HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 04/11/1983MANSFIELD ^ONSERVATION CUi4i;I�;7 C'!
iGNDAY, APRIL 11, 1933
SI NOTES
?AGI? 0.1E
Members Present: Coins, Sweet, A. Durbkino, L. Andrews, R, '`onvie,
K, Joluceon, D. 'deur*, Chairwow, n Royla**.
The meeting was called to order oy Conunissloner Durbano at. 7:3 Ph.,
NINTCES:
MOT TON : To accapt the Filnutes of march 2S, 7.933 as amer
(Andrews - 8onvie; all in favor) Vii]
Correspondence:
1, The Secretary of State's JOOKSTORE CATALOG, 1983,
2. Copy of March 23, 1983 letter from DPsQis to Robert Chavax
No. SE211-16 regarding an On-site meeting fos Tuesday, April
at 10:00 AM for his Onion Street Extension project to determine
an Extension Permit is appropriate.
whether
3, Memo from Chairwoman Hoyle that she spoke with Conservation Law
Foundation and was informed that, Atty. Judith Pickett is no longer with
CLF due to lack of funding bui, that Atty. Sally Newbury , their new
attorney, will. try to respond to any legal questions we may have. Ms.
Pickett is now in practice for herself, but Attorney Newbury did say
that regarding our letter on Michael -Angela Estates I1, she was in
agreement with Attorney Query's comments.
4, April 4, 1983 letter from Mr. Gastons Avotniks, 185 Mill Street,
informing the Commission that his intentions are to level the fill on
his property to 6" below street level, top with good soil, and seed.
No more fill will be brought in.
5. April 29, 1982 test results from ERCO on the sludge found on Stearns
Hill from Hercules Powder Company stating that it was below contamina-
tion level and drinking water levels. The same type of test will be per-
formed on findings from Maple Park samples.
6. Copy of Zoning Board of Appeals notice regarding an application for
a Variance from Joseph Dufresne for a single family dwelling on a 5 -
acre parcel of land on 86 Ware Street,
%. Copy of an application for Town Boards, Commissions, and/or Com-
mittees from a Mr. David C. Malay for the Conservation Commission.
8. March 30, 1983 letter from the State, Division of Forests and Parks
stating that Forest Cutting Practices Laws have been amended. Once the
Laws are in place, we will receive a copy. A copy of the old Law was sent,
9. March 31, 1983 Public Notice from the Dept, of the Army on a
Hearing for proposed general permits to be held in Waltham,
10. Copy of a November 9, 1982 letter to DEQE from Mrs. Jellinek on
behalf of the League of Women Voters regarding Compo and Ispo Indus-
tries
ndustries discharge methods,
11. Copy of a March 30, 1983 memo from Mrs. Jellinek regarding Compo
being a generator of hazardous waste and the potential danger of ground-
water contamination, urging a conference with the Board of Health and
the Conservation Commission regarding same,
12. April 5, 1983 letter from the Easton Conservation Commission
stating that a joint meeting for a roving workshop was only a slight
possibility .
13. April 5, 1983 memo from the Town Manager stating that the Board
of Selectmen has requested a status report on the Town's legal posi-
tion regarding Leon Grant's Pond.
`MANSFIELD CONSiSUVAT1ON C0hthilS31UN n11101'1SLi
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1983 PACE TWO
14. April 11, 1983 letter from Ronald S, 3onvie, 'iionwood Corporation,
requesting an extension on the Wetland Hearing for his Notice of Intent
until after the Annual Town Meeting.
15. April 5, 1933 copy of a notice from DEQE giving a Wetlands File
Number to Bonwood Development Corp. (SE211-92).
16. April 11, 1983 letter from Donna Coady resigning as secretary to
the Conservation Commission as of June 1, 1983.
STAM
made April ytn Lor rile ---
erosion and soil being pushed into a wetland.
requested by Mr. Coughlin for this property.
sloping problem should be corrected first.
