REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 22, 2008
Members Present: Mark Coakley, Chip Burkhardt, Jeffrey Walsh, Charlene Franz,
Dan Duffy (8:00 p.m. arrival)
Members Absent: Wendy Lonstein
Others Present: See Sign-In Sheet
Recorder: Melanie Rich
The approval from the Army Corps of Engineers was received regarding Rand-Whitney. Arthur Allen (EcoTec) briefly discussed the pre-construction meeting he attended on January 16th. Mark Coakley had questions concerning the plan dates. Mr. Allen stated they were the same and he was told by Rand-Whitney that the Army Corps did not require any changes, but will review the ACOE permit and inform the Commission.
7:15 p.m. - PUBLIC HEARING (continued) – Notice of Intent – Nicholas Aoude, 205 School Street
Construct a single-family home and out-structure which are outside of the100’ wetland buffer. Driveways and utilities will need to pass through the 100’ buffer.
James Tetreault and Nicholas Aoude were in attendance. Mr. Tetreault stated that Arthur Allen (EcoTec) had viewed the wetland lines. Mr. Allen recommended two specific changes: move the line from C9 to C11, and M3 to A1. Mr. Tetreault will incorporate the changes on the plan. The existing 12” corrugated metal pipe culvert will be replaced with a 24” reinforced concrete pipe. Concerning the reclassification of an existing perennial stream to an intermittent stream, Arthur Allen was in support that the stream is intermittent. He said it would only apply from the stream crossing upstream of the site. It would not apply to anything downstream. In addition, it would only apply for the duration of the Order issued. James Tetreault will be forwarded the Stormwater
application and related documents when approved. The applicant requested a continuance. M. Coakley motioned to accept the request for continuance; J. Walsh seconded; all agreed. It will be on the February 19, 2008 Agenda at 7:15 p.m.
7:30 p.m. - PUBLIC HEARING – Notice of Intent – Gary Tuthill, 69 Rocky Pond Road
Replace failing cesspool with a tight tank and any related grading.
Steve Sears (David E. Ross Associates) was in attendance for the applicant. He explained that only a tight tank would fit there. Approximately 120-150 sq. ft. will be disturbed. He has filed with DEP for their approval which, to date, he has not had a response. It has been approved by the Board of Health. A condition will be added (#31) stating that any water pumped for the excavated holes shall not be discharged into the pond, and sufficient treatment to minimize silt should be employed for any dewatering. M. Coakley motioned to close the Public Hearing; J. Walsh seconded; all agreed. M. Coakley motioned to issue a standard Order of Conditions with Special Condition #31 being added; J. Walsh seconded; all agreed.
7:45 p.m. - PUBLIC HEARING – Notice of Intent – Mt. Pleasant Country Club, 369 Cross Street (Mt. Pleasant Dam Off Cross Street)
Replace failing pond outlet structure and associated work.
Todd Sauer (Superintendent) and Paul McManus (EcoTec) were in attendance. The pond is controlled by a dam on the north end. The outlet structure is corroded. The intent is to modernize it. There are two points of access to it. A cofferdam will be used to dewater the area. They propose to put a 27” pipe in the existing 30” pipe and grout it. This will eliminate the dam being affected. Proposed alterations are to land underwater, not BVW (400 sq. ft. of riprap). Mr. McManus said the excavated material will be removed. Special Condition #31 will be added stating that material excavated from within the cofferdam should be removed to a non-jurisdictional area. M. Coakley motioned to close the Public Hearing; C. Burkhardt seconded; all agreed.
M. Coakley motioned to issue a standard Order of Conditions, adding Special Condition #31; D. Duffy seconded; all agreed.
8:00 p.m. - COMMISSION BUSINESS
Vouchers were approved.
Jeff motioned to accept the Meeting Minutes dated December 17, 2007 as amended; Mark seconded; all agreed.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Joe McGrath attended with the draft Stormwater Regulations forms. After review, M. Coakley motioned to adopt the Introduction, Application and associated forms; J. Walsh seconded; all agreed.
Dick Zepp (Cyprian Keyes) attended to discuss wetland cutting which was recently noticed by Arthur Allen (EcoTec) while working on the Aoude project (abutter). Mr. Allen said the cutting was to the ground through the wetlands. Mr. Zepp presented the Commission with a copy of the Amended Order of Conditions, Additional Special Condition (#115-161) stating permission/restrictions regarding overstory clearing. The Commission instructed him to leave areas chest high. He asked if he could leave some areas knee high for playability (1st and 15th holes). An April site visit will be conducted. In the interim, Mr. Zepp will speak with the workers who are doing the cutting.
Stormwater Funds for Year 5 – Chip has spoken with Sue Olsen (Town Administrator) and Emily Scerbo (Woodard & Curran) concerning the funding. The original grant was $5K for 5 years. There are not enough funds left for Year 5 or for the filing of the Notice of Intent. At this point, the amount needed is unknown. There is a possibility some money could come from the Wetland Protection Fund. This is a line item that will need to be budgeted each year. A letter will be written and Mark will speak with the Finance Committee in February.
Jeff will email Mark concerning the need for another Member.
M. Coakley motioned to adjourn the meeting; D. Duffy seconded; the Commission unanimously agreed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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