HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-11-08 Conservation Commission MinutesREADING CONSERVATION COMMISSION
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Minutes of 11/08/90 Meeting No. 30
PRESENT: C. Anthony, Chairman; J. Nickerson; J. Lachmayr; E. Loschi; M.C.
Proctor; J. Biller, Assoc. Member; J. Keigley, Assoc. Member; D.
Nadeau, Administrator
ABSENT: H. Hulse; R. Longley, V. Chairman;
7:07 PM Call to Order
The regular weekly meeting of the Conservation Commission was called
to order. The meeting was held on Thursday this week to accomodate
the Public Hearing on the proposed amendments to RGB §5.7.
7:07 PM Public Hearing on Proposed RGB §57
The Public Hearing on the proposed amendments to Section 5.7 of the
Reading General Bylaws (Wetland Protection), warrant articles 4
through 14 of the November 1990 Subsequent Town Meeting, was opened.
In addition to the Commission, Mr. Ron Boucher and Mr. Barry Mitchel
were in attendance.
7:11 PM E. Loschi arrived.
The proposed amendments to RGB §5.7 are designed to accomplish two
basic goals:
1. Maintain the authority currently granted to the
Conservation Commission under the existing State
Regulations and the local bylaw.
2. Bring the bylaw up to date to reference current state
law.
General Discussion
Mr. Ron Boucher suggested that a general report be given under
Article 1 as a lead-in to Articles 4-14. C. Anthony will discuss
this with the Moderator, Mr. Paul Dustin.
The discussion covered various aspects of the presentation
procedure before Town Meeting. The main items discussed included:
1. It was suggested that transparencies be made of D.
Nadeau's summary sheets.
2. The concept of keeping the discussion before Town Meeting
as simple as possible was emphasized.
3. "Lands Bordering" and the possible interpretations and
confusion which might occur.
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4. Fees - what fees will be charged until the Attorney
General approves of the changes to RGB. The current
fee schedule should be discussed if this comes up at
Town Meeting.
5. The Commission should move Article 8 to the end of the
discussion to avoid losing both the references to the
1978 Regulations and replacements such as Article 10
which might result in the loss of significant
authority. We should ask that Article 8 be tabled
until after Article 14.
6. Rare species including plants. This is not really new
jurisdiction since the rare species will be regulated
only in the wetlands already covered by the current
jurisdiction.
7. The Commission should table Article 12 until after
Articles 13 and 14 (and 8) since renumbering is moot
without the passage of Articles 13 and 14.
8:39 PM
8:54
9:02 PM
Public Hearing Closed
The Public Hearing on the proposed amendments to RGB §5.7 was
closed.
Administrator's Report
The Administrator discussed Water Quality Certification
procedures.
J. Lachmayr left the meeting.
9:04 PM Discussion of Article 21
A discussion was held on a possible stand by the Conservation
Commission on Article 21 of the November 1990 Subsequent Town
Meeting warrant. This article proposes that a "Land Advisory
Committee" of Town Meeting be created to advise Town Meeting.
9:17 PM J. Nickerson moved that the Reading Conservation Commission does
NOT recommend Article 21 because it represents a duplication of
effort by the Conservation Commission and other town agencies.
VOTED 4-0-0
9:19 PM C. Anthony discussed a telephone call from the Town Manager
concerning the possibility of a blanket approval for "small" DPW
projects. This needs review by the Administrator and will be
discussed at the 11/14/90 meeting.
A memo was received about the Aquifer Protection District. The
problems and education of the public.
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9:28 PM Discussion of Party
It currently appears that the best time for the Conservation
Commission "Christmas Party" is January 19, 1991. Mr. J. Keigley
will host the party.
9:33 PM Adjournment
M.C. Proctor moved to adjourn. Seconded.
VOTED 4-0-0
Respectfully submitted
J. Biller
Assoc. Member
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