HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 06/13/1983MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Monday, June 13, 1983
Members present:
Chairwoman Royle,
The meeting was called to order at 7:42 p.m.
Minutes of May 17, 1983
MOTION: To accept the minutes of May 17, 1983 with corrections.
(Bonvie-Durbano; all in favor)
Minutes of May 23, 1983
MOTION: To accept the minutes of May 23, 1983 with corrections.
(Durbano-Sweet, Bonvie abstained; all in favor)
Correspondence
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-1---May-24, -1983-copy -of -a-Getter to -Mr—.Gorden E. -Beckett, U.S-department of -
the Interior from Mrs. Margot Jellinek concerning the Mansfield Conservation
Commission's request of an Adjudicatory Hearing for the Superseding Order
of Conditions issued on May 9,, 1983, "in the matter of gravel removal by Shepard/
Nelson." (Copies of this letter Will be sent to Town Counsel, the Planninq Board
and the Building Inspector.)
2. Payroll sheet for hours worked by Donna Coady as secretary to -the Commission,
from May 18, 1983 to June 10, 1983, totalling 27 hours.
MOTION: To approved payment for hours worked by Donna Coady in the amount
of $110.00.
(Sweet-Bonvie; all in favor) VOTED
3. Memorandum dated June 13, 1983 from Karl Drown, Health Agent to the
Conservation Commission concerning the herbicid s noted in the notification.
They are certified by the EPA and users have St to applicators certification.
4. Copy of a letter to Mr. Donald Ploof from 6rl Drown dated May 22, 1983
ordering_Mr. Ploof to -,clean up this.area within 14 days. A call was received
from Karl Drown., Hgal.th_Agent.to_Chaa-mioman-Doyle on-th-is letter stating that this
may be a Wetland violation. ___Oha.i.rwgman.Rgyle,;requested-Commissioner Swget to look
into the matter for the Commission,.
Bonwood Development Corporation - File No. SE211-92
Due to the lack of a quorom(Bonvie cannot participate conflictof i rest-),-
the hearing of the Bonwood Corporation will be continued to June 2%, 1983
at 8:00 p.m. A hearing notice will be in the June 23, 1983 edition of the
Mansfield News.
MOTION: To continue the hearing of the Bonwood Corporation to
June 27, 1983 at 8:00 p.m.
(Sweet-Durbano; all in favor) VOTED
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Correspondence Continued
5. May 23 memorandum from Bert Cook, Building Inspector to the Conservation
Commission concerning Bonwood Corporation, in reply to the Commission's letter
dated May 18, 1983. It states that he is unable to give an interpretation of
the Zoning By-law due to the failure of the plan to designate any specific lots
within the area of approximately ten (10) acres.
6. June 2 memorandum from Mr. Zeneski, Town Engineer, to the Conservation
Commission requesting a copy of the plan and drainage calculations. The
Commission sent a memorandum enclosing a copy of the plans and calculations,
in addition to a copy of the May 23, 1983 hearing summary of the hearing on
the Bonwood Corporation dated June 20, 1983.
7. Submission of a bill for reimbursement to Chairwoman Royle for calls made
on Commission business in the amount of $3.46.
MOTIM' -To pay $3 4fi�o Chairw mo an Royle�calls� ots Commission Bosinew.
(Bonvie-Durbano; Royle abstained; all in favor) VOTED
8. June 1 memorandum from W. Chadwick Maurer, Town Manager to the Conservation
Commission on the Transfer Request of $19.35. Mr. Maurer recommended approval
to the Board of Selectman. He also stated that he did not expect any morenew
money to be available between now and the end of the fiscal year.
9. May -31 letter from State Representative William Vernon to Chairwoman Royle
concerning the construction of the I-495 footbridge. He assures the Commission
of his willingness to, assist in securing the State's assistance. .Mr. Vernon
requests a copy of the request for land adjacent to the highway when submitted,
and a copy of all written evidence of the State's commitment.
