HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-07-20 Conservation Commission MinutesREADING CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes of July 20, 1987
Meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. in Town Hall Annex, 6 Lowell Street,
Reading.
PRESENT: C. Anthony, Chairperson; H. Hulse, Vice Chm.; W. Cochrane;
M. C. Proctor; B. Saunders; W. Childress; and Associate
Members, J. Nickerson, R. Longley, R. Koniskey and Beth
MacKillop, Administrator.
7:30 p.m. Update on various projects:
Beth reported Reserve Fund Transfer had gone through and we
now have 2 students working for the summer at $5.81/hour.
Recent violations: Mr. Covino, who had to be out of town
for this meeting, will be filing shortly.
The Conservation office has moved to lower level and this
meeting was held in Selectmen's office. Beth reported that the
secretary had resigned and this will make things difficult until a new
secretary is hired.
Beth also reported that 2 weeks ago DPW had started putting
roof on garage facility without creating detention area. July 29 is
pre-trial hearing for DPW appeal and August 13 is trial date for the
Biggio case.
7:45 p.m. Lawrenc:-~Boutiette, Civil Engineer USDA Soil Conservation
Service, Holden, MA spoke to the Commission about drainage calculations,
and answered the many questions of the Commission.
8:50 p.m. Cease & Desists. Mr. Cagnina of Louanis Drive appeared
before the Commission and said he had retained services of Attorney
Wagner and asked if Commission wanted him to file separately from
Mr. Covino. He wants to extend his back yard and will contact Beth
when he wants her to view site. He will appear before Commission
by August 3 or August 10.
Mr. Covino, who is out of town, promised to send letter if he was
unable to appear before.Commission, but no letter had been received.
Beth will call him and follow up with a letter asking him to file in
time for August 10 meeting.
Motion made and seconded that Beth call Mr. Covino and follow up with
letter that we should have filing of Notice of Intent in time for
August 10 meeting.
VOTED 5-0-'1'
9 P.M. Presentation by Maria Mobilia from Massachusettts Public
Interest Research Group (MASS PIRG) of the Toxic Waste bill "Mass.
Toxics Use Reduction Act" and a letter had been received from Senator
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make sure requirements are enforced and DEQE will administer this law,
if passed. A tax will be imposed on sale of toxic chemicals and will
be used to hire people to admi'ni'ster it. After, discussion, Beth will
get in touch with MACC to see if they ha7de.rev-i6wed:°th-ia:: bill. She will
report to Commission at next meeting.
9:15 p.m. Public Meeting - Request for D'eterminatio'n. or Applicability -
Maryann MacBride, 87 Junnyside A-,-e., - for construction
of inground pool and installation of fence.
Meeting was opened, recorded and closed. A negative determination with
;conditions will be issued. VOTED 5-0-1
9:20 p.m. Public Meeting - Request for Determination of Applicability -
Antonio Lopes, 90 Sunnyside Ave.,- for removal of tree stump
and to place a basketball hoop pole at end of driveway and
to spread 60 cubic yards of fill.
Meeting was opened, recorded and closed. A negative determination will
be issued on Lot 36-15A with conditions that lot be put back to same
grade elevations as shown on as built plan dated 11/23/82 by 8/30/87.
VOTED 5-0-1
10 p.m. Public Meeting - Request for Determination of Applicability-
Kevin Fulgoni, 16 Margaret Rd. - to fill and level backyard.
Past filling activities very close to wetland are evident.
Meeting was opened, recorded and closed. A positive determination will
be issued and hemust file Notice of Intent to remove fill in wetland.
VOTED 5-0-1
10:20 p.m. Informal Discussion with the Biggio's regarding temporary
detention basin at DPW garage facility.ko+'~, wants Commission to re-
consider their vote on temporary detention area. Says no discussion
was s''nown in Minutes. He has an appeal with DEQE, and he questions
Mr. Redford's calculations regarding how much drainage area is needed
for water draining from roof. Mr. Biggio feels Commission is doing
something behind his back and that he is being picked on.
When roofs were installed, Mr. Redford was on vacation and he had not
o.k'd the roof installation. Mr. Hulse emphatically told Mr. Biggio
that the Commission was not going behind his back. He will be notified
of any Conservation action involving this site in'the'future and the
Commission apologized for not notifying them before approving the
temporary detention area.
10:40 p.m. Request for Extension Permits under Article 32:
Sanborn Village-PhaseIII-expires July 31, 1987. M,
to grant extension to Sanborn Village, Phase III,
one year.
231 John Street. They have not commenced work as
seconded to grant extension to 231 John St. under
year.
Dtion made and seconded
under Article 32 for
VOTED 5-0-1
yet. Motion made and
Article 32 for one
VOTED 5-0-1
Beth informed Commission that Ms. Winder of Longview Road has appealed
Article 32.
Beth up-dated Commission on budget. Approximately $340 remains in budget.
CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence was read and discussed.
Charlie Costello, former Administrator, was greeted and welcomed
by Commission.
Beth said Mrs. Minotti would not sign agreement permitting DPW on her
land. Future violations will be documented but at this time Beth does
not think pursuing civil action against her is advisable.
A motion was made and seconded to nominate Harold Hulse as Chairman
for the coming year.
VOTED 5-0-1
A motion was made and seconded to nominate Warren Cochrane as Vice
Chairman for the coming year.
VOTED 5-0-1
A motionwas made and seconded to appoint the following as Associate
Members for a period of one year: Frank Robie, Ray Konisky,
R. Longley and Joan Nickerson.
VOTED 6-0-0
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn.
Adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Esther M. Johnsen, Clerk
VOTED 6-0-0