HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 05/13/1975Minutes of the Meeting
May 13, 1975
Present; Jane Sheehan, David Devnew, Fred Rys, Paul Boyden,
and Charles Meszoely.
Meeting opened at 7:45 P.M.
Engineer Robert Abbey met with the Commission to discuss
the conservation of a large oak tree on East Street. Mry
Boyden stated that he had talked. to Mr. Bancroft of Bancroft
Tree Service, and that, Mr. Bancroft had offered the. Cgmml.ssion
2 free estimates. `there was discussion of the Commission set-
ting a precedent for such matters, and Charles Meszoely said
that he would get some information of the viability of the tree.
Nos. Sheehan discussed the tree that would be'planted at -the
Fisher -Richardson House this fall.
Fred. Rys reported on the progress of the Self Help application.
Dave Devnew discussed the possibility of the town setting up
a shooting range. Mr. Devnew also discussed the wort: of the
Boy Scouts on the York property. i
The Transit Seeding (file # 21111) hatch act hearing was again
discussed. A letter had been received' from the State asking
if a meeting had been set up between between the Wading River
Associates' attorney and the Commission. Paul Boyden moved
that a letter be sent to the State informing them that the
Commission has been advised by Town. Counsel to drop the issue.
Charles Meszoely seconded the motion, adding that a copy -of
the letter from Town Counsel should also accompany this letter.i
Voted all in flavor. M`;°. Boyden will speak to Chairman Jones
about drafting this le.rter.
'David Devnew moved to pay Marydee Flynn 130.61. for expenses
in connection with the Creat Woods acquisition,, Seconded by
Charles Meszoq,ly, all in favor.
Q. Devnew also moved that the remaining taxes of 118.20 -be
paid. Seconded by Charles Meszoely, all in favor.
Also discussed was the outlet control at Fulton Pond. There
seemed to be no more complaints from the nei:hWors about water
In the cellars.
There was discussion of the -Girl Scouts doing a conservation
project in the future.
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Charles Meszoely roved that Jane Sheehan be the Commission
member in char;e of keeping track of meetings and any special
meetings. Seconded by Paul Boyden, voted all in favor.
Paul Boyden discussed having Miss Hanson from East STreet file
for a hatch. Act hearing in regard to cleaning out the pond on
her property. There was discussion, and it was decided that
she should file. She will be notified in writing ,of this.
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