P.O. Box 381
Norwalk, CT 06852-0381
Board of Directors:
Joel Zaremby
President
6 Old Rock Lane
838-7194
jzaremby@westnorwalk.org
Bob Wagman
Vice President
36 Morehouse Lane
852-9332
bwagman@westnorwalk.org
Galen Wells
Secretary
224 West Norwalk Road
866-9045
gwells@westnorwalk.org
Linda Forcellina
Treasurer
6 Betmarlea Road
838-3444
jforcellina@westnorwalk.org
Chris Potts
Corresponding Secretary
73 Nursery Street
847-5824
cpotts@westnorwalk.org
Candide Valadares
6 Styles Lane
858-2233
cvaladares@westnorwalk.org
Regina Krummel
21 Little Fox Lane
853-7147
rkrummel@westnorwalk.org
Ron Brown
89 W. Norwalk Rd.
Norwalk, CT 06850
853-4822
rbrown@westnorwalk.org
Jeff Danziger
282 Richards Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
203-838-6701
jdanziger@westnorwalk.org
Ron Paladino
14 Redcoat Road
Norwalk, CT 06850
203-849-9150
rpaladino@westnorwalk.org
Martin O’Connell
12 Coachmans Court
Norwalk, CT 06850
847-9824
moconnell@westnorwalk.org
Margaret Karl
19 Betmarlea Rd.
Norwalk, CT 06850
838-0770
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Minutes West Norwalk Association Board of Directors Meeting
February 4th 2008
Directors in Attendance: Peggy Yff, Ron Paladino, Jim Hirshfield, Bob Wagman,
Chris Potts, Charles Wilhelm, and Regina Krummel, Gay Mac Leod (for Joel Zaremby)
Visitors:
Common Council Members for District E- William Krummel, Andy Conroy,
And Hal Alvord – Dept of Public Works.
In addition residents with concerns about flooding:,
Bill McClenahan -19 Geneva Rd.
Syndi Buckley/Ron Buckley 14 Shadybrook Lane
Marlene Cohen 285 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton
Ken D’ Arinzo 28 Morehouse Lane
Molly Wash 1 Mckendry Court, Rowayton
Nancy Nelson 37 Prince’s Pine
Al Pfiser 36 Prince’s Pine
Ken and Rosemary Romano 30 Bonnybrook Rd.
Meeting called to order at 7:36 PM in room 217 at NCC.
Minutes from January approved.
Treasure Report approved.
Discussion:
Hal Alvord recaps flooding Issues: Basically the city has two issues, flooding
and erosion of land. DEP has responsibility of correcting river issues but repair of eroded banks is the owner’s responsibility..
There are several rivers/streams of concern- 5 Mile River, Stonybrook, and
Norwalk River. Residents were most concerned about the 5 Mile River and
flooding of their homes. All expressed frustration about fixing the problem.
Bob Wagman has put together a list of 78 names with homes
that have been affected by the flooding. There are over 200 properties
along the river. There was a group suggestion that we involve State Reps Bob
Duff and Larry Caffero to assist. We should also keep the Mayor updated.
Information should be gathered and presented, and involve all of the
above elected officials, and Norwalk Conservation Department. Bob Wagman
offered to follow through.
The meeting and its purpose should be advertised, so flooding victims
have direction and a voice. Suggested ways to reach them were flyers, our website,
and Channel 12 news. NOTE: There is a gap here; what meeting are we referring to?
A Watershed study (including Darien and New Canaan) will be conducted
By DEP (they are seeking funding). It was mentioned that a possible Hazard Fund
is available (possibly a million dollars) The Hazard Mitigation Fund is available to prevent future damage. Several residents discussed that they filed a claim with
FEMA reporting damage from the April 15th storm. Only one resident claimed he received any money back from the government.
Hal, who worked for the Core of Engineers recommended not to go
to them to obtain help with controlling the flooding issues. Stated we would
end up with levees, and not the way to solve the problem.
Hal warned the residents that a Cost/Benefit ratio analysis would
be prepared before any funds would be allocated to address the flooding issue.
The ratio should be less than 1:1. For example, it would cost one million to repair, and in turn
Insurance bills for the damage incurred would equal to or greater than $ One million.
Hal mentioned that a phone number of 854-3200 (customer service) can
be called at the first sight of any flooding.
New Business
Concern over dumpster billboard at NCC on Richards Avenue. Several
West Norwalk residents had contacted WNA to complain about the “Can Man”
Advertisement. Hal informed us the city (DPW) owns the trash can, and approves
Of the creative. He stated the “Can Man” pays the city ($10) for advertising and in
Turn keeps the trash can and surrounding area clean. Hal stated he would
Evaluate whether the trash can is blocking vision to traffic. Bill Krummel
Noted that the creative “Can Man” campaign might be an aesthetic problem
And not necessarily the actual trash can.
Still need to:
Set date for Spring Newsletter
Set date for spring clean-up and planting of bulbs
Old Business
Bob Wagman discussed CNNA update and WNA representative needed.
Peggy suggested alternating each board member to attend the meeting (once
A month). William Van Deventer will attend the first meeting.
WNA meeting running very late will cover remaining Old Business at the March
Meeting.
City Scan update
Tree Alliance
Meeting House Society update
WNA and Fox Run PTO
By-law standing committees
Membership dues
Assignment of Street Captain
Getting advertising for Website
The next meeting will be on March 3.
Meeting adjoined at 9:40