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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 03/11/1975MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION i Minutes of the Meeting March 11, 1975 Present: B. Jones, F. Rys, J. Sheehan, D. Devnew, P. Boyden, C. Meszoely. Meeting opened at 7:37 p.m. Review of the February 1'I minutes: F. Rys explained that for Self Help funds, the money can be appropriated by the Town first, then applied for with Self Help. Details will be checked into on this. Regarding plans for an outlet control for Kingman Pond, Paul Boyden said that a completely different type should be looked at. Regarding priority for conservation -recreation land acquisitions for this year's town meeting, R. Jones suggested that the Recreation Commission and Great Woods Study Committee get together with the Conservation. Commission to discuss priorities. C. Meszoely reported that Lou Andrews was now chairman of the Great Woods Study Committee, and that all the land in Phase I of the acquisition plan had been acquired in the Great Woods. P. Boyden discussed 2 tax forms on pieces of property acquired that had not been paid. These will be forwarded to the Study Committee. R. Jones reported that he had spoken to residents in the Factory Pond area, and that they might assist the Commission in getting more information on this. D. Devnew discussed the project to clear the conservation land off Ware Street, and that Mr. Allen Willis would be taking Boy Scouts there on over- night trips to help with this. R. Jones discussed getting on the Selectmen's agenda to talk about Mill Pond. Also discussed were the water rights and funds for engineering plans for this. Town Counsel's opinion regarding the Wading River Associates' attorney was discussed. After discussion, the Commission said that the minutes of the April 23t 1974, meeting would be sent to Attorney Muri. During the discus- sion, C. Meszoely moved that a letter be sent to Attorney Kuri, representing Wading River Associates, but after further discussion withdrew the motion. , Regarding the DPW hearing for Route 495 extension, J. Sheehan reported that at the hearing, she had restated the Commission's hope that the specifications for construction would include controls over salination. C. Meszoely also at- tended the hearing, and expressed appreciation that the trumpet intersection had been incorporated into the plans. R. Jones moved to accept the minutes of February 11. C. Meszoely seconded the motion, and it was voted 5 - 0. C. Meszoely moved that the minutes of the February 25 Seconded by J. Sheehan, voted all in favor. MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of the Meeting March 11, 1975 Page 2 Mrs. Jellinek's letter of March 11 was read and made a part of the minutes. (Attached). The Commission discussed Lot 1 on Brown Terrace, the subject of this letter. C. Meszoely moved to send a letter to the building inspector saying that the commission's intent in this matter was only that a septic system was not to be built in the area to be filled. A copy of this will be sent to the Board of Health. This was seconded by R. Jones, voted all in favor. Also discussed, Mr, Robert Libbeyts contract proposal for the Kingman Pond project. Mr. Jones reported that he would be meeting with Mr. Boyden, Mr. libbey, and the Tovn Manager in this regard on Thursday. From the Easton Conservation Commission, letter regarding a zoning change article for their town meeting. C. Meszoely moved that a letter of -response be sent, stating that the Mansfield Conservation Commission would be concerned with any project that might endanger the town's water supply, and asking to be kept informed of this. Seconded by P. Boyden, voted all in favor. The Town Engineer met with the Commission to explain how elevations were read, bearings on plans, drainage, and other matters regarding the reading of plans. File #211-16 (Chavaree) was reviewed, along with the superseding order of con- ditions that the State would issue. After discussion, C. Meszoely moved that the Commission go on record with the State with a letter including the follow- ing: that the Mansfield Conservation Commission has walked the area and found that some brooks are not shown on the map or plans and that the State should send out a field representative to make an on-site inspection,.before the final conditions ase issued. This was seconded by R. Jones, and voted all in favor. C. Meszoely moved to pay a bill to the Mansfield Press for $28.04. Seconded by J. Sheehan, so voted. Regarding File #211-2 (Magna Vista II), R. Jones reported that the DNR had accepted the Commission's order of conditions previously issued, and that an extension of a year was being sought. C. Meszoely moved to adjourn at 10:35 p.m. Seconded by J. Sheehan, so voted. Minutes Approved April 11 1975 Secretary -2-