Location:   CWC Headquarters

Present:     Ric Coombe, Greg Vurckio, David Kuckle, Bill Federice, Scott Grey, Peter Friedel (phone)

Others:       Jeff Baker, Tim Cox, Jason Merwin, Nick Carbone, Cher Woehl

1. Call To Order:   Ric Coombe called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m.

2. July 21, 2021, Minutes Approval:   Motion to approve minutes made by Greg Vurckio.  Second by Dave Kuckle.  Motion carried.

3. Ric raised the question regarding the use of Zoom for “in-person” meetings.  Tim clarified that technically Zoom is not allowed for meetings where participants attend in person. 

4. CWT Administrative Support:  Ric provided a brief background summary on the administrative support position.  In the past, the CWT chair brought the administrative assistant along with them.   While the CWT was more than happy to have the administrative assistant position remain in Delaware, that was not feasible at this time.  As a result, Ric recommended it could be feasible to have the position filled by an employee of the CWT chair township.  Making the position inter-municipal allows for the salary to be paid directly to the employee thru the town’s payroll system.  CWT would reimburse the municipality for the administrative assistant services based on the agreed amount and as stipulated in an MOA contract.  This proposal would keep the administrative assistant function inter-municipal and eliminate the need for CWT to establish its own payroll accounting system.   Ric discussed this proposal with the Town of Neversink Board, who agreed with the idea if approved by CWT.   The motion was made by Dave Kuckle and seconded by Peter Friedel to contract with the Town of Neversink to hire a current employee for the Administrative Assistant position.  Motion Carried.    

Members discussed the salary and average monthly hours for the Administrative Assistant.   It was suggested that a set stipend for the month be established for a set number of hours, with any additional hours to be paid at an hourly rate.   Based on the past Administrative Assistant hours, Ric recommended ten (10) hours per month at $350 (monthly salary) with $20 per hour for any additional hours worked above the 10.   Jeff said the contract would include this information with an effective date of September 1, 2021, and with language that provides for terminability by either party within 30 days.    The motion was made by Bill Federice and seconded by Peter Friedel to include the recommended stipends in the contract.  Motion carried.   Jeff will develop the contract.  Ric introduced Cher, the Town of Neversink Parks and Recreation Director, who has agreed to accept the position if acceptable to the CWT and once the contract is enacted.

5. General Housekeeping:  There was a discussion on housekeeping and best option for administrative email.  It was suggested that the easiest and cleanest way for mail would be to establish Gmail accounts.  It was also suggested to look into using the Google Gmail suite of options for the administrative needs, such as meeting schedules, etc.

6. Document Storage:  Tim reported all the CWT documents have now been relocated to the CWC facility for storage.   They are looking to obtain money for hiring an intern to digitalize all the documents.  After the meeting, Tim would show everyone the storage area.

7. Request for Document Review:  Jeff  reported that they have received a request from a Philadelphia graduate student (Anna) to review the CWT records as part of her study.  For her study, the records would be opened and made available to her during normal business hours in a specified area.  She is looking to review the records sometime during September 9^th – 20^th.  Jeff said that permission to access the records is subject to CWC approval.  Tim said that CWC is open to whatever the CWT recommends.  Tim and Jeff will work out the agreement stating that CWT and CWC are okay with this request.

8. Elections:  Ric reminded everyone that they need to get moving on the elections.   All positions are up for re-election.

9. Quarterly Meeting:  The quarterly meeting with the leads from all watershed organizations   (CWT, CWC, WAC, etc.) is tentatively scheduled for September 10^th.   Purpose of this meeting to have dialogue on all issues organizations are facing.

10. Reports:
a.  FAD deliverables:  No report

b.  Streamside Acquisition:  No report

c.  Flood Commission Reports:  No report

d. CWC Report:  Jason reported on the septic program contract with the NYC.  They are having contract issues and will not be awarding any new septic program requests until the issues are resolved.   Progress is being made on addressing and resolving the issues.   Jason also reported that NYC is evaluating how CWC manages their contracts.  CWC has provided responses on each contracted evaluated to date.  One issue CWC is facing is that the contracts are deviating from the original contracts, with language revisions made by city attorneys.  This is causing issues.  Ric said that CWT can be of service to CWC with addressing and resolving these issues.  

e.  Below the Reservoirs:  No report  

11. Warrant(s) and Treasurer Report: There is $4137.84 in the checking account and $130,873.03 in the savings account.   Peter Friedel made the motion to accept the Treasurer’s report.  Second by Dave Kuckle.   Motion carried.

