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READING CONSERVATION COMMISSION °
Minutes of Wednesday, December 16,1998 Town Hall Selectmenom
PRESENT: Chair Nancy Easton, Members Stephen Chapman, Harold "Lucky" Hulse,
Will Finch, John Casciano, Consultant Leo Kenney, Conservation Administrator Donald
Nadeau and Recording Secretary Kathy Morgan
ABSENT: Mark Gillis
7:10 PM The meeting was coed to order.
7:12 PM Discuss/rank potential bedrock well sites Peter Tassi, Gail Woods, and
Gina Snyder were present on behalf of the bedrock project. L. Kenney mentioned that the
consultant, Ted Morine, stated that he felt drilling directly in a wetland wasn't a good idea
due to the regulations. Mr. Tassi explained that for accessing the wells they would use a
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small six wheeled vehicle. The Administrator stated that the Commission could decide if,
replication work needed to be done. L. Kenney stated that he felt that all the sites were
possible but would like to see a. water conservation plan on water use. Members felt that
1A6 and 1A7 would have alatof impact. 1A8, 1B1, 1E1, 1E2 would have easy access
with less impact, 2B3 would lave low permanent impact and the affect on vernal pools
would depend on how surface water is affected, 2C2 and 2C3 would be potential sites,
flags sighted in an upland, 20 and 2C7 would be good sites because of accessibility,
there would be no tree impact on 2C8 and 2C8 would have a low wetland impact.
7:35 PM Plan Change- 223111256 Main St. DEP# 270-296, RGB# 1997-35 Present
with applicants Mr. Coleman and Mr. Carter were David Murray, Collin Johanan,
Engineer, and Ms. Rimmer, bland scientist. Applicants are requesting a change in the
sequence of work outlined in the Order of Conditions. The removal of phragmites in zone
2 & 3 would be most effective in July and, therefore, applicants would like to start on the
detention basin. Applicants will submit a bond, a draft conservation restriction and a work
agenda with work updates ey 10 days. Mr. Murray stated they would be disturbing
phragmites on the south side le installing the detention basin. Applicant also
mentioned a change in grading on the west side of the truck turnout due to fire department
access. Chair read the order conditions 5-3-10, par. 7, regarding the wetland
restoration. Mr. Johanan explained that he generally runs the silt fence line along the
wetland delineation.
Members were concerned with the grading of the slope near the truck access. Applicant
explained that they would like to install; 1) the detention basin, 2) grading around the
foundation, and 3) restoration plantings in the spring. A motion was made and seconded
that the Commission find this submittal to be an insignificant plan change and allow the
applicant to change the phragmiite removal such that areas to the western part of the site
are done in the summer. The grading change is also deemed as an insignificant plan
change
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and to allow applicant to begin work on the foundation. Voted: 5-0=0. Applicant will
submit an as-built after grading is completed.
8:10 PM As a result of the Administrator's resignation, members reviewed a position
description for his position. Members discussed different means of advertising and
possible candidates.
8:48 PM Approve Minor Project: garage in driveway foo rint - 85 Sunnyside Ave
A motion was made and seconded to approve as a minor project. Voted: 5-0-0.
8:50 PM Bond Releases: $500 and $500 - Lot 6 (#34) Duck Rd tree plantings
RGB#1992-20 Administrator stated that owner advised that plantings have died twice
and asked that the Commission either release the bond or pull the bond. Members advised
the Administrator to request the applicant to submit a request in writing.
9:00 PM RGB Extension - Sunset Rock Lane RGB# 1997-26 to 1-12-2000 A motion
was made and seconded that the Commission approve RGB extension to 1-12-2000.
Voted: 4-0-1, H. Hulse abstained.
9:03 PM Status 1503 Main St. A second violation notice will be sent.
9:10 PM A motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Voted: 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Morgan,
Recording Secretary