HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 10/17/1983MANSFIELD CONSERVATION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1983
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MINUTES
PAGE ONE
Members present: Chairwoman Royle; Commissioners Bonnie, Johnson,
Malay, Sweet and Webb
The meeting was called to order at '7:40 p.m.
Minutes of September 26, 1983.
MOTION: To accept the minutes of September 26,
1983 with corrections.
(Johnson -Malay, Bonnie abstained) VOTED
Minutes of October 3, 1983 with attached hearing summaries.
MOTION: To accept the minutes of October 3, 1983
and attachments with corrections.
(Sweet -Johnson; Bonvie abstained) VOTED
Correspondence
1. Notice from DEQE stating that a file number will not be assigned
to L.W. Millette Homes, Inc. until plans for the septic system
has been filed.
2. Copy of an October 6 letter from Bert Cook, Building Inspector
to Elmwood Shepard denying Mr. Shepard's request to create a
pond on his property.
3. October 14 memo from Joseph Mannarino,, Planning Director
regarding a preliminary subdivision plan:for Eastland Estates,
requesting our review and comments.
Wetlands, Protection Act Hearing
L.W. Millette Homes Inc. - West Elm Estates
The continuation from October 3, 1983 of the Wetlands Hearing opened
at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Edward Marcheselli, Treasurer, L.W. Millette Homes
was in attendance. The Commission agreed that since DEQE requested
plans for theseptic system, and will not issue a file number until
this is done, that this hearing be continued to October 24, 1983
at 8:30 p.m. Mr Marcbeselli'agreed with this decision. The hearing
closed at 8:05 pm. Chairwoman.Royle read at'aopy of the 'hearing
notice which appeared in THE MANSFIELD NEWS on October 13. All
fees have been paid.
Correspondence Continued
4. October 4 memo from Town Manager Maurer regarding the deficit.
5. October 5 memo from the Planning Director regarding a site plan
review of Datel Systems, Inc. who propose an addition to Datel
Systems on Cabot Boulevard.
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6. October 5 letter from Karl Clemmey enclosing a copy of the
extension permit he registered with the Bristol County
North District Registry of Deeds on September 22, 1983.
7. October 5 copy of a letter from Bert Cook to Leon Grant
allowing him 14 days from the date of his letter to
submit an as -built plan of his pond showing the 50 foot
buffer and/or setback. His failure to do so will result
in legal action.
8. Pay voucher from Barbara Williams for hours worked as
secretary totalling 39 hours from September 25 to
October 17 (two meetings; two bearings).
MOTION: To pay Barbara Williams $156.00
for 39 hours.
(Johnson -Sweet; all in favor) VOTED
9: Planning Board minutes.
10. September 1983 budget sheet.
11. Conservation Law Foundation renewal application for $25.00.
MOTION: To table it.
(Webb -Sweet; all in favor) VOTED
12. September 30 letter from John Dunn, Chairman, Board of
Selectmen requesting the Conservation Commission to jointly
sponsor a symposium on protecting the water quality in
Mansfield and neighboring communities.
Members of the Conservation Commission suggested that Whitman and
Howard give a short talk on the water situation --ground water flow,
effects of developments on the Canoe River Basin, and long-range
expectations of a watershed area. Also suggested was the showing
of the informational film on the subject of water supply sources,
water systems, water use and conservation methods, as mentioned
in the minutes of October 3. Chairwoman Royle felt that a repre-
sentative of each town should be in attendance.*
Call from Dave Risch Foxborough Conservation Director
Mr. Risch requested the Mansfield Conservation Commission's support
for their water protection by-law that Foxborough will be presenting
at their annual town meeting next May. Mr. Al Curtis, Foxborough
Conservation Commission, will present the proposed by-law to our
Commission on October 24.
*A letter will be sent to the Selectmen with our suggestions.
MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MONDAY, October 179 1983
MINUTES
PAGE THREE
Com o Industries -Order of Conditions
After considerable discussion of the plans for the proposed
renovations and proposed new warehouse and construction of the
road, members of the Commission felt that anew plan should
be developed before the order of Conditions written. .It was
agreed to send a letter to Mr. Ralph Maloon, RIM Engineer,
with changes pertaining to the following: the compensatory
storage area; elimination of pipe under road; extending pipe
carrying discharge water into newly created compensatory
storage area; construction of a'six inch berm on the wetland
side of the road; calculations to determine if another catch
basin is needed; changes in the leaching catch basin; and
elevation of the leaching catch basin. The Commission requested
anew plan showing the revisions and dated according)y The
Order of Conditions will be written on October 2µ, within the
21 ;day time period.
Call from Planning Director
Joe Mannarino, Planning Director, informed Mrs. Royle that he
will send the Conservation Commission section of the Master
Plan for our review.
olkyl , from Jim Grady
Chairwoman Royle received a call from Jim Grady, School Commi
regarding the conservation program,in the middle and high so
Teachers walked the Great Woods ori an in-service day.
PruititionProgram like
ey won a grant 'under the
the Conservation Commission to become involved in the planti
of these trees. *'
Baravella Property
After a brief discussion regarding the purchasing of the Bar
^f tha nnmmission amreed to send a letter t
Mr.a -o . or lune aaavauvv 0
Mr. ,and Mrs. Baravella enclosing a copy
them to delineate which portion of the property they wish
retain. At present the Commission does not have enough t
acquisition funds to purchase the entire property,(30 acre
however, are considering other means of purchasing this p3
or a',portion of it.
*School program will be presented to the Sub -committee on
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 171 1983
Budget for FY"
Members of the Commission discussed the budget for FY 85. They
predict an increase in secretarial services due to an increase
.in construction as a result of the economic
orfile efor a wetlands
wetland is remaining requiring
hearing. ,Commission members felt that actual expenses would
be less than FY 84,
MOTION:
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To submit the budget for FY 85
with $21000 for secretarial and
590 for actual expenses. VOTED
Sweet-Johnson; all in favor)
Notification Form
Form submitted by Bonwood Corporation
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in Mansfield. Mrs. Royle requested Mr.".George
Phompaon Street
to `fi"11 out a �tequeot"for a Determination of Applioability
poem before annaiaetion is (spade. e
To 'adjourn at 10:55'P•m• VOTED
MOTION:
{Johnson -Malay"; all in favor)
The next meeting of the Conservation Commission will be on
October 24v-1W-
Approved
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Approved by:
Date to Town Clerk:
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