The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Friend Weiler, Samuel Butcher, Thomas Gill, Brendan Halligan, Barbara Kelley, and Arthur Vautrain. Joseph Messina was absent. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
PM, FOX, 30 POWDER POINT AVE., PIER REPAIR
Representing the applicant was John Daley. The proposed project is to repair the platform and replace pilings damaged by ice. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the pier repair project. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, PASIUK, 41 KEENE ST., SE 18-1251
The applicant sent a written request to withdrawn the Notice of Intent application. The Commission accepted the withdrawal.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., 36 ST. GEORGE ST., POOL, SEPTIC, ADDITION, SE 18-1262
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project was to construct a pool, relocate the septic tank and construct an addition in the riverfront area. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Determination. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., 840 KEENE ST., DRIVEWAY, SE 18-1261
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project is construction of a turnaround driveway and grading work. The project conforms to the regulations. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH/PM, A.W. PERRY SOUTH, INC., KEENE ST., DELINEATION, SE 18-1257
Representing the applicant was Paul Fellini of Merrill Associates and Robert Gray of Sabatia. Mr. Gray explained the wetlands delineation. Mr. Grady agreed with the delineation on the plan. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to approve the wetland line as accurately shown on the plan and to issue a positive determination that any work within the jurisdiction of the Commission requires a filing of a Notice of Intent with the Conservation Commission. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PM, KOELBEL, 132 ISLAND CREEK RD., DECK
Representing the applicant was Rebecca Quigley of Axiom Architects. The applicant presented a revised plan that downsized the deck, located 90 feet from bordering vegetated wetlands. Mr. Butcher commented that no vista pruning was permitted under this RDA application. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the deck project. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PM, SCHMITT, 1010 CONGRESS ST., DRAINAGE
Representing the applicant was Lou Seone of Seone Landscaping Co. Mr. Seone explained the project which was to install a drainage pipe to improve drainage in the back yard and fill a depression. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PM, BAY FARM MONTESSORI, 145 LORING ST., FILL
Representing the applicant were Alan Vautrinot of Vautrinot Land Surveying Co. and Garth Lotmen. The proposed project is to fill in a man-made pond with a plastic liner. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1205. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue an Extension Permit for three years for SE 18-1065. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
The Commission reviewed expenditures from the Conservation Fund. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to expend from the Conservation Fund $576 for lime and $2,034.50 for legal services from Town Counsel. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
The Commission reviewed a proposal for hiring two interns from May 17 – September 3, 2004. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to expend from the Conservation Fund for the intern program $5,802.50 in fiscal year 2004 and $6,385.00 for fiscal year 2005 for a total of $12,187.50. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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