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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 01/12/1981CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTESG 1 MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1981 j 2 Members Present: Acting Chairman Charles Md z-,L Dianne Royle, Jane Sheehan, Stuart Sweet Minutes: Com. Sheehan read the Minutes of January 5, 1981. MOTION: To accept the Minutes of January 5, 1981 as read. (Sweet - Sheehan; all in favor) VOTED Correspondence: 1. Bill in the amount of $71.71 from Town Counsel Mulcahy in connection with recording of Kalnins deed. It was decided that the Commission would need more information concerning this bill before approving it. 2. December 24, 1980 memo from the Planning Board requesting comments on ERE Corp.'s earth removal plans. MOTION: To send a memo to the Planning Board stating that if there are wetlands on the project site or if the project site is less than 100 feet from a stream, water body, or wetland, the project will require a Wetland Protection Act Heaing. (Sheehan - Sweet; all in favor) VOTED 3. January 9, 1981 Notice of Intent from Carl A. Nelson, Jr., for his School Street stockpiling operation. MOTION: To schedule a Wetland Protection Act Hexing for this project on Monday, January 26, 1981, at 8:00 PM. (Royle - Sweet; all in favor) VOTED 4. A copy of the Town Manager's Budget Message to the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee. MOTION: To send a memo to Town Manager Maurer (with copies to the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee) requesting that he correct the statement in his Budget Message which indicated that the fees for Wetland Protection Act Hearings cover the cost of secretarial services at Commission meetings. In fact, these fees, which are deposited into the General Fund, by no means offset the secretarial expenses t incurred in all our meetings. (Royle - Sheehan; all in favor) VOTED CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 2 MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1981 5. Note from J.W. Pratt of Bonfatti and Company, Norwood, enclosing plot plan of Norfolk Street parcel which he is appraising. MOTION: To send a letter to Mr. Pratt informing him that if the development in question on Norfolk Street will not cause any greater impact than that indicated in the original Notice of Intent submitted by Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, this project will not require a new Wetland Protection Act Hearing. (Sweet - Royle; all in favor) VOTED Mrs Jellinek - Road Salting: Mrs. Jellinek urged the Commission to suggest that the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board follow Wrentham's lead in writing to the Mass. DPU requesting that they refrain from salting any State roads close to Town wells. This would probably pertain to Route 95 over Plain Street since this is near the Witch Pond Wells. Mrs. Jellinek suggested that even if the State should ignore such a request, the Town would at least be on record protesting such salting and would, therefore, have financial recourse to the State should the Witch Pond Wells become contaminated. Com. Sweet observed that in order to present this as a feasible suggestion to the State, it should be requested by all the towns along Route 95. Mrs. Jellinek volunteered to ascertain whether any or all of these towns have wells within the Route 95 vicinity. David Fouracre Bristol Arms Stream Cleaning Project: David Fouracre, 73 Stearns Avenue, listed three main concerns regarding this work: 1. He stated that the culvert was not completely cleaned. 2. He feels the elevation of the stream leading out of the retention area is too high. 3. He expressed concern about the traffic travelling on Erik Road (and through the retation area). MOTION: To send a letter to Edward Stivaletta informing him that the Commission cannot issue a Certificate of Compliance for this project until the culvert is completely cleaned of debris and silt as stipulated in Order No. 18 of the Commission's Order of Conditions. VOTED (Royle - Sweet; all in favor) CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 3 MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1981 David and Rebecca White - Tree Cutting: David White, 280 School ion for an up -date on the Commission's Street, asked the Commiss investigation into the tree cutting on his property. Acting Chairman Meszoely informed the Whites that Chairwoman Webb had been notified by Town Manager Maurer that Town Counsel Mulcahy had recommended against discussing this matter at a public meeting because of possible litigation. Mr. White expressed displeasure at the Town Manager's handling of this matter and, in response to a question, stated that his family had not yet initiated legal proceedings in connection with this tree cutting. The Commissioners assured the Whites that the Commission would follow this matter closely and would contact the Whites as soon as they learned anything further on this matter. J, p. Smith - 500 School Street: A Wetland Protection Act Hearing was held for this stockpiling operation at 8:30 PM. A summary of this hearing is filed separately; a tape of the hearing is also on file with the Town Clerk. Highland Avenue - Tree Cutting: Coms. Royle and Sheehan reported extensive tree cutting in swampland and adjacent to the banks (within 100 feet) of the Rumford River. MOTION: To issue a Cease and Desist Order to G. Land Realty and Trust in connection with this tree cutting project and to request they appear before the Commission on Monday, January 26, 1981, at 9:00 PM to discuss this violation. To send a copy of this Cease and Desist Order to the Foxborough Conservation Commission since part of this 60 -acre parcel is in Foxborough. (Royle - Sweet; all in favor) VOTED Fireside Realt Trust - 1030 and 1036 East Street: Com. Royle attended the DEQE on-site inspection of these East Street lots. While John Lawrence of DEQE was not able to form any opinions concerning the condition of these lots, he did promise to return when the ground is bare. Com. Royle told Mr. Lawrence that the Commission would send him some background material on these two lots. "snow-covered Wetland Zoning: Since any articles for the Town Warrant are to be submitted in writing to the Town Manager by January 30, 1981, Com. Sheehan will make a presentation on Wetland Zoning By -Laws at the next meeting in order that the Commission might prepare such a wetland zoning by-law proposal for the Town Warrant. CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 4 MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1981 Hazardous Wastes: MOTION: To send a memo to Paul Folkman, Mansfield Hazardous Waste Coordinator, stating that because of its role in protecting the public water supply, the Commission (1) should be informed of any hazardous waste problems in Town and kept current on what is being done about them; (2) would like to receive a summary of information regarding toxic wastes in Mansfield and any possible solutions and methods of prevention; (3) WOu10. De interested in ideas for the Commission's role in planning for future control and disposal of hazardous waste in Town. (Sheehan - Royle; all in favor) VOTED Adjournment: MOTION: To adjourn this meeting at 10:00 PM (Sweet- Sheehan; all in favor) VOTED Accepted by Ao Date to Town Clerk / 1/