Local Environmental Laws & Ordinances of Dutchess County Municipalities Working Document -Updated to the extent feasible as of February 2010 ** Municipality Most Current Wetlands, Stormwater, Steep Slopes, Smart Growth, Energy Efficiency, Waste and Recycling Comments Comprehensive Plan Watercourse, Erosion & Ridgeline Farmland Protection, Renewable Energy and Zoning law Waterbodies, Sediment Control, Protection, Open Space, Scenic & Climate Change Buffers, & Aquifers Floodplain Timber Protection, Urban & Groundwater and Disaster Harvesting and Trees and Renewal Management Miring Town of Comprehensive Plan - Ch. 65 Erosion - Ch. 125 - Subdivision Dover (1993) and Sediment of Land (1962) - Ch. 101 —Littering (1989) control (1988) Zoning Law (1999) - Greenway Connections - Ch. 81 Flood lain 198 Town of East Comprehensive Plan - Ch. 110— - Ch. 157 Ch. 154 Steep - Ch. 163 Subdivision of Fishkill (2002) Freshwater Wetlands, Stormwater Slope Protection Land (1974) Ch. 127- Littering (2008) Waterbodies, and Management and (2007) Zoning Law (2002) Watercourses (2007): Erosion Control -Ch. 117 Greenway protects wetlands '/z (2007) - Steep Slopes are Compact (2002) acres and more. 50 - Ch. 156 Storm 3:1 slopes or ft. buffer for Sewers 33.3% grade and waterbodies 1 to 2 cover a minimum acres; 75 ft buffer for - Ch. 108 - Flood area of 5,000 waterbodies 2 to 3 Damage Prevention sq.ft.. acres; 100 ft buffer (1987) for 3 acres or more. - Mandatory Private Well Testing,'200 Town of Comprehensive Plan - Ch. 82 Freshwater - Ch. 94 Illicit - Ch. 140 Timber -Ch. 149 Greenway - Ch. 10 Environmental Fishkill (2009) Wetlands, Discharges to Harvesting (1984) Compact (2001) Board (1999) Watercourses, and Storm Sewers Zoning Law (2001) Water Bodies (2003) - (2007) - Ch. 128 - Ch. 132 Subdivision of - 50 ft buffer for Extraction of Land (1978) waterbodies 1-2 acres; - Ch. 130 Topsoil and 75 ft buffer for 2-3 Stormwater Natural Resources acres; 100 ft buffer for Management and (1997) 3+ acres. Erosion and Sediment Control - Mandatory Private (2007) Well Testing (2007) - Ch. 78 Flood Damage Prevention 198 ** This WORKING DOCUMENT was drafted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County (CCEDC) Environment Program staff. The document will be updated on an ongoing basis as additional information becomes available and as time permits, and maintained on www.ccedutchess.org. CCEDC makes no claim of the accuracy or completeness of the information presented herein; please check with the municipal clerk to verify specific data. Updates can be provided to smc2�6(a curnell.edu or vcb4 a;aunell.edu. CCEDC provides equal program and employment opportumues. The County of Dutchess partially funds Cooperative Extension programs in Dutchess County. 2008 Accomplishments 1. Worked more closely with Town Board and Planning Board in reviewing land use proposals (e.g., development, cell tower) 2. Worked with Town and Planning Boards in the Town Master Plan Update process 3. Developing the recently acquired Stanford Wildlife Preserve property: signs up; maps created; 4. Reviewing Critical Environmental Areas - current and potential 5. Learning GIS to aid analysis of land use proposals. 2009 Goals 1. Continue to deepen our relationship with, and increase our value to the Town Board, Planning Board - give input to the Planning Board on new subdivision proposals. 2. Take Hudsonia BAT training to aid analysis of land use proposals 3. Continue SWP enhancements - parking, trails, other facilities being planned 4. Work on Whitlock Preserve enhancements - organizing tree trimming, invasives removal 5. Develop Landfill use proposal 6. Consider working with Eagle Scouts on projects 2008 Accomplishments 1. Borrowed environmental booth from CCEDC and Set up Environmental display at Community Day, with focus on Mile a Minute vine. 2009 Goals 2008 Accomplishments 2009 Goals 2008 Accomplishments 1. Advised the Planning Board and Town Board on relevant decisions as requested. 2009 Goals 1. Advise the Planning Board and Town Board on relevant decisions as requested. 2. CAC endorsed the Vernal Pool study being conducted by Cary Institute and CCEDC in the Town of Washington; members are contributing to the project. �iorne//�ioo�erative �attension�rovides e9ual�ro�rom andem�/o3nnent o��ortunities. - �� - Me`�ounty of,`�utcl�ess�ortia//3. fundr Ziooyeratiw jten ion jhroyramminy in .butclgess'county. 2008 Accomplishments 1. Worked on NRI for the Town of Rhinebeck. 2. Continued to review Planning and Zoning Board Applications, providing LWRP consistency reviews where applicable. 3. Worked with Trees for Tribs, CCEDC and the Middle School Environmental and Science teacher to plant the Landsmankill banks near the Middle and High School. 4. Continued to pursue finding student reps to the CAC 5. Worked on education and outreach projects. 6. Worked on Tree Ordinance for the Village and Town. 2009 Goals 1. Complete NRI for the Town of Rhinebeck. Present it to the Town Board for adoption. 2. Ask Town Board to make us a CAB. 3. Continue to review Planning and Zoning Board Applications, providing LWRP consistency reviews where applicable. 4. Develop a standard format to review applications to the Planning Board. 5. Engage in education and outreach through the Green Fair, Dutch Reformed Church Environmental Fair and Farmers Markets. Put more educational material up on the Town website and look for more opportunities for resident education and outreach. 6. Organize two presentations to Town Board and Planning Board on key topics. 7. Help with watershed awareness month in July. Become an active participant in SAND watershed group. 8. Help implement energy efficient projects. Organize carbon footprint day, greener Christmas 2009 and directory of energy saving measures. 9. Work to encourage town to adopt tree ordinance. Aid town and Village in Tree planting and maintenance, wide distribution of tree care leaflet and increase awareness of trees' values. 10. Continue work with schools to be more sustainable — encourage purchase of school dishwasher to reduce waste. 11. Familiarize residents with wetlands law. Work on brochure on wetlands for distribution, and target wetland pamphlet distribution. �iorne//�ioo�erative .�Ztenslon�rovir/es efua/�ro�ram andem�r/o3nnent oJi�ortunitier. � 1O Me unty o, f.�utcFessJsartiall� fundr �erotive taneson proyramminy in L6utc/7ess 'Gounty. CAC Town of Wappinger N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A CAC Meets: TBD, Please contact chairperson for dates and times