Greg Vurckio motioned to pay the warrant for:
Delaware County Admin services –           $   500.00
Legal fees to Jeff Baker –                             $   814.00
For a total warrant of –                               $ 1314.00
Second by Dave Kuckle.  Motion carried.       
$50 storage fee payment is deferred due to relocation of files to new space.  

12. Other:  As we are not allowed to Zoom at this point if meeting also has people attending in person, Ric said to plan on meeting at the CWC facility in September. 

13. Adjourn:   Motion to adjourn meeting made by Greg Vurckio.  Second by Bill Federice.  Meeting adjourned at 7:33 pm.

Location:  Zoom

Present:  Ric Coombe, Greg Vurckio, Bud Gladstone, Scott Grey, Larry Reilly and Bill Federice.

Others:  Jason Merwin, Jeff Baker, Nick Carbone, Tim Cox, Aaron Bennet, Kelly Mariotti, Bruce Dolph and Annie Seefeldt

1. Call to Order:  Ric Coombe called the meeting to order at 6:19.

2. February 15, 2021 Minutes Approval:  Motion to approve minutes by Greg Vurckio.  Second by Bud Gladstone. Motion carried.

3. Stakeholders Meeting:  Jeff Baker reported that he has had conversation with Delaware County regarding the Streamside Acquisition Program.  All want to make sure DEC doesn’t roll out the SAP without Delaware County’s input.  Next meeting is scheduled for April 29^th on Land Acquisition.

4. Ashokan Pumped Storage Project:  This has been withdrawn.  Jeff was pleased to see the towns and villages get involved and write opposition letters.   Now they are talking about Neversink and Roundout which they are connected.  At this point, plans for Neversink and Roundout are way down the road.  CWT will keep an eye on this situation.

5. Reporting back to our member Towns:  Ric Coombe reinstated that communication is the key.  Need to do more outreach to the towns and villages on watershed issues so that the towns and villages know what is going on.  For instance, the Town of Hunter asked CWT for our help.  We helped them solve the issue that they were having.  Need to let the public know that we are here for them if they need us.

6. Catskill Park:  Ric reported that public recreation sites have become a problem.  Visitors have been leaving tons of trash in the areas. The burdens shouldn’t be on the towns to pick-up the garbage.  The landowners should be responsible (DEC).  Also, parking has become a problem as well; visitors parking wherever they want.  Parking is only allowed in the designated places.  A local law is in effect now.  Tickets will be issued if parking elsewhere by the State Police and the Sheriff. Overall, the towns would like to see less people at the public recreation sites.

7. Tom Snow:  Mentioned earlier.

8. Reports:
a. FAD deliverables:  No report.
b. Streamside Acquisition: 
c. Flood Commission Reports:  No report
d. CWC report:  CWC received 1.8 million for the Septic 5 Program. That comes out to be only 60 projects next year.
e. Below the Reservoirs:  No report

9. Warrants(s) and Treasurer’s Report: 
There is $8,500.00 in the checking account and $93,726.70 in the savings account. 
Bill Federice motioned to accept the Treasurer’s report.  Second by Greg Vurckio. 

Greg Vurckio motioned to except the warrant for
The Storeroom $50.00
Delaware County Admin services $505.40
$1,480.00 for legal fees and
Del. Co. Watershed Affairs postage reimbursement for $22.44
making the total warrant for $2,057.84. 
Second by Bill Federice.  Motion carried.

10. Other:  Bill Federice wanted to give a heads up to the committee that Conesville and CWC have been working on establishing a Waste Water Sewer District.  DEP has come back and wants to change the agreement that they agreed too. CWT will step in if things don’t get resolved.

11. Adjourn:  Motion to adjourn meeting by Bud Gladstone.  Second by Greg Vurckio.  Meeting adjourned at 6:56.

Location:  Zoom

Present:  Ric Coombe, Greg Vurck, Peter Friedel, David Kukle, Bud Gladstone and Tom Hilson.

Others:  Jason Merwin, Jeff Baker, Nick Carbone, Tim Cox, Aaron Bennet, Michelle Yost and Kelly Mariotti.  Jim Sofranko-Town of Olive Supervisor

1. Call to Order:  Ric Coombe called the meeting to order at 6:12.

2. February 15, 2021 Minutes Approval:  Motion to approve minutes by Bud Gladstone.  Second by Peter Friedel.  Motion carried.

