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Home My WebLink AboutConservation Minutes 6/9/1986m 0 l.J MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COPfPfMISSION ' MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1986 PAGE ONE # NOV 16% Members Present: Chairman Sweet, Commissioners r, Gr Pia 1, O'Neill, Ouellette The meeting was called to order at 7 :39 p.m. WETLAND PROTECTION ACT HEARING MARK AUDET, 107 BIRD ROAD With the concurrence of the Board, the hearing on the Abbreviated Notice of Intent dated May 27, 1986 opened at 8:10, despite lack of a DEQE file number. An inspection of the contour map generated discussion regarding the completeness of the plans. MOTION: To continue the hearing until the Commission receives a proper set of plans showing contour lines as well as the wetlands on either side of the land in question. (O'Neill - Barr) VOTED It was noted that a re- publication notice was required, and that no work can be done on the site at this time. The hearing was continued at 8 :19 p.m. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Letter from Ring, Rudnick, etc. about Cease and Desist order re septic systems work. After some discussion, the Commission decided to request the advice of Jack Dwyer, town counsel, before any response is drafted, since the meaning and intent of the letter were unclear to the Commissioners. 2. Memorandum from Barbara Hagg, Town Accountant requesting that all invoices related to Hurricane Gloria be turned in by June 12. 3. Memorandum from Town Manager requesting that Boards and Commissions appoint an individual to secure the meeting room and /or office after every evening meeting. 4. Memorandum from Dinah Amsden, Library Director regarding Mansfield Public Library Archive Materials. 5. Invitation to Annual Meeting of the Land Preservation Society of Norton (June 9 at 8:00 p.m.). 6. Letter from Lou Amoruso of 6 Brookside Ave. chastising the Commission regarding their lack of response with regard to a Zoning Board of Appeals hearing on the 150- rental unit to be located in the Ryan Elliot industrial park. It was noted by the Commissioners that this was not the only opportunity the Commission would have to comment upon the project. It was felt that Mr. Amoruso should be notified when the Conservation Commission considers this case and makes its determination. 7. Letter and invoice from MACC re 1987 dues bill of $145.00, including explanation of increase. NOTION: To pay the bill. (O'Neill - Ouellette) VOTED MANSFIEU CONSERVATION =Z1MISSION MONDAY" IJUNE' 9, '1986 MINUTES' PAGE TWO 8. Proposed final Orders drafted by DEQE, dated May 30th, regarding File SE211 -126 (Matthew Estates) were read aloud. It was pointed out that the two -week period for submission of written comments had almost elapsed. It was also noted that the proposed orders answer the question of who will maintain the oil separators; the town is responsible after the street is accepted. MOTION: To send a copy of the final Order of Conditions to the DPW or Town Manager, highlighting the "no salt" stipulation and noting that the town should anticipate a maintenance contract for the oil separators. (Graham - Ouellette) VOTED 9. Letter from Patricia Gagnon, dated May 28, 1986, requesting that a hold be placed on her Notice of Intent regarding Balcolm Ridge Estates, because the developer has also filed. A suggestion was made to take a second look at the property, using plans at town hall. 10. Letter from Executive Office of Communities and Development: RFP's available for planning grants. 11. Job description of the Conservation Agent was received from Rande Wilson, who noted that he will interview the final three candidates after the field has been narrowed by the Commission. Questions arose as to whether the Agent will be required to attend meetings. It was decided that the Agent would be required to attend at times. Discussion followed regarding where to advertise this position. MOTION: To advertise in the Mansfield News, Attleboro Sun - Chronicle, Providence Journal, Boston Globe, Herald, Brockton Enterprise, State Department of Agriculture, MACC. (O'Neil) AMENDED MOTION: As above, but delete Herald and Enterprise. (Barr - Graham; O'Neill opposed; Ouellette abstained VOTED Questions were raised about whether advertising would come from the Conservation Commission budget; Commissioner Barr will clarify this issue with the Town Manager. Copy for the advertisement was drafted by Commissioner