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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 03/12/1980CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINU EsPEC x.NTL- 6o P GE 1 March 12, 1980 s v Members present: Doris Webb, Chairwomats� fToyden Dianne Royle, Frederick Rys, Jane Sheehan, Stuart Sweet. Correspondence: 1. Notice from DEQE of an on-site inspection of the Granada Park subdivision to be conducted on Friday, March 14, 1980. After some discussion it was decided that no one would attend this inspection tour. (On Thursday, March 13, John Lawrence called Mrs. MacKay to say that the Granada Park inspection had been postponed until Monday, March 17, because of the bad` weather forecast for the 14th.){ 2. Bill for, secretarial services from Dianne Royle in the amount: of $78.70. Motion to pay this bill by Com. 'Sweet, second Com. Rys, all in favor. 3. Notice of Intent dated March 3, 1980 from Fireside Realty Trust for 100 Branch Street (SE211-55)'. This Notice of Intent and the accompanying plans were reviewed 4 by Com. Rys who found them to be complete. A Wetland Protection Act Hearing was set for March 24, 1980 at 7:30 PM. Com. Royale reported that when she returned the Court Order for Kelton Potter to Town Counsel Charles Mulcahy Mr. Mulcahy said that he would ;keep Count 2i(concerning 100 Branch Street) in the complaint since Mr'. Potter was in violation historically. 4. Letter from the Board of Health dated March 4, 1980 regarding a soil examination of 1408 Plantingfield'Road. This was to be discussed later in the meeting with Anthony Stanzione, Town Engineer. 5. Bill from Mansfield Press, Inc. in the amount of $14.28 for a six-inch ad for a secretary. Motion by Com. Sheehan to pay this bill, second Com. Sweet, all in favor. 6. Budget sheet dated February 26, 1980. 7. Bill from Bristol Office and School Supply for miscellaneous supplies in the amount of $13.99. Motion to pay this bill by Com. Sweet, 'second Com. Sheehan, all in favor. 8. Letter from the Board of Health dated March 6, 1980 notifying the Commission of Kelton Potter's application for on-site -sewage testing at 110 Branch Street. CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 2 March 12, 1980 f } 9. March 9, 1980 letter from the Chairman of the Foxboro Conservation Commission inviting members of the Mansfield Conservation Commission to help ;write the Order of Conditions for Canoe River Estates. Com. Sheehan took the entire packet of materials sent by the Foxboro Conservation Commission' in anticipation of attending their meeting on Tuesday, March 18`, with Com. Boyden. 10. Water Quality Study from Town Manager. 11. Bristol Conservation District Newsletter including order form for seedlings. Com.'Rys moved that the Commission purchase 100 Scotch Pine Seedlings ($18) and 100 Autumn Olive Seedlings ($35), second Com. Sheehan, all in favor. 12. Copy of a letter from the Planning Board dated February 21 regarding the Day and Blandori subdivision on Webster Street. 13. Audubon Society notice of workshops on "Alternativesto Sewers." Forwarded to Board of Health. �4 14. Application for Town Boards by Joan E. Secher. Conservation ,. Commission listed as fourth choice. Leon Grant's'Pond Development: A Wetland Protection Act Hearing was held at 8:00 PM for Mr. Grant's proposed pond, ;File No. >SE211-52. A'separate summary is on file; tapes of the hearing are also on file at the Town Clerk's office.i Willowdal.e Golf Course: Robert Morrison, President of Willowdale Golf Course, presented his plan for redirecting a brook on the golf course property.'; Anthony Stanzion.e Town Engineer, voiced his approval of Mr. Morrison's plan and outlined the Town's follow-up plan to enlarge the culvert under Willow Street. The relocated brook would have the same grade and would run at the same velocity as the present one. Com. Boyden observed that even if Mr.` Morrison's plans were based on :the expected effect of the new Route 140 on the ,golf course property, they could not be considered completely accurate since itis impossible to gauge the full effect of the Route 140 relocation. Com. Boyden went on to suggest that when the State representatives come for the continuance of their hearing on March 24, they should be approached about the State's funding this Town project because the new culvert has been necessitated by the relocation of Route 140. For this reason, it was suggested that Anthony Stanzione be present at the hearing on March 24. I t CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 3 March 19, 1980 . tc Com. Rys made a motion that this activity does not warrant a Wetland Protection Act Hearing.Com. Boyden second with the stipulation that Mr. Morrison submit an as -built plan to the Town. Upon receipt of this plan, the Town Engineer would make an on- ' site inspection to 'verify the work done. All in favor. A letter confirming this decision was sent to Mr. Morrison.' 1.408 'Plantingfield'Road: 'Com. Boyden moved that asletter be sent to the 'Mansfield Board of Health' indicating that the Commission would allow the initial percolation of this lot provided Mr. Bonvie meets the conditions that are spelled out, i.e., no motorized equipment is to be used below 124 elevation and that, at the discretion of the Town Engineer, a repercolation will occur during the wet season as per Board of Health restrictions and recommendations. 'Com. Sheehan' second, all in favor. Marydee Flynn: Mrs. Flynn, Chairwoman of the Great Woods Study Committee, outlined the four parcels amounting to 'about 35 acres of land which are being proposed for purchase by the Great Woods Study Committee. The Commissioners were pleased to note that these purchases would to some extent connect' various parcels of Conservation land. There was also some discussion about the footbridge over Route 495. Com. Boyden suggested that since Mr. Chareth of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works sounded rather vague about this matter when he was questioned about it at the March 10, 1980 hearing about' Route 140, it might be a good idea for 'Chairwoman Flynn to send a letter to Mr. Chareth refreshing his recollection of the various communications they have had concerning this project. Sweet >Conservation ''Land: Com. Rys made a motion that the Commission send a letter to the Town Manager' requesting that the Department of Public Works place boulders of sufficient size tol prevent automobile traffic from 'entering the Sweet Conservation Land, ;said boulders to be placed at a;point approximately 500 feet from Otis Street. Com. Rys would be willing to designate the area at the Department's convenience. This action would help prevent vandalism and continued automobile traffic on the Conservation area and abutting land. Com. Sweet second, all in favor. At this point Com. Royle left to look in on the Planning Board I point, Y_ _ g meeting. i SRPEED Letter Re Bonvie Subdivision: Com. Boyden moved that a letter be sent to Ronald Bonvie stating that early in the year ' R CONSERVATION COMMISSION- MINUTES PAGE 4 March 121 1980 the Commission sent a copy of a SRPEED letter to him and that, as yet, we have received no response to this letter from him or his engineering representative. Please respond. Com. Rys second, all in favor. Com. 'Royle returned to the meeting at this time. Lions Club Crazy Race: A motion was made by Com. Rys that a letter be sent to the Lions Club granting them preliminary approval to use Maple Park for overnight camping in connection with their May 3,;1980 Crazy Race. The Commission would; get back to them with its guidelines concerning numbers of campers,' the site to be used by such campers, etc., ;after having discussed this matter with Constable Lambos. Second by Com. Sweet, all in favor. Tape Recorder: Com. Royle made a motion to; purchase a tape recorder for Conservation Commission use. Second by Com. Sheehan, all in favor. Antonio Caponigro: Com. Royle moved that Antonio Caponigro should apply for a Wetland Protection Act Hearing for work to be performed on the shore and within 100 feet of Bungay Lake. Com Sheehan second, all in favor. Com. 'Rys moved that the meeting be adjourned, second Com: Sweet, all in favor. Meeting was adjourned at 10:20 PM. Accepted by _ 1v C Date to Town Clerk NEXT MEETING WEDNESDAY MARCH 19 1980.