3. Stakeholders Meeting:  NAS held a summary meeting on March 25^th.  The Septic Program was talked about.  It was recommended that there be an expansion, but that was in the Kensico Basin.  Meetings will continue and DEP will also be having focus group meetings especially regarding the Land Acquisition Program. 

Another issue that was discussed was how to rollout the SAP program.  There are issues with DEC regarding the towns to buy-in the SAP program.  Wednesday, March 17^th, there will be a conference call between Delaware County, Jeff Baker, Kevin Young and Allyson Phillips to develop a strategy on how to deal with DEC on this issue.

Nick Carbone stated that there has been no new development in the Town of Middleton in the last 50 years except the new CWC/DEP building.

4. Ashokan Pumped Storage Project:  The Supervisor from the Town of Olive, Jim Sofranko is asking the CWT Board for their support to oppose a project that was submitted to FERC.  A company from California has submitted a proposal to FERC for a high elevation reservoir.  There are 3 reservoir sites for this proposal.  One will be chosen for the project. There has been no outreach from FERC to Ulster County.  The high elevation reservoir project would be huge.  The tunnels would be 40 to 50 feet in diameter and buried 100s of feet underground.  At the end of the tunnels, there would be five turbines running which would use huge amount of power.  Ric motioned Jeff to write a response letter opposing the High Elevation Reservoir project.  Moved by David Kukle.  Second by Tom Hilson.  Motioned carried.  Note:  Peter Friedel clarifies that the project will affect his land and house.   Jeff stated the comment period ends April 12^th.  He will have the response letter in by April 9^th.

5. Reporting back to our member Towns:  Last week Ric sat in on the Town of Rochester Board meeting via zoom.  Rochester had some questions as to why they should stay with CWT.  Ric explain what CWT is and what CWT does and how CWT can help the Counties, Towns and Villages.  Rochester decided to stay with CWT.

Ric Coombe reinstated that communication is the key.  Need to do more outreach to the towns and villages on watershed issues so that the towns and villages know what is going on.

6. 2021 Dues Notice:  Kelly Mariotti stated that the dues letters were mailed out Monday, March 15^th.

7. Reports
a. FAD deliverables:  No report.
b. Streamside Acquisition: 
c. Flood Commission Reports:  Arron reported that the only thing that is active at this time is the Town of Shokan.
d. CWC report:  Annual meeting April 6 via zoom.
e. Below the Reservoirs:  No report.

8. Warrants(s) and Treasurer’s Report:  There is $491.21 in the checking account and $98,983.35 in the savings account.  Tom Hilson motioned to accept the Treasurer’s report.  Second by Peter Friedel. 

Greg Vurckio motioned to except the warrant for-
The Storeroom $50.00
Delaware County Admin services $722.33
$1,443.00 for legal fees and
The Mountain Eagle in the amount of $12.18
Making the total warrant for $2,227.51. 
Second by Bill Federice.  Motion carried.

9. Other:  Once again, Ric reached out to Bud stating that if he needs any help with WAC, please feel free to reach out to CWT.  Bud was very appreciative of that.

10. Adjourn:  Motion to adjourn meeting by Bud Gladstone.  Second by Greg Vurckio.  Meeting adjourned at 7:04.

Location:  Zoom
Present:  Ric Coombe, Greg Vurckio, Bill Federice, Scott Grey, Larry Reilly, Peter Friedel, David Kukle and Steve Walker.

Others:  Jason Merwin, Jeff Baker, Nick Carbone, Tim Cox and Kelly Mariotti.

1. Call to Order:  Ric Coombe called the meeting to order at 6:15.
   
   
2. January 18, 2021 Minutes Approval:  Motion to approve minutes by Greg Vurckio.  Second by Larry Reilly.  Motion carried.
   
   
3. Stakeholders Meeting:  There has been three Stakeholders meetings to date.  Land Acquisition & Community Vitality, Stream Program and WAC.
   Ric felt there seemed to be a lot of common ground on the Stream Program.  There is an interest in purchasing smaller pieces.  There are some smaller disagreements in the Stream Program, but Ric thinks they can work through it.  The meeting ended with assignments.  Jeff was assigned to work on zoning and planning.
   
   Jeff reported that the city thinks there is sufficient amount of coordination.  On the other hand, Jeff stated there is a lack of coordination with all parties involved.  Dave Warne called Jeff regarding his statement during the Stakeholders meeting.  Dave believes there is coordination/cooperation.  Jeff disagrees.  Jeff suggested a meeting with the Catskill Center, Green County Soil and Water, the City and Towns to discuss the management of the program.  Let’s get cooperation with all parties involved.  Another example of lack of cooperation is the City involvement in Invasive Species.  Once again, need to get all parties involved to work together on this issue.
   
