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Home My WebLink AboutConservation Comm 10/19/1981MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1981 PAGE ONE Members Present: Chairwoman Dianne Royle, Coms. Ronald Bonvie, Paul Boyden, Keith Johnson, Jane Sheehan, Stuart Sweet, Doris Webb Minutes: Since the Commissioners had received copies of all Minutes at home, it was not necessary to read the Minutes aloud. MOTION: To accept as written the Minutes of the meeting of September 28, 1981. (Boyden - Sweet; all in favor) VOTED MOTION: To accept with corrections the Minutes of the October 5, 1981 emergency meeting. (Sweet - Bonvie; all in favor) VOTED MOTION: To accept as written the Minutes of the emergency meeting of October 7, 1981. (Boyden - Johnson; all in favor) VOTED Correspondence: .- 1. Note from Town Manager stating that the repairs to Fulton Rnd Dam recommended by the Commission were completed on October 1, 1981. 2. (Com. Bonvie left the meeting during this discussion due to a possible conflict of interest.) Notice of DEQE October 6, 1981 on-site inspection of Granada Park (File No. SE211-43). DEQE Certificate of Compliance for Lots #7 and #13, Granada Park (File No. SE211-43), dated October 13, 1981 3. September 30, 1981 memo from Planning Board indicating that Planning Director Folkman will investigate the side slopes of Cabot Pond as requested by the Commission and forward a copy of his report on this situation to the Commission. 4. Notice of DEQE October 27, 1981 on-site inspection of Rebecca White's School Street project (File No. SE211-60). 5. October 6, 1981 letter from DEQE stating that they will conduct an on-site inspection of Grant Pond, as requested by the Commission, on October 23, 1981. (File No. SE211-52) I Com. Boyden noted that at his request, DEQE had been willing to advance this inspection to October 16, 1981 but that date was not convenient for Mr. Grant. MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1981 PAGE TWO i 6. Note from Town Manager stating that the Town does not have an account for additional furniture for this year and that therefore any new filing cabinet must be paid for out of the Conservation Commission expense account. 7. Resume of law firm of Gregor I. McGregor. 8. October 2, 1981 letter from Judith Pickett, Counsel for Conservation Law Foundation, regarding open space and revaluation. Com. Webb will report on Ms. Pickett's recommendations at the next meeting. 9. Invitation to next meeting of the Soil Conservation District. Chairwoman Royle suggested that this be forwarded to Ben Flint since it might be of interest to him. 10. Copy of Foxborough's gravel removal article (passed on by Selectman Mahana). Com. Boyden perused this.and it will be returned to Selectman Mahana. 11. October 9, 1981 memo from Town Manager Maurer requesting budget information for FY83. MOTION: To request $2,500 to cover the Commission's fees and expenses for FY83. This amount includes $400 to purchase a new filing cabinet and the funds to enable the Commission to bring its secretary's fees into line with those of other committee secretaries, i.e., $10 for the first hour of each meeting and $4.50/hr for each additional meeting hour as well as for all other time spent on Commission business in addition to the usual dues, supplies, etc. (Webb - Johnson; all in favor) VOTED Kelton Potter -Golf Course: Chairwoman Royle noted that it had been reported in the SUN CHRONICLE that Bob Mangiaratti, attorney for Kelton Potter, had stated that the Conservation Commission had no objections to Mr. Potter's proposed golf course. MOTION: To send a letter to Mr. Mangiaratti stating that in view of his reported statement and the fact that the Commission has never received any information regarding Mr. Potter's proposal, we would like to see a copy of the plans to study. (Sweet - Webb; those in favor: Boyden, Sweet, Sheehan, Webb, those opposed: Johnson, Royle, abstained: Bonvie) VOTED MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1981 MINUTES PAGE THREE Offer of Land: Chairwoman Royle informed the Commission that Carl Kane of Brockton called to offer as a gift 7-10 acres of land off Stearns Avenue across from Hercules Powder Co. MOTION: To thank Mr. Kane for his offer and request that he send a letter to the Commission formally outlining his proposed gift and specifically identifying the land to be donated. (Boyden - Webb; all in favor) VOTED Relocation of Back Bay Brook: Chairwoman Royle stated that she had received a complaint from Mary Martin of Branch Street regarding the progress of this project (File No. SE211-65). MOTION: To