HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 08/13/1974MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting
August 13, 1974
Meeting opened at 7:37 P.m -
Members present: David Devnew, Charles A. M. Meszoely, Fred Rys,
Paul Boyden, and Robert Jones
Engineer Robert Libbey met with the Commission to discuss laws or
bylaws regarding earth removal from the present operation at Fulton
Pond and the possible future removal of gravel from Kingman Pond.
He:stated that he thought there were no applicable laws one way or
.the other. There was discussion of the Charter, and Carole Andrews
of the Charter Commission stated that the Charter did not bpply to
the Town Bylaws already in existence. Robert Jones stated that it
was now up to the Commission to get an opinion from Town Counsel.
Also discussed was the rip -rap.
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At 8:00 p.m. a Wetlands Protection Act Hearing was held on the appli-
cation of Mr. Karl D. Clemmey of 750 South Street. (Verbatim trans-
cript attached to these minutes.) Hearing was closed at 8:20 p.m.
Mr. Jones advised Mr. Clemmey that he would be informed of the Com-
mission's decision within 21 days. Mr. Clemmey left the meeting.
There Was discussion, and then Mr. Paul Boyden moved that the plan
as submitted by James Freeman for Karl Clemmey be accepted as is
under the proper conditions as required by statute. This.motion was
seconded by Charles Meszoely, and was voted all in favor.
At 8:30 p.m. a Wetlands Protection Act Hearing was held on the appli-
cation of Mrs. Annie L. Bauer of 880 Maple Street. (Verbatim trans-
oript attached to these minutes.) Hearing was closed at 8:43 p.m.
Paul Boyden moved that nominations be opened for names for the acting
chairmanship.' Charles Meszoely moved that Robert Jones be acting
chairman. Zb�. Meszoely's motion was seconded by Mr. Boyden. Mr. Dev- {{{
new moved that the nominations be closed. This was seconded by Mr. Rys.
Vote was 4-o with Mr. Jones abstaining.
After discussion, Mr. Meszoely moved that the conditions. on Mrs. Bauer's
Notice of Conditions be as follows: that the fill be covered with a
soil or loam suitable for growing vegatation, and that if the land in
question was ever to be used for any other purpose, that Mrs. Bauer must
:return to the Commission. Mr. Rys seconded this motion, and it was voted
all in favor. Mr. Meszoely amended his motion to include the phrase, "in
view that the filling might be accidental".
Mr. Robert Eames met with the Commission to explain his planand discuss
the possibility of changing the course of the *ck Bay Brook through 5
'lots in the development there. A possible Green Belt was discussed, and
the Commission members agreed that it would be advantageous to walk this
area. Mr. Meszoely suggested that on a project of this size, that it
would be wise to consult Boston first.
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Mr. Rye read a copy of a letter from the Commonwealth of Mass.,
Department of Natural. Resources, Division of Conservation -ser-
vices, to Mrs. Mary D. Flynn of the Great Woods Study Committee,
approving ($64,000 for acquisition purposes.
Memo from Town engineer to Board of Selectmen was discussed re-
garding Mill Pond ownership. Robert Jones moved that the Commis-
sion endorse an article for the up -coming special Town Meeting'to
take the pond bottom by eminent domain, based on the report of the
Town engineer. Paul Boyden seconded this motion, voted all in
favor.
The Tree Planting Program was discussed.
Letter from Mr. Hathaway was read. He stated that he had run into
problems and -has had to order more pipe, which he will not be able
to get delivered until the end of August. He asked that the Commis-
sion extend the contract conclusion date until September 30, 1974•
A copy of Deborah Button's letter of resignation to the Board of
Selectmen was read. The Commission members expressed their regrets
at having lost a valued member of the Commission.
Other items discussed were the Great Woods Study Committee.and the
JStanley York Property.,
Motion to adjourn made by Charles Meszoely at 9:45 p.m. Seconded by
David Devnew, so voted.
Minutes Accept ad ,