   Nick had a comment on Forestry Easements.  If the intent of the Easement Program is to preserve and promote forest land in the watershed, then improved incentives are required to ensure that pre-commercial forestry is conducted.  Many landowners can’t do this work themselves, incentives must make it attractive to private contractors.
   
   Ric stated that CWT needs to support this program that is under WAC.  Jeff stated that CWT and WAC do not have a good history together.  Ric understands that but at this time, WAC could really use a helping hand.  Ric will reach out to Bud Gladstone.
   
   Jason Merwin stated that CWC doesn’t agree with everything in the NAS report as well.  For example, the Septic System Program.   Jason is requesting CWT and other Stakeholders support before the Stakeholders meeting that is on Thursday, February 25^th.  The topics include Stormwater, Waste Water and most importantly the Septic System Program.  The NAS recommends that CWC do up to 1,500 septic system replacements per year.  That isn’t a realistic number.  CWC does around 300 per year.
   
   Over the past year, the City was unable to honor some of the contracts and invoices.  This has put the program at a pause.  CWC needs 100% assurance from the City that they will reimburse for the program to move forward.
   
   Right now, there are 317 people are enrolled in the program.  It cost around $29,000 to replace a system.  For January 2021, CWC has $7,200,000.  That comes to around $24,000 per person.  We are short right from the start.   Jason stated that he would like to start out at $14,400,000. Get the 317 septic’s done this summer and start enrolling people for the following summer.   Steve Walker brought up the question, “how do you know if it is residential or an Air BB (commercial)?”  Commercial properties receive 60% reimbursement from CWC.  Residential is 100% reimbursed.  The owner needs to live on the property to receive the 100% reimbursement.
   
   Steve Walker moved to motion that CWT supports the efforts of CWC to frontload the Septic Program and directs Jeff Baker to advocate that position and in all negotiations. Second by Peter Friedel.  Motion carried.
   
   
4. Delaware County will be setting up their own zoom link to use for CWT.  If need be, CWT can use Ric’s zoom account or Jeff’s zoom account.
   
   
5. 2021 Dues Notice:  Jeff Baker will work on the letter.
   
   
6. Web Page – Carl Stuendel:  The CWT Board is very thankful that Carl is willing to post the minutes and the zoom links.
   
   
7. Reports
   a. FAD deliverables:  No report.
   b. Streamside Acquisition:  Nothing new to report.
   c. Flood Commission Reports:  Kelly emailed Delaware County’s report to all members.
   d. CWC report:  Revised Hamlet letters will be going out tomorrow.  Annual meeting April via zoom.
   e. Below the Reservoirs:  No report
   
   
8. Warrants(s) and Treasurer’s Report:  Kelly forgot the account balances.  She will email that to the Board tomorrow.  There is $1,000.06 in the checking account and $98,968.16 in the savings account. 
   Greg Vurckio motioned to accept the Treasurer’s report.  Second by Bill Federice.  Motion carried via email.  
   
   Bill Federice motioned to except the warrant for
   The Storeroom $50.00; Delaware County Admin services $550.35; and $1,924.00 for legal fees –
   making the total warrant for $2,524.35. 
   Second by Steve Walker.  Motion carried.
   
   
9. Other:    No report.
   
   
10. Adjourn:  Motion to adjourn meeting by Greg Vurckio.  Second by Steve Walker.  Meeting adjourned at 7:30.

Location:  Zoom
Present:  Ric Coombe, Greg Vurckio, Bill Federice, Scott Grey, Larry Reilly, Tom Hilson and Steve Walker.
Others:  Jason Merwin, Jeff Baker, Nick Carbone, Tim Cox and Michelle Yost.

1. Call to Order:  Ric Coombe called the meeting to order at 6:15.
   
2. December 21, 2020 Minutes Approval:  Motion to approve minutes by Bill Federice.  Second by Larry Reilly.  Motion carried.
   
