HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 07/13/1981MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MONDAY, JULY 13, 1981
MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Paul Boyden,
Bonvie, Keith Johnson, Jane
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MOTION: To accept the Minutes of June 29, 1981 with corrections.
(Webb - Sheehan; all in favor) VOTED
Stream Cleaning: William Turner, 151 Ware Street, and John
Burns, 161 Ware Street, appeared before the Commission to
explain their desire to allevaite the problems caused by a
stream running through their properties (i.e., mosquitoes,
foul odor, muddy, mucky bottom). Acting Chairman Boyden
pointed out that this stream, although presently dry, drains
approximately 30-40 acres of land, including apartments located
at 171 Ware Street. Messrs. Turner and Burns inquired as to
the likelihood of the Town installing a culvert to carry this
stream. It was the consensus of opinion of the Commissioners
that the responsibility for dealing with the problem probably
lies with the Turners, the Burnses and their neighbors who
drain into this stream. The Commissioners suggested to the
gentlemen that they contact the Town DPW to ascertain whether
the Town might be able to help with this matter and if they
cannot, the next step would be to discuss the situation with
their neighbors, formulate a plan for dealing with the problem,
such plans, in simple sketch form, to be presented to the
Conservation Commission for a Determination of the Applicability
of the Wetlands Protection Act.
*Tree Cutting: Sandra Smith of Grossman Co. appeared before
the Commission to state that she has been trying to get in
touch with the people responsible for the unsightly and unsafe
situation on the Grossman property off Highland Avenue. Upon
receiving Thomas Withee's address and telephone number from
the Commission, Ms. Smith informed the Commission that she
is firmly convinced that Mr. Withee should clean up this
debris and that she would be in touch with Chairwoman Royle by
Thursday to apprise the Commission of the results of her
conversation with Mr. Withee.
*Com. Webb served as Acting Chairwoman during this discussion
since Com. Boyden asked to be excusedbecause of a possible conflict
of interest.
Kelton Potter - East Street:
MOTION: To redate and resend the Commission's letter of
June 15, 1981 to Town Counsel Mulcahy requesting
that he set up a meeting among Kelton Potter, his attorney,
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his engineer, Town Counsel Mulcahy, and the Commission.
(Sheehan - Johnson; all in favor) VOTED
Correspondence:
1. July 9, 1981 letter from Peter O'Brien stating Mr. Leon
Grant's opinion that the Commission is only empowered to
evaluate his project at completion.
MOTION: To send a letter to Town Counsel Mulcahy asking
for his advice on this matter.
(Bonvie - Webb; all in favor) VOTED
2. Notation of Town Counsel Mulcahy's oral response that it
would be too costly for him to acquire a copy of the deed
with all its covenants and restrictions to the West
Mansfield property offered for sale by Karl Clemmey.
MOTION: To send a letter to Karl Clemmey stating that
the Commission is not interested in land with
such limited access.
(Sheehan - Johnson; all in favor) VOTED
3. Copy of Application for Town Boards, etc. filed by
George F. Briggs (Conservation Commission listed as No. 3 choice.)
4. July 10, 1981 letter from DeLeuw, Cather/Parsons requesting
a one-year extension for the Northeast Corridor Improvement
Project (File No. SE211-64).
MOTION: To send a letter to DeLeuw, Cather/Parsons stating
that this extension will be issued contingent upon
the payment of a year-old bill for the advertising
fees incurred in connection with the public hearing
for this project.
(Webb - Sheehan; all in faw r) VOTED
5. Memo from the Board of Health together with an as -built
plan for Bonney Lane.
Acting Chairman Boyden suggested that he attend the Board
of Health's next meeting in order to ask for some clarification
of this "as -built" plan.
6. Copy of letter to Town Counsel Mulcahy from Mrs. Jellinek
regarding Willis Pond.
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7. Note from Chairwoman Royle stating that David Fouracre,
73 Stearns Avenue, called to report that trees have been
cut and are laying in the swampy area behind his property.
The Commissioners agreed to visit the site at their convenience.
Notification of July 14, 1981 on-site meeting with MEPA
at the I-95 rest area regarding the proposed weigh station.
Acting Chairman Boyden informed the Commissionthat he had
read that this project was being tabled because of
opposition to it.
9. Capital Improvement Program Schedule.
Penn Central Land:
MOTION: To send a letter to Frank Nuzzolo explaining that
the Commission is extremely interested in their two
land parcels and that they would like to schedule a
meeting to discuss this real estate.
(Webb - Bonvie; all in favor) VOTED
Adjournment:
MOTION: To adjourn this meeting at 9:10 PM.
(Webb - Sheehan; all in favor)
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