10. Copy of a letter dated May 31 from Gordon Beckett, New•England field Office,
U.S. Department of the Interior to William Lawless, New England Division, Corp
of Engineers concerning sand and gravel extraction adjacent to the Rumford River
and whether a 404 permit is required for-the.expansion of Cabot Pond. (A copy
of this letter was sent to the Building Inspector.) Shepard/Nelson Pond, No. SE211-84.
11. Copy of,a letter dated May 31 from Francis Wright, Esq. to Suzanne;Carnevale,
Office of General Counsel, DEQE, enclosing entry ofapppearance, Superceding
Order of Conditions'#SE211-84. Clients'Shepard and Nelson Wish to commence
work this season. Francis Wright wishes expedition!in this appea.T and requests
a pre -hearing conference.
12. Conservation Committee approved two Requests for Transfer from the Reserve
Fund; one dated May 25, 1983 for $208., and the second dated May 31, 1983 for
$20.88.
13. June 3 memorandum from Barbara Hagg, Town Accountant `'to°ai1'A'epar�hfnent"Heads
re: computer update:
14. June 13 memorandum from Karl Drown, Health Agent to the Conservation Commission
concerning EP-toxicty Analyses. The sludge analyzed from the Maple Park material
has been found non -hazardous according to EPA standards.
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15. Informational brochure on the Scenic Roads Act. Sent to Planning Board for
their information.
16. Massachusetts Superfund registration form for seminar. Sent to Karl Drown.
17. May 1983 Newsletter of the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Sent to
Historical Commission.
Powell Aviation
Chairwoman Royle and Commissioners Sweet and Johnson made an inspection Tuesday,
May 24,. 1983, at the Mansfield Airport to view the site of the proposed hangers (2),
to be constructed 40 feet away from the Back Bay Brook. Mr. Powell attended the
meeting to discuss his Request for Determination. The Commissionkmajor concern
was run-off into the brook; Mr. Powell assured the Commission that it would be only
water run-off, no chemicals, fertilizer or salt would be used. He (Mr. Powell)
also offered to build a dry well, but Commissioners felt it would not be necessary.
The pvopu ed building ouIA-be- of painted -steel, secure o the ground by three or
four telephone -size poles. There would be no heat, electricity, septic or
gasoline storage. Preparation of the ground would include removal of loam to the
gravel, then two inches of hot -top layed. The flora would be left intact
Chairwoman Royle commented, although the worked described is within the buffer zone
as defined in the regulations, she felt it would not alter the area in accordance
with the Wetland Protection Act. Therefore, said work. ;does not regyaire a Notice
of Intent.
MOTION: To approve Determination of Applicability negative because the ,work
described in your request is within the Buffer, Zbne, as defined in the
Regulations, but will not alter an Area Subject to Protection under the
Act. Therefore, said work does not require the filing of a Notice of
Intent
(Durbano-Banvie; all in favor) VOTED
Boy Scouts
Chairwoman Royle received a call from Joseph Detrolio (Boy Scout) asking what
projects ;the Boy,Scouts could do to assist ,the'ConservatiOn Commission in restitution
of the problems>which occurred `at the Spring Camporee at.Maple`Park. Various
suggestions were made, including: cleaning of a portion gf=the Back Bay Brook
or assisting in the School Committee's Conservation Cyrricul' $-Committee.w-ith
Great Woods projects, It was decided by the ConservatiQ Commission to ask the
Boy Scouts to continue with the cleaning of -the Rumford"River. A letter will be
sent to Joseph Detrolio stating the Commission's decision (enclosing with the
letter a copy of Peter Weikel's stream cleaning report for his information).
C. Boutas, Home Developers Tanya Drive, Lots 18 and 19
after an on-site inspection of Lots 18 and 19 by members of'the Conservation
Commission on May 18, 1989, the area behind the lots were determined to be a
wetland area. Mr. Boutas feels area is seasonal, and that on.the date of the
inspection, water that was in view was from heavy rains: Mr. Boutas was requested
by letter (May 5, 1983) to cease all activity on Lot 18 until he:met with the
Commission. Point was raised what was to be done with stock -piled material and
*between hangers and Back Bay Brook.
