HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 01/14/1975MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting
January 14, 1975
Present: R. Jones, D. Devnew, J. Sheehan, P. Boyden, S. Sweet, C. Meszoely,
F. Rys
Meeting opened at 7:30 p.m.
Minutes of Nov. 26, 1974, meeting read. Motion by D. Devnew to accept as
read, seconded, all in favor.
Minutes of Dec. 10, 1974, meeting read. C. Meszoely moved that the minutes
be accepted with the following changes: Page 1, 2nd paragraph, regarding
copy of letter to Dennis Hannon being sent to Recreation Commission, add "a
copy of the letter was sent." Page 19 last paragraph, line 4, add word "stone"
after "demolish". Also, on Page 2, paragraph 61 line 1 - add word"illegal"
before "road". Motion seconded by J. Sheehan, voted.
First item on agenda - election of chairman. C. Meszoely nominated Robert
Jones. Seconded by S. Sweet, voted 6-0. R. Jones nominated P. Boyden for
Vice Chairman, seconded and passed, 6-0.
P. Boyden reported he had received two complaints on the Fulton Pond water
level. Mr. Anthony Farinella of Dean Street complained that pump in his
cellar was coming on more frequently than usual and asked that something
be done about the pond. Mr. Boyden said he referred Mr. Farinella to the----'
Town Manager, and it was decided that the boards would be taken out of the
control device. The second complaint was received from Arthur Faria, Head
Custodian of the Schools, that the basement of Roland Green S. was wet. Mr.
Boyden said he had measured the depth of the Rumford River at the High Street
bridge, and it averaged 6 - 8 " above normal. Project engineer Robert Lib -
bey suggested to Mr. Boyden that elevation shots be taken to determine if
it was the 151.75' specified in the contract. He also suggested that 6 - 8
of the blocks on the control device be turned slightly to help alleviate
the problem. R. Jones discussed the raceway which had been used before
being piped underground. P. Boyden said the remaining boards could not be
moved due to the pressure of the water. He also said he had.made 7 calls and
visited 2 homes and that there were no other problems. Alternatives suggested ---m
were:
o Even up all blocks to 151.75' elevation
o Repitch slope at face of dam
o Put in another raceway
Have a device so that the boards could be taken out more quickly
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R. Jones thought elevations should be taken first to see if it were the pond
causing the problem, although he did not think it was.
C. Meszoely discussed sending letter to Recreation Commission asking that it'
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submit a proposal for Recreational plans for Fulton Pond. After discussion,
it was decided to send a letter.
R. Jones reported that the Fish Hatchery would possibly stock the pond with
trout.
Regarding plans for Boy Scouts to help on the York property, D. Devnew said
that Allen Willis wanted a letter. There was discussion of footbridges and
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levelling the parking area near the road. R. Jones said that it may in=
volve a Wetlands hearing for the filling. The Commission will see if a
rough draft can be drawn up and a plan made. Also discussed was the sign
to be erected showing name mentioned in deed to parcels. D. Devnew will
check into getting sign made at the Southeastern Regional School.
J. Sheehan announced a February 14 dinner to be given by the-N.R.T.
Copy of a memo from the Great Woods Study Committee to the Board of Select-
men regarding stream cleaning. In this same regard, Robinson Brook was
discussed.
Copy of a letter of award from the Town Manager to Terry Edwa4ds Company.(
In this letter, the method of payment to the Town for the gravel to be re-
moved from the pond is specified.
Bill from Hathaway for blasting ledge at Fulton Pond in the amount of $375.
C. Meszoely moved to approve this for payment (will be deducted from amount
Hathawy pays to Town for gravel from Fulton Pond, seconded and voted all
in favor.
Change order for resloping and regrading beach at Rumford Avenue side of
Fulton Pond 0720. This was already approved.
The balance in the Conservation Commission's expense account was discussed.
C. Meszoely moved that Chairman Jones and Vice Chairman Boyden be authorized
to go before the FinCom to seek appropriate funds to carry the Commission
to the end of the year(fisdal year). Seconded by Fred Rys, voted all in favor.
Copy of Planning Board's letter to Dennis Verdi of the U.S.D.A., Soil Conser-
vation Service regarding Hodges Brook evaluation.
Copy of letter from Charles F. Kennedy, Director and Chief Engineer of the
Div. of Waterways, to Robert Chaveree requesting more information on his
Project (#211-16) so that superceeding Order of Conditions can be issued.
J. Sheehan suggested that the Commission ought to have some pictures of the
area, so P. Boyden will take some.
From Great Woods Study Committee, letter informing Commission that verbal
confirmation has been received regarding Self -Help funds. School Street
right of way was also mentioned and after discussion, F. Hys made the fol-
lowing motion: that the Conservation Commission, as a follow-up to P. Boy -
den's phone call, send a letter by registered mail, return receipt requested,
asking that the right of way be retained to the Great Woods at School Street,
and that a reply should be made no later than January so that no further
legal action would be taken. Seconded by J. Sheehan, passed.
Notice of seminar sponsored by Co-operative Extension Servicev to be held in
Brockton, on Jan. 29.
Notice of hearing to be held on Jan. 21 on application of Owens-Illinois from
Board of Appeals.
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The secretary will submit list of commission members' names and addresses
to receive conservation newsletters.
Letter will be sent to Selectmen asking to submit an article for the Town
Meeting warrant to purchase 40 acres of Sweet property.
P. Boyden reported he had contacted owners of Factory Pond dnd they were
willing to discuss this with Conservation Commission members.
R. Jones read the report submitted for the Annual Report.
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The November,1974 amendments to the Wetlands Protection Act were discussed.
R. Jones suggested that Town Counsel be asked to come in and -explain this
to the commission, and also the extent of the commission's power under this
Act. J. Sheehan discussed having the Chairman (f the Foxboro Conservation
Commission come in to discuss Foxboro's experience with the Homart Shopping
Center.
P. Boyden reported that Mr. Taylor on East Street has never conformed to
the Order of Conditions, Motion by Mr. Boyden to inform the Building Inspec-
tor and ask him to check -to see if the work has been done, and if not, then
give the owner 15 days to comply or pay fine of $100 a day (15 days from
receipt of letter). This will be done by registered mail. Seconded and passed.
F. lips reported that there was an area across from Sweet's on Otis Street that
looked as though it were being filled.
There was discussion of the Environmental Impact Statement regarding the new
route 25. J. Sheehan will write a letter on behalf of the Commission with
the following:
o no mention was made in the wildlife study of the deer in area.
o will existing trails for recreation purposes be out off or destroyed.
o in the proposed open space, the Great Woods were not included.
Mrs. Margot Jellinek met with the Commission to discuss a possible earth re-
moval bylaw for the Town Meeting warrant. The proposal was read, and the
Commission discussed this. A special meeting will be called for next Tuesday
for this and other business. Mrs. Jellinek discussed Robinson Brook. This
was taken under advisement. Mrs. Jellinek reported that material ordered for
removal from a Brown Avenue lot has not been removed. R. Jones said that the
Commission will look into this.
Motion to adjourn by C. Meszoely, seconded by F. Rys at 10:05 p.m. All in
favor.
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