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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-01-12 Conservation Commission MinutesREADING CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of January 12, 1987 Meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. in Room 16, Town Hall, 16 Lowell St., Reading PRESENT: C. Anthony, Chairperson; H. Hulse, Vice Chairman; B. Saunders; M. C. Proctor; Associate Members W. Cochrane, R. Longley, and Beth MacKillop, Administrator 7:30 p.m. Update on Mr. Bruzzese - 59 Forest Street. Beth had inspected property and as far as she could tell, due to snow coverage, most of chips closest to wetlands had been removed. 7:45 p.m. Mr. Bruzzese told the Commission that since he had already spent between $6-7,000, the additional cost of approximately $4,400 for an "as built" plan was a-little too much. The Commission advised him to try and find other Engineering firms which were less costly. After further discussion, Mr. Bruzzese was told that when work is completed (driveway, etc.) then he must submit his "as built" plans for approval. 8:00 P.M. Mr. Dennis Symes introduced Deborah McCartney who had submitted .her resume to be considered as a wetland specialist for repli-' cation area on Ash Street project. She will submit a timetable of what she will be doing on site, how often she will visit s ite, et c. Motion was made and seconded that Deborah McCartney do the work, subject to approval by Beth. Brad will look over the information that she will submit before approval by Beth is given.. ` VOTED 4-0-0 Permission was also given to continue work on Lots 4 & 5 re- lating to wetland replication area. 8:15 p.m. Meeting with Selectmen. The Commission met with the Selectmen for the purpose of acceptance of Lots 36 & 37, Map 225, on North Main Street by the Town. Beth had a well defined map'-of the location of the lots and after a short question and answer period, the Selectmen unanimously voted to accept the lots. 8:45 p.m. Budget. Beth went over each line item on the budget with the Commission-.~ It `:will be 'Submitted to the - Town Manager by January 20:° A motion was made and- seconded that Beth get pricing on several models of cameras for the Commission's use, and submit them at a future meeting. - VOTED 4-0-0 9:00 P.M. Biggio Update. Beth reported that a meeting -has been set up'for some time in January with the Superior Court in Lowell. Jim Howard will notify us of the date and time. State D.P:W. work on North Main Street. There is an incomplete headwall near Somerset Nursing Home which could be a problem for erosion. Beth met with State D.P.W. on Friday and they said -it would-be taken care of i Fairwood Acres - Main St. & Van Norden Road. There is a lot of wetland alteration connected with this project and compensation has not been provided^n all locations. Beth feels there is a lot of work connected with this project and made a few suggestions. She is also very concerned about on-site retention that has not been provided for the whole"subdivision. MINUTES Minutes were read and accepted. VOTED 4-0-0 BILLS Bills were presented and signed. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read and discussed. A letter had been received from abuttors of Stagecoach Height-Eaton Street- requesting copies of all correspondence between Town and Commission, claiming there is a sewerage overflow problem in the area. Beth looked into it and Town is working on a solution, which includes new pumping station and which should help alleviate the problem. 9:45 p.m. Meeting adjourned. VOTED 4-0-0 Res ctfully s itted, Esther John , Clerk READING CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of January 12, 1987 Meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. in Room 16, Town Hall, 16 Lowell St., Reading PRESENT: C. Anthony, Chairperson; H. Hulse, Vice Chairman; B. Saunders; M. C. Proctor; Associate Members W. Cochrane, R. Longley, and Beth MacKillop, Administrator 7:30 p.m. Update on Mr. Bruzzese - 59 Forest Street. Beth had inspected property and as far as she could tell, due to snow coverage, most of chips closest to wetlands had been removed. 7:45 p.m. Mr. Bruzzese told the Commission that since he had already spent between $6-7,000, the additional cost of approximately $4,400 for an "as built" plan was a little too much. The Commission advised him to try and find other Engineering firms which were less costly. After further discussion, Mr. Bruzzese was told that when work is completed (driveway, etc.) then he must submit his "as built" plans for approval. 8:00 p.m. Mr. Dennis Symes introduced Deborah McCartney who had submitted her resume to be considered as a wetland specialist for repli- cation area on Ash Street project. She will submit a timetable of what she will be doing on site, how often she will visit s it e, et c. Motion was made and seconded that Deborah McCartney do the work, subject to approval by Beth. Brad will look over the information that she will submit before approval by Beth is given. VOTED 4-0-0 Permission was also given to continue work on Lots 4 & 5 re- lating to wetland replication area. 8:15 p.m. Meeting with Selectmen. The Commission met with the Selectmen for the purpose of acceptance of Lots 36 & 37, Map 225, on North Main Street by the Town. Beth had a well defined map bf the location of the lots and after a.short question and answer period, the Selectmen unanimously voted to accept the lots. 8:45 p.m. Budget. Beth went over each line item on the budget with the Commission It will be submitted" to the Town Manager by January 20; - A motion was : made and- seconded that Beth, get pricing on several models of cameras for the Commission's use, and submit them at a future meeting. VOTED 4-0-0 9:00 P.M. Biggio Update. Beth reported that a meeting has been set up for some time in January with the Superior Court in Lowell. Jim Howard will notify us of the date and time. State D.P.W. work on North Main Street. There is an incomplete headwall near Somerset Nursing Home which could be a problem for erosion. Beth met with State D.P.W. on Friday and they said it would be taken care of Fairwood Acres - Main St. & Van Norden Road. There is a lot of wetland alteration connected with this project and compensation has not been providedin all locations. Beth feels there is a lot of work connected with this project and made a few suggestions. She is also very concerned about on-site retention that has not been provided for the whole subdivision. MINUTES Minutes were read and accepted. VOTED 4-0-0 BILLS Bills were presented and signed. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read and discussed. A letter had been received from abuttors of Stagecoach Height-Eaton Street- requesting copies of all correspondence between Fafard Co. and Commission, claiming there is a sewerage overflow problem in the area. Beth looked into it and Town is working on a solution, which includes new pumping station and which should help alleviate the problem. 9:45 p.m. Meeting adjourned. VOTED 4-0-0 Res ctfully s itted, Esther Johns , Clerk