Mandell. After a reading of the draft, Commissioner Barr suggested adding a deadline of July 14 for receipt of applications. The final advertisement read as follows: CONSERVATION AGENT (Part Time: Approximately 18 3/4 hrs. per week) The Conservation Agent will have responsibility for serving as agent for and advisor to the Conservation Commission. Primary responsibility will be to aid in enforcement of all applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations. (continued on next page) MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMM14ISSION MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1986 PAGE THREE Requirements: • Strong organizational skills as well as ability to deal tactfully yet effectively. • B.S. or B.A. in environmental studies, with engineering or planning degree preferred. • One year experience in an allied area and knowledge of Wetlands Protection Act (MGL 131) helpful. • Attendance at evening meetings required at times. • Transportation required. A complete job description is available at the Town Clerk's office. Please send letter and resume to: Conservation Commission Mansfield Town Hall 50 West St. Mansfield, MA 02048 Responses should be received by July 14, 1986. MOTION: To hold off paying dues to NACC until cost of advertising has been determined. (O'Neill - Barr; all in favor) VOTED NOTION: To place ad as written by Commissioner Mandell and amended by Andy Barr. (O'Neill - Barr; Ouellette abstaining) VOTED ORDER OF CONDITIONS - SE211 -165 Sturdy Memorial Hospital 200 Copeland Drive 1. Per plans dated May 2, 1986, provide revised invert at exit of the three drainage pipes. 2. Extend rip rap at roof drain exit down to elevation 177 feet. 3. Provisions should be made so that the third pipe can be capped or reduced. 4. All other work shall be done per plan dated May 2, 1986. MOTION: To issue the Orders of Condition as written. (Barr - Mandell; all in favor) VOTED HOME DEVELOPERS INC. Lot 3, Branch Street Plans for lot will be re -done showing where the dirt pile and "puddle" are right now; house will be moved at least 30 feet toward the road, leaching field will be moved sideways into a 50' stretch toward the second house; third house will be moved away from wetland. A suggestion was made to request a filing on Lot 2. MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMUMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1986 PAGE FOUR ORDER OF CONDITIONS - SE211 -164 Bungay Lake Associates c/o Terry Ltameri- Kinter 865C Oakridge Ave. No. Attleboro, MA 02760 1. Work shall be done per Attachment A in locations shown on Plan A and Plan B. 2. Mansfield portion of lake shall be done last in order to protect fish spawning areas. MOTION: To issue the Orders of Condition as written. (O'Neil - Ouellette; all in favor) VOTED BY -LAWS MOTION: To meet next Monday for a work study session, particularly to discuss the by -laws, at 7 :30 p.m. [At this point, Chairman Sweet left the meeting and Commissioner O'Neill acted as chair for the remainder of the meeting.] (Barr - Ouellette; all in favor) VOTED CAMELOT ESTATES Commissioner Barr requested a chronology of the events and conditions of Camelot Estates, since Mr. Broderick had estimated a date of completion which apparently had not been met, after receiving permission to begin construction. The Planning Board had indicated its concern about the current state of construction. MOTION: That the Commission send a letter to Mr. Broderick requesting that he appear before the Board on June 16 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss progress on Camelot Estates. (Mandell - Barr; all in favor) VOTED UNAUTHORIZED WORK AT 45 WILLIAMS STREET MOTION: To send letter as written by Commissioner Graham, stating that no further work can be done without the proper wetland permits and informing Mr. Blackman that if the Commission does not receive a Notice of Intent by June 30th, appropriate action will be taken. (Graham - Barr; all in favor) VOTED FRANCIS AVENUE MOTION: To request that a notice of intent be filed, since the site walk raised concerns about drainage and wetlands boundary. (Ouellette - Graham; all in favor) VOTED MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1986 MINUTES PAGE FIVE MOTION TO ADJOURN: (Barr - Graham; all in favor) VOTED The meeting was adjourned at 11 :46 p.m. The next meeting of the Conservation Commission will be held on June 16, 1986. Approved by: cl,- � , Date to Town Clerk: // � 9 - 96 /pkf