Date: November 16, 2005
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Wellfleet Senior Center
Commissioners Present: Co-Chair Ginie Page, Co-Chair John DiBlasio, Abby Franklin,
Paul Banner, and Ed Reynolds
Regrets: Cyndi Moe and Dottie Dolan
Staff Present: Hillary Greenberg, Conservation Agent, David Flaherty, Assistant Conservation Agent, and Christine Bates, Committee Secretary
Meeting called to order at 4:05 P.M. by Co-Chair Ginie Page.
Business Meeting:
John Riehle, from the audience, questioned if the revetment at 75 Omaha Road was going to be replaced. The Order of Conditions on this property was issued in January 2002 and has expired. The applicant would have to refile for a new NOI.
Paul Banner stated canoe rental companies are unloading and loading boats on Omaha Beach and vegetation is being eroded. Agent Greenberg stated some companies get a permit for the kayaking / canoe rental business to access the waterways.
Agent Greenberg advised the Commission that the Herring River Technical Committee was meeting on November 30 for an all-day session.
A discussion took place regarding the amendment(s) to the Flood Plain and ACEC Regulations. Agent Greenberg stated she would have to get with Town Counsel to review the amendment(s) with them. There would have to be an advertisement run in the newspaper regarding the public hearing meeting, but no Town Meeting
would be involved.
Abby Franklin reviewed the correspondence folder which included brochures, newspaper articles, and various letters. We were notified of a $350,000 grant for the Whalebone Point Purchase Program.
Abby Franklin read a draft letter she proposed to send to Rex Peterson regarding the Route 6 culvert on Blackfish Creek. The Commission agreed to have her send it on their behalf.
Ed Reynolds moved to approve the October 19, 2005 meeting minutes with amendments; seconded by Abby Franklin, passed 5-0.
It was reported $500,000 was announced by Delahunt for the Herring River Restoration project.
Americorps is working on the Cannon Hill project.
Public Hearings:
5:00 Helen Hoagland, 10 First Ave., Map 30, Parcel 120: Request for Certificate of Compliance. The septic was installed in 1997 and signed off by J. Chatham. Abby Franklin moved to approve the C of C; seconded by Ed Reynolds; passed 5-0.
5:05 MA Highway, Route 6 and Main Street, RDA: Replace tide gate and 10 feet section of pipe, as well as reconstruct stone headwall to eliminate flooding of adjacent properties. Tom McGuire and Brandon O’Malley represented MA Highway. McGuire described the history of the culvert, stating it is in need of repair. The owners of Duck Creek Inn are currently getting flooded on their property due to the tide changes. The new 36” tide gate will provide more access for the fish to pass through during half tide. Ed Reynolds identified this RDA as a Negative 2; seconded by Paul Banner,
passed 5-0.
5:21 MA Audubon Society, 291 State Highway, Map 46, Parcel 16: NOI: Modify portion of sanctuary trail system. Abby Franklin recused herself as being an employee of the Audubon. Reggie Donaghue and Bob Prescott of the Society explained they would be regrading, realigning, and repaving trails, along with replacing decking materials, constructing turtle breeding boxes, replacing non-native plants with native vegetation, and replace a small viewing deck. No new trails or destinations will be built but some will be rerouted to accommodate handicapped people. No DEP number
had been assigned as yet. Ed Reynolds moved to continue to December 7; seconded by Paul Banner, passed 4-0.
5:35 Chequessett Yacht & Country Club, 675 Chequessett Neck Road, Map 19, Parcel 115: NOI: Shorefront Stabilization (Cont’d from 10/1905/05). The meeting minutes of 10/19/05 were read. Peter Markunas stated there is no guarantee of getting the nourishment from the town. He requested the Commission stay focused on the application. Paul Banner moved to approve the project as presented. A discussion took place regarding the task of beach renourishment for the entire harbor. Ed Reynolds stated he would like to see a double row of zig zag fencing. Abby Franklin asked if the placement of sand from the harbor would be any different from what they have placed there before. There was no
clear answer to that question. Barbara Boone advised the Board they would need to make a decision at this meeting. If the Board vetoed the request, she would go to DEP. Ginie Page questioned the ramp size and if an alternative method could be used so the ramp would only be in place during the summer season. Markunas stated there is a product called gotex. Paul Banner moved to approve the proposal as amended utilizing a temporary ramp with conditions; seconded by Abby Franklin; passed 4-1. Ginie Page will be the supervisor.
Ginie Page moved the meeting adjourn at 6:30 pm; seconded by Abby Franklin; passed 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine Bates
Committee Secretary
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