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KEUKA WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT COOPERATIVE
MINUTES OF June 27,2011
AT THE VILLAGE OF HAMMONDSPORT
Following the KLOC meeting Chairman Butchko called the meeting to order at 7:48pm. The following answered the roll call: Butchko, Wayne; William Weber, Pulteney; Fred Wright, Barrington; Anne Green, Hammondsport; Robert Church, Perm Yan. KWIC Manager Paul Bauter and Barrington alternate Ken Christensen were also present. Guests included KLA members Wayne Hand, Bill Laffin, Mark Morris and Al Wahlig.
The minutes of May 23, 2011 were reviewed and Bill Laffin offered the following correction to the section shown as Keuka Lake Looking Ahead paragraph "Chairman Butchko made reference to the letter sent by Debbie Koop and Gil Harrop, Co-Chairs of the Keuka Watershed LULA Group requesting representation from each municipality. Each municipality should respond directly to the LULA Group. Weber moved adoption of the amended minutes, second by Church, Carried.
The treasurer's written report from Bookkeeper Pat Christensen was reviewed and adopted upon motion of Green and second by Wright.
Manager's Report: Paul Bauter submitted a written report outlining specific services/meetings he attended in June, in addition to the summary of Zone One Inspections for the year.
In reference to the entering data for trailer parks which Docia Demmin had been considered, it appears she has other employment but Mike Demmin will be able to take over. We will still be using the unused portion of the KLA grant money.
Another meeting will be held with the manager, Chair Butchko, Bookkeeper Christensen, and Milo's commissioner Socha on the Budget projection for the Manager's transition before the July meeting.
The Manager also asked that we consider charging municipalities for the Manager's services when he must perform municipal inspections because the municipal watershed inspector is unavailable. The manager does inform the municipality when this occurs. The Board had no recommendation at this time.
There is no change in the local law adoption of the amended uniform wastewater treatment law. Perm Yan has not and Urbana may be reconsidering.
KLA - There was no report on the Water Quality Committee as stated on the agenda. However, Bill Laffin did present a potential project to the KWIC.
" The purpose of this presentation is to INFORM the KWIC members of a potential project which may be undertaken by the KLA.
Consistent with educational efforts in neighboring watersheds, the KLA will be evaluating the cost/benefit of installing "Watershed information Signs" at strategic portals into the Keuka Lake Watershed.
A similar project was evaluated several years ago but failed to gather enough momentum within the KLA due to the complexities of state regulations and coordination within the municipalities and counties.
The preliminary project proposal is to erect DOT compliant signage at about 25-30 locations. The signs may not be at the geographic boundaries of the watershed but focused on major state, county and local roads and intersections within the watershed in order to maximize educational impact.
It is also a possibility that the project may be phased in over a few KLA budget years or by town/county.
If and when the project becomes a reality, more information will be provided to KWIC members and appropriate government officials. In the meantime some exploratory conversations may be held with various agencies in order to scope the final magnitude of the project.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME "
Upon the motion by Wright and second by Green the meeting adjourned at 8:20pm
Next meeting July 25,2011 at Town of Pulteney
