The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Thomas Gill, Barbara Kelley, Donald Merry, Joseph Messina and Holly Morris. Samuel Butcher and Dianne Hearn were absent. Dr. Gill was Acting Chairman. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
PH, SPELLMAN, 61 OCEAN ROAD NORTH, DRIVEWAY, SE 18-1366
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Spellman were present for the discussion. The proposed project is to pave 494 square feet of driveway. 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. Motion passed.
PM, H. MCCARTHY, AQUACULTURE GRANT
Mr. Merry recused himself from this public meeting. The applicant, Henry McCarthy explained the project which was an aquaculture grant northeast of Clarks Island. Mr. Messina made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1- abstention (Merry).
PM, P. MCCARTHY, AQUACULTURE GRANT
Mr. Merry recused himself from this public meeting. The applicant, Paul McCarthy explained the project which was an aquaculture grant northeast of Clarks Island. Mr. Messina made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1- abstention (Merry).
PH, MAHMUD, 221 STANDISH ST., LANDSCAPING, SE 18-1367
The applicant, Ayaz Mahmud was present for the discussion. The project was a result of an enforcement order issued for alteration of wetlands. The proposed project is landscaping and restoration of the wetlands with wetland plant species. The Commission reviewed the planting plan. Also included in the project is control of the phragmites. The Commission required that the plantings be completed by the end of September and that no new lawn is permitted between the new trees and shrubs. 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, OSPREY HOLDINGS LLC, 0 PLUMFIELD LN., SE 18-1365
Since the DEP file number had been issued Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue the Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM. BOURGET, 110 GURNET RD., DECK
Representing the applicant were Susan Bourget and her contractor. A revised plan was submitted that showed the dimensions of the second-story deck being proposed over the existing porch. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the construction of the 2nd-story deck. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, WHITE AQUACULTURE GRANT
Mr. Merry recused himself from this public meeting. Representing the applicant was, Denise White, who explained the project was an aquaculture grant located north of Hunts Flat. It was noted that the Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) had conditioned the grant to not allow bottom culture techniques for the growing of shellfish. Mr. Messina made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required provided that the applicant is in compliance with the conditions set forth in the DMF letter dated 5/4/06. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1- abstention (Merry).
PM, TOWN OF DUXBURY, ISLAND CREEK FISH LADDER
Joe Grady explained the project which is to adjust some granite blocks from the old mill site located within the stream bed to facilitate the movement of fish. The work will be done by hand or a small rubber-tire backhoe. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, TOWN OF DUXBURY, TOWN LANDINGS, MAINTENANCE
Mr. Grady explained the project is for routine maintenance at the town landings. The DPW staff will meet with the Conservation Administrator prior to doing the work. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the routine maintenance at the town landings. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission reviewed requests for Certificates of Compliances. Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1202, 15 White St. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliances for SE 18-1233, 41 Bay Pond Rd. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliances for SE 18-1243, 54 Bay Pond Rd. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliances for SE 18-1185 that indicated the work was never commenced and that the applicant will file a new Notice of Intent if the project goes forward. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliances for SE 18-1346, 153 Island Creek Rd. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed the minutes of the meeting on 2/7/05. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 2/7/05 as written. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 abstention (Messina). Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed the South Coastal Watershed Action Plan. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue a letter of support for the plan. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to approve payment from the Conservation Fund of a bill for $522 for legal services from Town Counsel. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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