HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 6/2/1986MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1986
Members Present: Chairman Sweet, Commissioners Ouellette, Graham,
O'Neill and Mandell
The meeting was called to order at 7:44 p.m.
Correspondence
1. Letter from Bert Cook regarding our letter of April 2, 1986 in con-
nection with the referral of all plans to the Commission.
2. Memorandum from the Building Inspector regarding the Cannata matter
on Elm Street.
3. Letter from the Audubon Society regarding groundwater information
flyers published by them.
4. Final budget figures voted for following year.
Wetland Protection Act Hearing
Home Developers, Inc.
Lot 3, Branch Street
A Wetland Protection Act Hearing was held on a Notice of Intent dated
This project involves the construction of a single family dwelling within
100 feet of a wetland. See attached summary.
Secretarial Interviews
Deborah Hillman - Deborah is a secretary at the Middle School. She works
there until 3:00 p.m. every day. She has a word processor at home and takes
shorthand.
Leslie Comeau - Leslie is at home with young children. She would not
have a problem with the lateness of the meetings; her husband is able to
watch the children. Leslie does not take shorthand.
Paula Foresman - Paula also has a word processor at home and runs a home
business there. She is looking for a more predictable work schedule. She
would not have any problems making arrangements for her children during the
meetings.
Wendy Palanza - Wendy is presently working part -time in physical therapy.
She has no children and would like to spend more time at home.
MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1986 PAGE TWO
Conservation Constable
Richard Carey appeared before the Commission to get some signatures on his
papers for the job of conservation constable. He stated he was also interested
in the position of conservation agent. He is employed by the state for
approximately 20 - 25 hours a week as a landscape coordinator. His address
is 460 Williams Street and his telephone numbers are: Home - 339 -3478 and
Office - 727 -2607.
Job Description for Conservation Agent
The Commission members were supplied with a copy of a proposed job description
for the conservation agent and a draft copy of an advertisement for the news-
papers. The main thrust of the job description is that the Commission and
the Chairman would not relinquish any authority, but rather the agent would
work autonomously with the Commission, or would be the watchdog for the
Commission. Commissioner Graham suggested that the list of responsibilities
be prioritized and that a list of special projects be prepared. It was
agreed that if Rande Wilson requested any changes, the Commission members
had no problem with Chairman Sweet acting on that and going over it with
Rande.
Commissioner Ouellette had attended a conference and came away with the
following as a suggested shopping list for the Commission:
- Two cameras -- a Polaroid for instant photos and a 110 for photos that
would keep longer in the event of court cases, etc.
- 100 foot tape
- stakes and flags
- post -hole shovel
Environmental Impact Conference Regarding
the Village at Mansfield Depot
Commissioner Ouellette attended an environmental impact conference regarding
the Village at Mansfield Depot. She stated it was her feeling that every-
thing was over 100 feet from the edge of wetlands. She had some concerns,
however, regarding the drainage in the direction of Evans and Granada Circles.
* if wetlands were per plans
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MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1986 PAGE THREE
It was suggested the Commission obtain a copy of the plans and schedule
a site walk of the project. It was agreed to walk the site at 6:30 p.m.
on Monday, June 9, 1986.
Discussion Regarding By -law Committee
Commissioner Graham suggested those Commission members interested in
drafting by -laws meet one -half hour before each meeting to draft some
recommendations.
C. Pietrafetta
Erick Road Matter
Mrs. Pietrafetta asked for some clarification on a couple of points.
She asked if the Commission members were convinced there was a pond on
the site. Commissioners Graham and Mandell stated they would be interested
in pursuing the issue and if in fact there was a pond on the site, a com-
pensation area should be provided for. Commissioners Graham and Mandell
also stated they felt a cease and desist order should be issued by the
Commission. Chairman Sweet disagreed, stating he felt the DEQE should do
the enforcing.
MOTION That the Conservation Commission issue a
cease and desist order to Mansfield Associates
Realty Trust for all work under appeal for Lot
3 and that the Commission ask that the DEQE
issue a cease and desist order as well until
resolution of the appeal.
(O'Neill - Ouellette; all in fpvor) VOTED
MOTION That the Commission determine:
(i) if an area subject to protection
existed and was filled; and (ii) if so,
when was it filled and how big was it.
'(Mandell - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED
Secretary
NOTION That the Commission ask Paula Foresman
to be the part -time secretary for the
Commission and after her acceptance,
notify the other three candidates.
(Ouellette - Mandell; all in favor) VOTED
MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1986
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Site Plan Review
Robinson Estates - Will require the filing of a Notice of Intent.
MOTION To adjourn.
(O'Neill - Mandell; all in favor) VOTED
The meeting was adjourned at 12 :22 a.m.
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Date to Town Clerk:
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