3. Stakeholders Meeting:  Ric Coombe reported that with 70 some people on the call, he doesn’t know how things will get done. 
   A smaller group needs to be formed to stay focused on the issues.  Jeff suggested to the group to get your list of concerns together now and bring to the group so that the group can start working on a strategy.
   Jeff Baker shared information from DOH.  A tight schedule of meetings for the release of the draft FAD by February 2022. (Please see attached document from DOH)  Jeff stated that the negotiations are conducted in smaller groups.  Some of the issues that we need to focus on are Conservation Easements, Recreation Land Use and Land Acquisition Program to name a few.  Regarding the Conservation Easements, Ric asked, “what is the breakdown with the easements and the landowners and DEP.  “Who’s fault is it?”  Jeff stated that the landowners don’t really know what they are getting in to.  The landowners really need to use  lawyers.
   Ric had one more comment to make.  He wanted to disclose that he is enrolling  750 acres into a WAC Conservation Easement.  Nick Carbone’s comment on that, “we shouldn’t follow the NAS recommendations when it comes to Conservation Easements.”  NAS’s recommendation states, “retiring eased agricultural land from production.”  Ric and Jeff feel that this is an odd comment from NAS.  They will investigate further.
   Jason Merwin stated that CWC doesn’t agree with everything in the NAS report as well.  For example, the Septic System Program. The NAS recommendation is to use Aerobic Systems.  CWC gave NAS a report done in 2009 that this type of septic doesn’t work very well.
   Jason also reported that they have a large contract with DEP regarding the Septic Replacement Program.  They will be able to replace around 300 septics per year, but some revisions need to be made to the contract with DEP to insure that 300 septics can be replaced.  NAS thinks that CWC should be doing around 500 to a 1,500 per year which is impossible.  CWC will be making a case against that.
   Ric commented that in the past, CWC and CWT didn’t always see eye to eye.  Ric believes that CWC and CWT need to be on the same page regarding the FAD negotiations.  We would have a better chance of getting things accomplished if we are as one.
   
4. Delaware County will be setting up their own zoom link to use for CWT.  If need be, CWT can use Ric’s zoom account or Jeff’s zoom account.
   
5. 2021 Dues Notice:  Need to talk to Kelly.
   
6. Web Page – Carl Stuendel:  Jeff and Ric will talk to Carl to see what he might want as payment (if any) and bring back to the group next month.
   
7. Reports
   a. FAD deliverables:  No report.
   b. Streamside Acquisition:  Nothing new to report.
   c. Flood Commission Reports:  No report.
   d. CWC report:  Working on revised Hamlet letters.  Should be going out this week.
   e. Below the Reservoirs:  No report
   
8. Warrants(s) and Treasurer’s Report:  Nick read off the account balances. 
   There is $424.18 in the checking account and
   $101,525.62 in the savings account. 
   Greg Vurckio motioned to accept the Treasurer’s report.  Second by Bill Federice.  Motion carried.  
   
   Greg Vurckio motioned to except the warrant for
   The Storeroom $50.00 
   Delaware County Admin services $375.51 and
   Sullivan County Democrat $79.36 for meeting announcement
   making the total warrant for $504.87. 
   Second by Bill Federice.  Motion carried.
   
9. Other:    No report.
   
10. Adjourn:  Motion to adjourn meeting by Greg Vurckio.  Second by Bill Federice.  Meeting adjourned at 7:15.

December 21, 2020 CWT Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
Location:  Zoom

Present:  Ric Coombe, Bud Gladstone, David Kukle, Greg Vurckio, Bill Federice, Scott Grey and Larry Reilly.
Others:  Kelly Mariotti, Jason Merwin, Jeff Baker, Nick Carbone, Tim Cox, Larry Underwood, Aaron Bennett, Bruce Dolph and Anne Seefeldt (student).

1. Call to Order:  Ric called the meeting to order at 6:18.

2. November 21, 2020 Minutes Approval:  Motion to approve minutes by Bud Gladstone.  Second by Bill Federice.  Motion carried.

3. Stakeholders Meeting:  Jeff Baker reported on the December 8^th State Holder meeting with Dave Warne regarding the NAS report.  Ric Coombe and Jeff made comments regarding the SAP program and the LAP.  Delaware County made similar comments as well.  Dave stated this is a process of moving forward for the next FAD and amending the Water Supply Permit.  There will be 4 meetings starting in January through February.  The meetings will cover Land Acquisition, Stream Management, WAC and Ag issues and finally Waste Water and Storm Water.

Ric Coombe stated that this was his first State Holders meeting that he attended.  He feels with all the people involved, it will be difficult to achieve any goals.  CWT needs to stay focused on the things that matter and really lay the ground work for what we want this to look like 10 to 20 years from now.

