HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-04-13 Conservation Commission MinutesREADING CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes of April 13, 1987
Meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. in Room 101, Parker Middle School, Reading
PRESENT: C. Anthony, Chairperson; H. Hulse, Vice Chairman; M. C. Proctor;
Associate Members F. Robie, R. Konisky and Beth MacKillop,
Administrator.
7:30 p.m. Since a quorum was not present, the meeting began with
discussions not requiring a vote.
Matthew Prudente discussed his scouting project which will entail
about 8 hours of work with 10 assistants, plus adult supervision.
They will clean out trash, put up bird houses, etc. and will
work when it is not 'too wet. Beth will supervise them some of
the time, as will his father and maybe parents of one of the
assistants. He will co-ordinate with Beth about disposal of
trash.
7:35 p.m. Mosquito Control. Beth said spraying will begin on April 20
by helicopter and that the spray will not affect people in any
way. Anyone not wanting spraying will put out markers. Truck
spraying will be done later in the summer.
7:40 p.m. Hydrology-Workshop/Discussion. Laurence Boutiette from Soil
Conservation Service in Holden will be here April 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Please have specific questions ready to ask him. He will be
offered mileage money.
7:45 p.m. Bill Childress arrived so now a quorum is present.
The DPW has forms for evaluation of Administrator. The Town is
in the process of making up evaluation forms.
Beth will check with Brad to see if Wednesday, April 29 or
May 1 are convenient dates for him for Celebration Dinner. Beth
will check with The Depot and Wes Parker's for available
restaurant space.
The Conservation Commission will sponsor another Town Forest Day
and Bare Meadow was suggested as the site. Beth will contact other
groups, and a theme for the day is needed, such as "Back to Nature".
VOTED 4-0-0
Bird walks through the Town Forest have been scheduled to be held
each Wednesday at 8 a.m. with Jack Cairl and Beth. The public is
invited to join and will meet on Strout Avenue.
7:55 p.m. A motion was made and seconded that the Commission grant permission
to Matthew Prudente to proceed with his scouting project.
VOTED 4-0-0
7:55 p.m. The DPW wants to start work on Ash Street in buffer zone.
Bill Redmond explained that DPW can't start work while the appeal
is pending and that the DEQE has not acted within the time frame
set and is putting the Town at a disadvantage. It is up to DEQE
to enforce Order of Conditions.
Motion was made and seconded that a letter be sent to DEQE about
the position that Commission has been put in due to DEQE going
over time limit. VOTED 470-0
8:05 p.m. There was ttn'informal discussion with Bill Jones regarding the
changed plans for Avalon Road Extension. Beth will research with
DEQE about best way to amend or change Order of Conditions which
currently exist. The Commission must avoid having two current Order
of Conditions on the property.
8:25 p.m. Enos Circle. Beth distributed letter she sent to C.P.& D.C. and a
discussion ensued re Details of retention area, etc.
8:35 p.m. Beth discussed Eagle scout project at Bare Meadow and what Ben Trevor
would like to do there. A motion was made and seconded that
Commission pay expenses of water usage in the Eagle scout project
this summer. VOTED 3-0-1
Motion made and seconded that Commission authorize Eagle Scout project
for Bare Meadow for planting of shrubs, etc. VOTED 4-0-0
Beth discussed Frugal Fannies, off John St., and reported they were
filling in illegally. They are in process of filing a Notice of
Intent and a Request for Determination.
8:45 p.m. Correspondence was read and discussed.
Motion made and seconded that letter be drafted, signed by Chair-
person, in answer to project by B.U. VOTED 4--0-0
9:00 p.m. Beth will meet with Town Manager to discuss Conservation Commission
Act and memo sent to Commission regarding Associate Members.
Motion made and seconded that Administrator be allowed to purchase
a pamphlet for $8.00. VOTED 4-0-0
9:05 p.m. T Commission received a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Lucas of 1046 Main
Street wanting to know if an in-ground pool would be possible under
a superseding Order of Conditions issued by DEQE. After discussion,
A motion was made and seconded that they would be notified that no
alteration shall occur below elevation 210. VOTED 4-0-0
9:10 p.m. Mr Cormier asked for an Art.32 extension of Order of Conditions
for Avalon Estates after it expired. Beth recommended granting
the extension.
Motion made and secodnded under Art. 32 extension be granted until
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9:35 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Lucas of 1046 Main Street arrived. They had been
sitting in Town Meeting, mistakenly thinking their request would
comeup. Beth explained the function of wetlands to Mrs. Lucas
and answered their questions. They were informed of the motion
and a brief discussion ensued.
9:45 p.m. MINUTES were accepted and approved. VOTED 3-071
BILLS were approved.
10 P.M. Meeting adjourned. VOTED 4-0-0
Respectfully submitted,
Esther M. Johnsen, erk