The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Samuel Butcher, Dianne Hearn, Barbara Kelley, Joseph Messina and Holly Morris. Thomas Gill and Donald Merry were absent. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION RULES & REGULATIONS
The Commission reviewed the latest draft of the revisions to the rules & regulations.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission discussed the status of the project at addressStreet91 Gurnet Road. The property owners, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Carroll were present for the discussion. The Commission asked that the Conservation Administrator review the project files and provide information in their packets for the next meeting in order for the Commission to decide what course of action to take with the project.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – LAND ACQUISITION
At 8:30 p.m. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to go into executive session to consider the taking, purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property which, if discussed outside of this session could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governing body. A roll call vote was taken: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 8:41 p.m. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to reconvene into open session with the understanding that the Commission would return to the executive after the last public hearing. A roll call vote was taken: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 9:28 p.m. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to reconvene into executive session to consider the taking, purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property which, if discussed outside of this session could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governing body. A roll call vote was taken: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 9:41 p.m. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to reconvene into open session A roll call vote was taken: 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION LLC, addressStreet243 HIGH ST., SEPTIC, SE 18-1332
Representing the applicant were Freeman Boynton and the property owner, PersonNameBrendan Halligan. The proposed project is installation of a septic system. The system will be mounded and located as far from the wetlands as possible. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, THOMAS, addressStreet521 CONGRESS ST., ADDITION, SE 18-1330
Representing the applicant was Mark Casey of South Shore Survey Consultants, Inc. The proposed project is construction of two additions, located 50 feet and 45 feet from the wetlands. The portion of the addition located closer than 50 feet to the wetlands will be constructed on sonotubes. The project conforms to the regulations. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed.
PM, DUXBURY CityDPW, StateWASHINGTON placeST., DRAINAGE
The Conservation Administrator explained the project. The project consisted of replacing old pipes in catch basins and construction of a swale to collect sediment from the pipes before runoff into the marsh. All the work would be completed in the roadway right-of-way near the intersection of addressStreetWashington St. and addressStreetSt. George St. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not necessary for the drainage improvement project. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, GAINTNER, addressStreet55 LINDEN LANE, DUNE REPAIR, SE 18-1331
Representing the applicant was Chris Phillips. The project is to rebuild and replant the dune that was destroyed in the last storm. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, WHITE, addressStreet45 WADSWORTH LN., SE 18-1322
Representing the applicant was Paul Brogna from Seacoast Engineering Co. A revised plan was submitted that moved the leaching system farther from the wetlands and included an alternative technology (fast system). Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:41 p.m.
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