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C. Boutas, Continued
how the land was to be grated. Mr. Boutas stated land would be grated and sloped
to run off in back. No further requests were made since February 1975 for
a continuation of on-going work. The Conservation Commission agreed to a second
on-site inspection of Lots 18 and 19 scheduled for June 14, 1983. Work on Lot 18
would be allowed only in front of the house. Peter O'Brien, attorney to Boutas,
was present for the discussion.
*Commissioner Bonvie leaves at 9:15 p.m. for the evening.
Report from Mrs. Margot Jellinek
Mrs. Jellinek brought to the attention of the Commission the fact that she sent
a letter to Mr.. Beckett, Fish and Wildlife information him about the-DEQE approval
of the Shepard/Nelson pond. Chairwoman Royle thanked her for her efforts.
--peon—Grant Ware --Street _._
Chairwoman Royleireceived a call from Karl Drown, Health Agent that Mr. Grant
had removed the flill from his driveway on Ware Street to the satisfaction of the
Board of Health. Chairwoman Royle asked what the next step is regarding the
wetland violation. Commissioner Durbano said that he would speak with Grant,
therefore, no action was taken. Any further work in the areas concerning wetlands
should be put on 4e agenda for the next meeting.
Rt. 140 Drainage Problem - Report from Commissioner Durbano
Commissioner Durbano has been unsuccessful in contacting a representative from
the Cardi Corpora ion (contractor of Rt.140) or the State Department of Public Works.
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One of theproble�s;rejates to: ' 1) Mrs. Prohodsky of Fowler Street who feels
that her 4ter phQbloms'a}0 caused by relocated 140; 2) Bonwood, File #SE211=92
(construct:.on of drainage ditch along relocated 140); and 3) a request by .Allen Willis
asking 1f `Card. G rporatign is rip -rapping the ditch between relocated 140, and
Willow Street. I was noted, however, that the ditch along 140 is under
construction at the present time. Commissioner Durbano will continue to try
to make contact with the Cardi, Corporation and the State.
Curvin Property - East Street
Health 'Agent telephoned Chairwoman Royle to tell her that Curvin did not
comply with the court order to retain only three pigs according to the Board
of Health by-laws. He did, however, comp1 as far as removing the pigpen
from the wetland area and relocating it at�least 250 feet away from any 'body
of water. Further court action will be taken by the Town of Mansfield,and the
Health Agent;wilh,keep us informed. At this, point in time, it is a Board of
Health matter, since'the�,wetland violation has been corrected.
Fulton Pond Fish Study
Chairwoman Royle received a call from Jack Dickson, Division of Fish and Wildlife,
requesting permission to do a fish study in Fulton Pond on June 20 or 21, 1983
with the prospects of starting a trout farm. He stated no harm would come to the
fish already living in the pond. If the study shows any pollution problem, it
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Fulton Pond Fish Study Continued
will then be turned over to the Board of Health. The Commission requested that
Mr. Drown be in attendance for the results. The Conservation Commission has
no problem with this study.
Leon Grant Pond, Ware Street
Chairwoman Royle received a call from the Building.Inspector who asked if the
Commission.would jointly attempt to resolve Grant's pond violation, that is,
to restore the 50 foot setback. Chairwoman Royle and Bert Cook felt one
final letter from the Building Inspector might be worthwhile to avoid litigation.
No action could be taken by the Commission since only three members remained
at the meeting. Chairwoman Royle will meet with the Town Council and Bert Cook
to discuss the next course of action, - — --
MOTION: To adjourn at 10:00 p.m.
-(Sweet_-,Dur-bano;--all in -favor) - -- ----
Date of the next meeting of the Conservation Commission will
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Approved by
Date to Town Clerk Ce, — 3 0 _.
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be June z7,, 1983.
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