HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-05-11 Conservation Commission MinutesREADING CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes of May 11, 1987
Commission met at 7:30 p.m. in Room 16, Town Hall, Reading
PRESENT: C. Anthony, Chairperson; M. C. Proctor; B. Saunders;
Associate Members, R. Longley, R. Konisky, F. Robie;
and Conservation Administrator, Beth MacKillop.
7:35 p.m. A combined meeting with 3 members of Community Planning
and Development Commission had William Redford giving
a history of the Reading Sewer System, their problems
and what the town of Reading is doing to address the
issues. He answered the many questions asked by both
Commissions and the inflow seems to be the biggest
problem.
Camille asked the CP&CD Commission about the B.U. study
but they said their first priority was getting a Town
Planner on board and that he should have a say in the
creation of the new open space plan. The cost of the
B. U. Study is still unknown..
8:40 p.m. There was an update by Bill Redford regarding the pro-
posed DPW garage facility on Ash St. The Superseding
Order of Conditions had not been received at the time of
this meeting and they assume the order will be appealed.
The DPW is now working on walls and footings and hopes
to work on buildings, including pouring of foundation
and floor slabs. Bill has discussed with DEQE the
concept of whether they would view favorably construction
of a temporary detention area above 100 year storm area.
9 P.M. Bill Childress arrived.
The Town will seek permission to work within the 100 foot
buffer zone from the floodplain without refiling under
Art. 32. The Commission didn't feel it was significant
enough to refile. Bill Redford will submit plans and
figures and a site visit will be made before final
approval is given..
He also brought up road work currently being done by the
DPW. They are repaving Haverhill Street and it is in a
resource area. They have not filed a Notice of Intent
and Bill is looking for guidelines as to what the
Commission feels DPW should do in terms of filing for
roadway maintenance projects.
After much discussion, the Commission decided that a policy
should be established. Beth and Bill will develop such
a policy for the Commission to review. As far as a filing
for the Haverhill St. roadwork, the Commission decided
it was not necessary.
9:20 p.m. Public Meeting-Request for Determination of Applicability-
Judith Mitchel, 70 Longview Road
Meeting opened, discussed and closed.
A positive determination under Art. 32 VOTED 3-0-1
A negative determination under Chap. 131 VOTED 3-0-1
10:10 p.m. Cliff Proctor left the meeting.
10:15 p.m. Request for Art. 32 Extension Permit-4 Annette Lane.
After discussion it was decided to issue an extension
permit retroactive to May 11, 1987,at the next meetingn.
Beth will inform Mr. Pacy.
Beth requested Commission fill out Evaluation Form and
return to Camille, who will meet with the Town Manager
and Beth for her evaluation.
Larry Boutiette, Civil Engineer. USDA, Soil Conservation
Service, will speak to us at our June 22 meeting. Beth
will confirm. -
Our next meeting will be on May 26, 1987 because the 25th is Memorial
Day.
Beth updated the Commission on the wetlands violation at 908 Main
St. (Minotti). On May 5, 1987 a dam made of sandbags and filter fiber
material was observed by Beth across the stream at 908 Main St. On
May 6, 1987 an enforcement order was issued to Mrs. Ann Minotti (the
owner). On May 7, 1987 the State DPW removed the obstruction'at
approximately 7:00 a.m. Later in the day the stream was observed to
be dammed up with dirt. On May 8 Beth issued another enforcement
order. The Commission directed Beth to get onthe Selectmen's next
agenda to seek permission to utilize Town Counsel. Civil proceedings
will begin if by May 26, 1987 the problem is not resolved:
MINUTES. Since Mr. Proctor had to leave early, approval of Minutes
will be held over until next meeting.
BILLS were signed.
CORRESPONDENCE was read and discussed. Beth informed the Commission
that Town Forest Day will be held on October 2 and she will try to
involve Boy and Girl Scouts and others in the planning. Camille will
be on the committee to help plan the day.
SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM. Beth said there had been no sign-ups, and she
will continue to try and get youths involved.
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
Esther M. Johnsen, Clerk