Ric stated that his Board received the Hamlet letter from CWC.  He was surprised that many of the Board members were confused by it.  It was agreed by the CWT members that an outreach needs to be done to the town boards as to what the CWT does.  Give the board members some history of CWT and explain the LFA .  Tim Cox stated that he has been getting responses from Town Board members regarding the Hamlet letters, asking him to send out what the towns did back in 2017 for LFAs.

Jeff Baker shared with the CWT member’s new language that he and Hilary wrote regarding subdivisions.

4. Reports
a. FAD deliverables:  No report
i. Streamside Acquisition:  No report

b. Flood Commission Reports:  Larry Underwood will send out Delaware County’s report.  Kelly will send the report to the CWT group.

c. CWC report:  Jason Merwin reported that the Hamlet letters have been sent out to the Towns.  LFA’s letters also has been sent out to the communities to re-educate or educate the communities as to what is a LFA.

Larry Underwood reported that Shelly Johnson and Graydon Dutcher will be doing a presentation regarding LFAs at the January Board of Supervisor’s meeting.

d. Below the Reservoirs:  No report

5. Warrants(s) and Treasurer’s Report:  Kelly read off the account balances. 
There is
$429.01 in the checking account and
$101,508.38 in the savings account. 
Larry Reilly motioned to accept the Treasurer’s report.  Second by Bud Gladstone.  Motion carried.  

Greg Vurckio motioned to except the warrant for
The Storeroom $50.00
Delaware County Admin services $375.51 and
Jeff Baker for $1,572.00. 
Making the total warrant for $1,997.51. 
Second by Larry Reilly.  Motion carried.

6. Other:  Below the Reservoirs:  Nick Carbone reported on the MMI Flood report that was commissioned by OGS.  The report stated what many have understood is the tributaries of the East and West branch are steep and unstable and that the main stem can’t transport the sediment.  Also, that when reservoirs are not at peak they provide some flood attenuation. 

Tim Cox and Aaron Bennett reported that DEP is getting a permit on the releases from the Shokan reservoir down to the lower Esopus.  There is a video conference on February 4^th regarding the draft Environment Impact Statement.

7. Adjourn:  Motion to adjourn meeting by Greg Vurckio.  Second by Bill Federice.  Meeting adjourned at 7:15.

Location:  Zoom

Present:  Ric Coombe, Bud Gladstone, David Kukle, Greg Vurckio, Bill Federice, Peter Friedel, Steve Walker, Scott Grey and Tom “Almighty” Hilson.

Others:  Kelly Mariotti, Jason Merwin, Jeff Baker, Nick Carbone, Michelle Yost and Bruce Dolph.

1. Call to Order:  Ric called the meeting to order at 6:30.

2. August 17, 2020 Minutes Approval:  Motion to approve August minutes by Bud.  Second by David.  Motion carried.

3. Stake Holders Meeting:  Jeff reported that a meeting is coming up in December to go over the National Academies Study of the NYC Watershed Protection Programs.  Today’s meeting was on the SAP.  This hasn’t been discussed with the state holders in over a year.  This meeting got everybody back on the same page.  A subcommittee will be formed to look at the legal issues which Jeff will be part of.  For example, subdivision law and 3^rd party holding.  Ric asked Jeff for clarification regarding the 3^rd party holding.  Jeff replied that the town or county would be the third party holding title.  As for the subdivision, out of a 10 acre lot by a stream, DEP would by the acre that runs along the stream.  The remaining 9 acres would be developable.

4. Reports
a. FAD deliverables:  No report
i. Streamside Acquisition:  No report

b. Flood Commission Reports:  Kelly sent out the reports for Ulster and Delaware Counties.

c. CWC report:  Tim reported that Article 78 has been submitted with the Delaware County Courts.  CWC owns the property and is entitled for tax exemption on the property.  Also, a letter has been drafted to be sent out to all the Supervisors that 5 years are up and they can review their options regarding the LAP.  Ric brought to attention that the county boards need to be educated on the CWT and what the CWT can offer.  Many towns will have questions regarding the LAP.  Lastly, Tim reported that the old CWC building in Margaretville has been sold.  The new owners will be setting up an environmental test lab.

d. Below the Reservoirs:  No report

5. Warrants(s) and Treasurer’s Report:  Ric read off the account balances. 
There is $3,347.33 in the checking account and
$99,991.27 in the savings account. 
David motioned to accept the Treasurer’s report.  Second by Tom.  Motion carried.
 
