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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 9/30/1996I Rr nrr n 4c- Fri f i/iW;I ic, LI) Mansfield Conservation Cor'"96AUNUSETTS Monday, September 30, 1996 Minutes In Attendance: Shirley Hanlon, Vice - Chair; Commissioners: Christopher Boyer; Jill Druhan - Albanese; Greg Pastore; Jack Smith; Dick Lewis, Conservation Agent and Environmental Planner; Patti Papagno, Commission Secretary Acting Chair Shirley Hanlon called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Minutes August 26,1996 Meeting: Motion: [Pastore/Druhan- Albanese] to accept the Minutes as amended September 16,1996 Meeting: Motion: [Pastore/Boyer] to accept the Minutes as presented. Vote: 4 -0 -0 Vote: 4 -0 -0 Certificate of Compliance Ii 211 -374 - Mac Homes - Stearns Hill -- Lots 103,104 and 116: No individual Orders of Condition on any of these lots. Motion: [Pastore/Boyer] to issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance. Vote: 4 -0 -0 Old/New Business Master Plan: There is a meeting on October 8, 1996 to discuss the Master Plan. The Consultant to the Planning Board has finished the first three sections as well as the fourth which is about alternative options. The Planning Board has copy of these materials. Ms Hanlon mapped out what has been discussed at the Master Plan meetings and provided a brief update of what is presently taking place conceming the meetings held to establish a Master Plan. Taunton River Watershed Alliance: This organization is helping to educate people who are putting together Grant Applications. One item brought to attention was the Canoe Aquifer Area. They are requesting a letter of support from the Mansfield Conservation Commission. Mansfield Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 30, 1996 Page 2 Motion: [Pastore/Boyer] to send a letter of support to the Taunton River Watershed Alliance. Vote: 4 -0 -0 Canoe River Meeting: EGA has a program. There is a Canoe River Meeting on Thursday. Easton has a Grant writer and she has expressed the ability and willingness to work on Grant Applications for the Canoe River Group. Hopefully Mansfield will be able to use her expertise. Meeting Announcement: The State will be holding the second annual meeting of the Massachusetts Wetland and Banking Programs on Saturday, October, 19, 1996, and they will be meeting at UMass in Worcester. No charge. Request for Determination of Applicability Michael Ross — Request for Determination of Applicability Re: 26 Cavan Crossing Mr, and Mrs. Ross were present at the Hearing. A copy of a sketch from Gedman Architects was presented and it includes the addition of a two car garage. Mr. Lewis noted that there will be no tree cutting done. There is an existing driveway. Motion: [Pastore/Boyer] to issue a Negative 3 Order of Conditions. Mr. Lewis agreed with this decision. Vote: 4 -0 -0 Mansfield Lions Club — Request for Determination of Applicability Re: Fulton Pond Park, West Street Cleaning out of "Frog Pond' which is within 100 feet of a wetland resource area. Mr. Lewis represented the Lions Club. The pond is under 10,000 square feet but given the proximity of the pond to the river they felt it would trigger a review by the Conservation Commission. The pond was built in the 1970's. They have since removed the debris on other occasions. They would like to go in to clean out this debris. It could be pumped down so it can be done in low water. This would allow people to get in to do hand cleaning, no machinery. There may be trucks to remove the materials. It may be possible that the DPW will do this work If there is any pumping, it will be done where it will not create silt. It is about one foot deep. They are seeking a Negative Order of Conditions. Motion: [Pastore/Dnuhan- Albanese] to issue a Negative 3 Order of Conditions. (Jack Smith abstained.) Old/New Business -- Continued Vote: 4 -0 -1 Discussion with Lee Azinheira, Town Engineer & Pare Engineering, Consultants Re: Repair and Restoration of Fulton Pond Dam Mansfield Conservation Commission Meeting Miimtes September 30, 1996 Page 3 Mr. Azinheira provided a brief history concerning when the project. The September, 1987 report identified deficiencies and Pare Engineers have now taken a look at what has not been done to date and what is currently necessary to resolve this situation. Mr. John Robedeau pointed out that there are two additional problems with the dam and they are: 1. High hazard dam (could be loss of life if the dam collapsed); and, 2. Existing 'structure does not handle a 100 year flood event. A seepage problem also exists. If the 1987 recenmrendations were implemented, it reduces the Town's liability resulting from a dam break. The spillway would pass the 100 year flood. They must get all permitting in order so it can be put out to bid. They would like this to be put out to bid ahead of time. They will get the design to 75% to file applications. Mr. Lewis suggested they cut down the concrete spillway. Mr. Smith requested they flag the trees they wish to take down. They will try to preserve the area as much as possible. A set of plans was left for the Commission to review. General discussion on the specifics of the design so far. Commission felt it is important to try to leave as many trees as possible and reduce impact to the downstream banks along the river. Plans are at 30% design state. All design work is funded. Neat Meeting: The Conservation Conuuission will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 1996. Adjournment: Motion: [Pastore/Boyer] to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. E` '