To send a letter to Mr. Coughlin stating that the sloping
problem should be taken care of, then contact the Com-
mission for another inspection before issuing the Exten-
sion Permit to Mr. Coughlin. VOTED
(Bonvie - Webb; all in favor)
Report from Commissioner Bonvie on the Signoriella property: Mr. Bonvie
called Mr. S�gnoriello to go over the plan for fencing in his property
where it borders Fulton Pond Park, but Nr. Signoriello has not been home
so Commissioner Bonvie will try again.
Assessor's Meeting: Commissioner Johnson will attend a meeting with the
Assessor to discuss "unknown parcels" scheduled for April 13, 1983.
Program for Conse3fvation Education curriculum meeting: The following
representatives will meet April 14, 1983, to discuss the'use of the
Great Woods as an educational tool; Doris Webb, Lou Andrews, Jane
Sheehan, Marge McBride, and School Committee representatives.
On-site Inspection - Kane Property, Stearns Avenue: An inspection was
made April 9 to walk the land off Stearns Ave, that was offered as a
gift of land to the Conservation Commission. Commissioners had mixed
feelings about this piece of land with respect to access, potential
use, boundaries, easement problems. Pair. Kane will forward a copy of
the map of the plot which he said has the bounds for the frontage piece.
**Chairwoman Royle entered the meeting at this time.
Royler expressed her concern over the fact that the land seems to be
land -locked. Commissioner Andrews will bake the file home to review.
Ne#£ meeting: Due to Patriot's Day, April 18th and Town Meeting, April
25th, the mext meeting is scheduled for May 9, 1983-
B ravella
983.Baravella Property: Commissioner Webb spoke to the owners and was told
that it is officially for dale although none has made an offer.
MOTION: To get an Opinion of Value on the Baravella property
with the possibility of an appraisal at some time
in the future.
(Webb - Johnson; all in favor) VOTED
Pro rt ad•acent to 1100 East Street: This property belonging to
Russel Christian was observed being bulldozed. Commissioners looked
at the land on April 9th and saw that trees had been cut down and
bulldozing was done in the area of a stream.
MOTION: To issue a Cease and Desist Order to RusselChristian.
(Andrews - Bonvie; all in favor) VOTED
Streets An inspection was
was concern regarding bank
An Extension Permit was
commissioners felt the
MOTION:
AANSWIdLO CON6E1(VA'f10N h1NDTE.i
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1983 PACE THREE
Excavation of h'aple Park: On ?larch 31st, the Mansfield DPW dug six
holes, approximately 4' to 5' deep in Maple Par' at the site of the
Hercules Powder Company dump. Traces of a blue -grey sludge were found
in five holes. This was by the drainage easement next to the swale.
Health Agent Drown took samples of the sludge, which was found 2' to
5' down. Town Manager Maurer ordered tests on this sludge.
Grace Genatossio, on behalf of the League of Women Voters, came be-
fore the Commission to thank everyone for pursuing this matter and
urged that the Commission also write the Selectmen asking them to
stop pumping from the Prescott Wells and to get the area cleaned up.
Commissioners felt that more data was necessary before urging a
shut -down of the wells. It was agreed that a memo be sent to the
Board of Selectmen requesting a copy of the latest test results on
the Prescott Wells. Commissioners also agreed to send a letter to
the Board of Health asking for a copy of the test results from ERCO
when available along with an explanation of the tests. Since this
involves the public drinking water, the Commissioners also agreed to
urge the Board of Health to keep on top of this matter.
Grant Pond: Chairwoman Royle received a call from Clifford Vacirca
of the Army Corps of Engineers on April 4th stating that as of that
date, the fill at Grant Pond had not been removed. Mr. Vacirca then
asked Mr. Grant to remove it and let the Army know so they may make
an inspection.
Willis Pond: The Order of Conditions for Willis Pond, File No. SE
211-77, expired in August of 19£32 and no Extension has been requested
by the applicant. It was agreed that a_letter be sent to Mr. Willis
notifying him of :this and asking what his intentions are.