(Jeff Baker emailed his invoice today to Ric and Kelly for the CWT to approve for payment.) 
Jeff Baker’s invoice for the amount of $2,753.50; 
The Storeroom $50.00;
Delaware County Admin services $32.55. 
Ric called roll call.  All said yes.  Motion carried.

6.  Other:
Request by the Town of Hunter.  The Town of Hunter is requesting the CWT to look into the legality of the NYCDEP purchasing 2 parcels as an infrastructure project, explain the legal premise under which NYCDEP is operating and assist with its resolution.  A motion was made by Steve.  Second by Tom to assist the Town of Hunter.  Ric took a roll call:  All said yes.  Motion carried.

Ric asked the group if we should change how we schedule are monthly meetings.  The group agreed to leave as is.

It was also decided that December’s meeting will be done via zoom.

7. Adjourn:  Motion to adjourn meeting by Greg.  Second by Steve.  Meeting adjourned at 7:30.

Location: CWC, 669 County Highway 38, Arkville, NY 12406
Time: 6:15pm

Present: Mark Tuthill, Bill Federice, Peter Friedel, Shayne Moshier. Mike McCrary and Greg Vurckio attended by Zoom.

Others: Jeff Baker, John Hubbell, Michelle Yost, Aaron Bennett, John Schwartz and Kelly Mariotti.

1. Call to Order: Mark Tuthill called the meeting to order at 6:18

2. January 20, 2019 Minutes Approval: Peter Friedel motion to approve January’s minutes. Second by Bill Federice.

3. Covid-19: This is the first in person CWT meeting since January.

4. Jeff Baker Contract: It was voted back in January to keep Jeff Baker on as our CWT Attorney. We did ask for a contract. Motion to accept Jeff’s contract by Peter Friedel. Second by Bill Federice. Motion carried.

5. Mark Tuthill elected to CWC: Mark Tuthill was elected to the CWC board. He will be resigning from CWT. He can’t do both. We will need to elect a new Chairman. Jeff will circulate an email to all the board members to discuss who the next Chairman will be. Hopefully, someone will be willing to take on the responsibility.

6. Reports
a. FAD deliverables: Jeff reported that things have been quiet. One thing that Jeff did deal with is that he had a call from a lawyer regarding closings on many parcels for the city land acquisitions. City said they weren’t going to close because of Covid-19. Jeff made some phone calls and was able to get the city to move along. Tim Cox reported that the big report from the National Academy of Science should be coming out at the end of the summer.

b. Streamside Acquisition: No report

c. Flood Commission Reports: Kelly sent out the updated reports for Delaware County and Michelle Yost sent the update for Greene County.

d. CWC report: Tim Cox reported that the CWC annual meeting will take place August 4 at 9:00 am. Staff will be present. Towns will join by Zoom. The new CWC building is closed to the public. Staff must adhere to the Covid-19 protocol. Tim also reported that the Septic Program, Flood Hazard Mitigation Program and the Stormwater Reimbursement Program have been audited. All three were fine.

e. Below the Reservoirs: No report

7. Dues notices for 2019/2020 yearly report: Kelly reported that Ulster County has dropped out. Aaron will look into that.

8. Warrants(s) and Treasurer’s Report: Moved to approved the Treasurer’s report and payment of the warrant by Peter Friedel. Second by Bill Federice. Motion carried.

9. Other

10. Adjourn: Motion to adjourn by Peter Friedel. Second by Bill Federice. Meeting adjourn at 6:41.

Location: CWC, Main Street, Margaretville, NY
Time: 6:15pm

Present: Ric Coombe, William Federice, Peter Friedel, Mark Tuthill, Greg Vurckio, Thomas Hilson, Scott Grey and Shayne Moshier.
Others: Bruce Dolph, Tim Cox, Jason Merwin, Jeff Baker and Kelly Mariotti.

1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:17.

2. December 16, 2019 Minutes Approval: Motion to approve December’s minutes by Thomas Hilson. Second by Peter Friedel. Motion carried.

3. Dues notices for 2020/2019 yearly report: Jeff Baker will write up the yearly report which will include that the 2020 dues are going up by 50%. Motion to raise the CWT dues by 50% by Ric Coombe. Second by Tom Hilson. Motion carried. He will get the report to Kelly for her to get out in the mail to the Town and Village members.

4. Legal Services: Mark got a call from Kevin Young. They are willing to take over for Jeff if the CWT board changes their mind regarding hiring Jeff as an independent attorney.