send a letter to Kelton Potter with a copy to his attorney, Edward Modiste, reminding him that his Order of Conditions for this project expires on November 17, 1981 and that the Commission has not received a request for an extension the stipulated 30 days in advance and also noting that Order No. 12, which requires progress reports at the beginning, mid- point, and end of this work, has not been adhered to. (Boyden - Sweet; all in favor) VOTED Mrs. Jellinek - Henley -Lundgren Pond: (Com. Boyden left the meeting since he had not been involved in this project due to a possible conflict of interest.) Mrs. Jellinek strongly urged that the Commission write to DEQE again informing them that the Superseding Order of Conditions for this project (File No. SE211-48) expired in January 1981 but this time adding that, while work is still ongoing, it is now under the control of the bonding company since Henley -Lundgren is in receivership. MOTION: To send a letter to DEQE stating that the Commission has been informed that the Henley -Lundgren pond is being completed under the auspices of the bonding company and that the Commission urges an on-site inspection be made particularly in light of the fact that the Superseding Order of Conditions expired in January 1981 and apparently no extension permit has been issued. (Johnson - Webb; all in favor) VOTED Paul Tsimortos - Erick Road: Mr. Tsimortos appeared before the Commission to give them a copy of his Erick Road project plans and to schedule an inspection by the Commission. MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1981 MINUTES PAGE FOUR MOTION: To make an on-site inspection of this proposed project on Wednesday, October 21, 1981, at 5:00 PM and at that time to make a determination of the applicability of the Wetlands Protection Act, such determination to be sent to Mr. Tsimortos as soon as possible. (Boyden - Johnson; all in favor) VOTED N.B. On Wednesday evening, October 21, Chairwoman Royle instructed Mrs. MacKay to send Mr. Tsimortos a "Determination..." form indicating that it was the Commission's decision that this project will not require a Wetlands Protection Act Hearing., Maintenance of Conservation Land: It was agreed that research (perhaps through the Forestry Service) should be done concerning the harvesting of Conservation Land. MOTION: To send a letter to the Boy Scout leaders of Mansfield stating the Commission's concern with the present state of the rivers and streams in Town; suggesting that an organized',program of hand cleaning these streams might appeal to the Boy Scouts; and offering to meet with the leaders to discuss an orderly way of implementing such a program. (Bonvie - Johnson; all in favor) VOTED Com. Webb noted that she would, however, be opposed to any large- scale channelizing of the Town's rivers and streams. of Low - Jellinek addressed the importance against H-6877, the Massachusetts disposal of low-level radioactive vel Radoactive Waste: Mrs. of the Commission's speaking out House bill concerning the waste. MOTION: To send a letter to Rep. Michael Creeden supporting a substitute proposal for H-6877 sponsored by Rep. Dennis Duffin to establish a study commission to shape low-level nuclear siting legislation. (Webb - Johnson; all .in favor) VOTED Leon Grant - Tree Removal: Chairwoman Royle and Com. Boyden reviewed the latest developments in connection with Leon Grant's pond development. On October 13, 1981 it was reported that Mr. Grant was pulling stumps with heavy equipment within 100 feet of a wetland, a practice he was specifically warned against by DEQE. Chairwoman Royle spoke with Peter O'Brien, Mr. Grant's attorney, concerning this activity and On October 15, 1981, Mr. O'Brien assured Chairwoman Royle that he had cautioned Mr. Grant against continuing this work without a Wetlands Protection Act Hearing and an Order of Conditions. MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1981 MINUTES PAGE FIVE MOTION: To send a letter to Peter O'Brien briefly outlining the telephone conversation between him and Chairwoman Royle and requesting his comments if this summary does not agree with his recollection. (Boyden - Bonvie; all in favor) VOTED MACC Meeting: Chairwoman Royle and Com. Webb reported on the informative MACC meeting which they attended at Holy Cross College on October 17, 1981 and urged other Commissioners to attend this worthwhile annual meeting in the future. Adjournment: MOTION: To adjourn this meeting at 10:00 PM and to schedule the next meeting for Monday, November 9, 1981. (Sheehan - Webb; all in favor) VOTED pem Accepted by_ �� Date to Town Clerk NOV 1219€1