Sturdy Medical Clinic: Sturdy Medical Clinic, File No. SE211-79,
is another file whose Order of Conditions expired in December, 1982.
It was agreed that a letter be sent to them also to notify them that
their Orders expired and if they are still working in .the area, an
Extension Permit is necessary.
MOTION: Two months prior to the expiration of an Order of Con-
ditions, to send a letter to the applicant reminding
them to apply for an Extension for their Order of Con-
ditions.
(Bonvie - Durbano; DbAvfle,'Durbano, Sweet, Andrews in favor
Webb, Johnson, Royle against) VOTED
MOTION: For reconsideration of the above motion.
(Andrews - Webb; Andrews, Webb, Johnson and Royle in favor
Reconsideration passes with four votes.) VOTED
MOTION; For any future Hearings, tell the applicant they have
30 days to file for an Extension for their. Order of Con-
ditions, anti send reminders to old applicants.
(Andrews - Johnson; Webb, Andrews, Johnson in favor;
Durbano and Bonvie against; Sweet abstains.) VOTED
In response to Chad Miaurer's request for an update on Grant Pond,
Commissioners agreed to request that he write to Town Counsel di-
rectly for the information as the Commission was in Executive Ses-
sion on this,
Compo Land Rezoning: The Planning Board is sponsoring an Article for
Town Meeting to rezone land presently occupied by Compo Chemical to
agricultural.. As there are wetlands in the area, the Commission agreed
to send a letter to ti:e Planning Board stating our concerns, and
asking for a response as to their vote on the Article.
(see Motion to follow)
kANSI1ELD CONSERVATION CO14MISSION l,iI[lUTES
V,ONDAi, APRIL 11, 1983 PAGE FOUR
MOT ICN: To send a letter to the Planning Board regarding
Compo Chemical and our dealins with them on a pro -
t.,` posed project involving extensive filling of wetlands
for which they withdrew their Notice of Intent,
(Webb - Sweet; all in favor.) VOTED
Assessor's Meetinp;e The Assessor's next meeting, which will Le held
on April 20th, will be attended by Commissioner Johnson so that he
may familiarize himself with details on "Parcels Unknown".
Brownies: Chairwoman Royle was contacted by the Brownies who are
interested in a project for their Girl Scout badge. Royle sug-
gested cleaning up and raking the shore area of Fulton Pond Park.
Commissioners agreed on,this and the Brownie Leader will be con-
tacted to use this as a project.
Old Business:
Little League fields: Commissioners were concerned about the status
of the development of the Little League fields off Otis Street.
*Commissioner 'Webb leaves the meeting for the evening.
It was agreed that a letter be sent to Dick Ryan asking what the
status is on the Little League fields.
Bonwood WPA Hearing: The Hearing scheduled for Bonwood Development
Corp. was rescheduled to Monday, May 23, 1983 from the original date
of Monday, April 18, 1983. A new Hearing Notice will be put in the
Mansfield News to this affect.
Boy Scouts: Mr. John Kane came before the Commission on behalf of
the Boy Scouts to request permission to use Conservation Land in
Maple Park for a Camporee, May 13 -May 15. There would be 150-200
boys, some from surrounding towns. He explained that they would
set up stations around the pond and camp in the pine groves.
I4OTIONi That the Commission grant approval to the Boy Scouts,
subject to receiving a letter from them with their
request and contingent upon the approval of the Board
of Selectmen, Fire Dept, and Recreation Dept.
(Andrews - Bonvie; all in favor) VOTED
Mr. Kane also requested that the Cub Scouts be allowed to use the
Maple Park parking lot for their Camporee on May 21, 1983.
MOTION: That the Commission grant approval to the Cub Scouts
for the: use of Maple Park f or,their Camporee subject
to receiving a letter and contingent upon the approval
of the Selectmen, Fire Dept. and Recreation Dept.
(Bonvie - Andrews; all in favor) VOTED
MOTION: To adjourn at 9:55 PM.
(Andrews - Bonvie; all in favor) VOTED
Approved by �1/tn^ _L
Date to Town Clerk _4Z
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