5. Reports
a. Easements: Jeff reported that there is no resolution on the language to date. There is going to be a conference call with Kevin, Allison, Shelly and Jeff to discuss the issue. The Planning department doesn’t necessarily agree with Jeff. Jeff and Hilary have been looking at the FEMA deed restrictions, but that raises a lot of other issues. DEC is stepping back from their position. If we don’t do the program, there is no city money for the land acquisitions for flood buy out. The City did put the word “and” in the language to tie it all together.

b. FAD deliverables: No report.
i. Streamside Acquisition: No report

c. Flood Commission Reports: Bruce Dolph reported that Delhi and Andes are gearing up for big projects this spring.

d. CWC report: Tim Cox reported that they pay half the salary for a business consultant for people to do a business plan. This service is free and can be done at CWC. Need to have a business plan in order to get a loan from CWC. There is a new Stormwater person starting January 21 at the CWC. Should be in the new building in March. Jason Merwin reported that some CWC staff and some Supervisors went on a site visit of the construction of the tunnel in Newburgh.

e. Below the Reservoirs: No report

6. Warrants(s) and Treasurer’s Report: William Federice motioned to accept the treasurer’s report and to pay the warrant. Second by Ric Coombe. Motion carried.

7. Other: Tom Hilson asked when does the Water Supply Permit expire. Jeff stated it expires in 2024, but the negotiations will start in 2022.

8. Adjourn: Motion to adjourn the meeting by Tom Hilson. Second by Greg Vurckio. Meeting adjourn at 6:45.

Location: CWC, Main Street, Margaretville, NY
Time: 6:15pm

Present: Ric Coombe, William Federice, Peter Friedel, Wayland Gladstone, Michael McCrary, Mark Tuthill, Greg Vurckio, Scott Grey and Thomas “Almighty” Hilson.

Others: Jason Merwin, Bruce Dolph, Tim Cox, Michelle Yost, Jeff Baker, Nick Carbone and Kelly Mariotti.

1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:18

2. September 16, 2019 Minutes Approval: Moved to approve the minutes by Ric Coombe. Second by Tom “Almighty” Hilson. Motion carried.

3. Reports
a. FAD deliverables:

b. Jeff Baker discussed the NYCFFBO CE #2 language. There is still a disagreement on language between the DEC and Delaware County. The DEC wanted “water quality” as the purpose for the conservation easement and Delaware County would like equal footing for the purpose of “community sustainability” which would allow us to put utilities, bridge abutments, flood plain restorations, etc. DEP/DEC said if using City money, there has to be an easement on the property. At this time the State agrees with us. The City does not. One solution is to get rid of the easement and go to a deed restriction. Nick commented on the fact that Shelly has written several letters reiterating the Counties position and the need to ensure that the hamlets and villages economic sustainability be protected at all cost and if this wasn’t possible that maybe the easements are not the proper approach.

c. Streamside Acquisition: No report

d. Flood Commission: Bruce Dolph commented that things are slowing down for the Walton Commission, Water Street and South Street projects are complete. Mark discussed that the Steele Brook project was necessary because a portion of the old reservoir dam was removed and this created erosion problems downstream. Nick commented that the failed bank was huge and contributing tons of soil into the stream. ACOE visited the site this fall to assess the priority level.

e. CWC report: Tim Cox reported that they plan on moving to their new site sometime in March. Jason reported that all programs are open.

f. Below the Reservoirs: Ric Coombe reported that the sheep are done for the winter. Eight more sheep have been purchased for next year.

4. Warrants(s) and Treasurer’s Report: Moved to approve the Treasurer’s report and payment of the warrant by Bill Federice. Second by Mike McCrary. Motion carried.

5. Other:
* Mark was interviewed by a magazine in Virginia regarding the new Watershed Regs that just got adopted. A new comprehensive set of them have not been printed yet.

* A letter was submitted by Michelle Yost to Paul Lenz requiring why a parcel located on the Schoharie Creek did not get processed in the SAP. Tim pointed out that only letters from the Towns will be considered by the City. Tim reported the Board approved the demolition of the Mt. Tremper bridge in Shandaken.

* Jeff reported that at the end of the year he will be leaving Young & Sommer. He is starting his partial retirement. He will be working mostly from home. He would still like to represent the CWT board. Motion for a resolution to replace Young & Sommer with Jeff Baker. Peter motioned for the resolution. Second by Bud. Motion carried.

6. Adjourn: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 PM by Greg Vurckio. Second by Mike McCrary. Motion carried.