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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-04-24 Conservation Commission Minutes CO_N8]1'4RA1A'110A1 COMAIIS SION' NR']:.']]'A.NDO-VEII, :NIASSAC.IYIYSEr.rS 01845 qy 4 E-: APRILT11 0 Minutes of Conservation Commission Meeting on 'Thursday evening, April 24, 1975 Present and voting, Mrs. Patricia C. Trembly, Chairperson; William Chepulis; Vincent Turano; Joseph D'Angelo- Marjorie V. Kittredge.; Arthur Resca; Leo Lafond; Asso. Member, Henry Fink Visitors.* Gayton Osgood; Joseph Cushing; Mrs* Anna Manzi; Ted Leland. The meeting was called to order at 7:�45 P-M- Pers. Trembly rioted -the following items on the Town Warrant.# Item 10 is the Advisory Board's Budget — which they almost doubled, The Conservation Commission Budget was out down to $500 for salaries and $1300 for expenses, Article 14. and Article 15 dealing with the Environmental. Control District and Cluster Dwelling — Mr. Chepulis asked for any discussion pertaining to these — there was no discussions Article 17 (by Con. Com.) to acquire Campion Hall or any part of it, Gayton Osgood and Mrs. Trembly spoke with the Selectmen, The Selectmen suggested withdrawing the Article and waiting to see what Thomas Construction does rather than putting in a figure* From the standpoint of the Commission, if we put in too low a figure and the judge awarded a higher figure we would have to pay the difference and it would put the Town in a bad light. J'. Cushing thought it should be tabled rather than withdrawn because anc.e it is withdrawn we can never recoup it, Mrs. Kittredge agreed that tabling the Article would be a good idea. Mr. Resoa felt it should be held until the end., Neredith & Grew advised that, if, for some reason, the articles were not acted upon on April 26, 1975 they would extend the option past the April 30th deadline until, such time as they are acted upon* Mr. Chepulis' opinion was that there would be no advan— tage to tabling the matter. Mr. Turano made a motion that -the Chairman request Town Meeting totable the matter until after Article 85 and Mrs. Kittredge seconded. The vote was unanimous. Article 18 has to be amended to exclude eminent domain and include easement, 50, right of way to be left -to the original owner. This parcel was recommended in all regional and local plans for acquisition. Mr. DOAngelo to speak on this. Joseph Cushing made the observation 'that the Commission should play heavily on the fact that obtaining this land is to protect the Lake inasmuch as Ray's Pond is contiguous with it. Article 19 — Globe Property. Mrs, Kittredge said that the Cora. Como in Boxford will April 24, 1975 Wage —2® ,work with us as much as they can, but they cannot put it in their Warrant at this time. Mr. Turano made a motion to withdraw the Article and state that our intention is to pursue the acquisition of the property. Much discussion ensued as to whether or not to withdraw. Mar. Resca thought the Commission was backing down. The motion received a second from h1r. D'Angelo and the vote was unanimous. Article 20 Conservation Fund; being able to have money available on short notice is useful. .Article 61 Scenic Roads — Ted Leland, 254 Great Pond Rd., requested the support of the Commission. Mr. Chepulis questioned what could be done under this law. Mr. Leland said that many of the normal things can be done but they would Like the road to stay rough not straightened or flattened or widened. Keep it rural and discourage- commercial traffic. Mrs. Manzi, 440 Great Pond Rd., commented that these roads have true historic value and are worth preserving. Mr. D'Angelo stated that any improvement on a State Aid road, which Great Pond Rd. is, must have approval of the Dept. of Public Works. The landowners are notified and have all kinds of opportunity for input. He mentioned that he was giving this information as an individual, road builder and engineer. Mr. Turano said that, for the most part, he goes along with Scenic Roads but Great Pond Rd. has a number of safety problems and wondered if they had looked into the number of accidents. Mr. Leland said there have been no fatalities and approximately 3 accidents at the corner near his house? this was not a documented figure from the Police Dept., however. Mr. Turano made a motion that the Commission direct the Chairman to voice support for this article at Town Meeting, Votes Mr. Chepulis abstained, all other members were in favor. Earth Removal -- Article 30: a motion was made by Mr. Turano that the Chairman recommend passage of the new By- Law at Town Meeting. Mr. D'Angelo seconded and the vote was unanimous. Sanitary Landfill — Article 50; Mr. Cyr has agreed to work with the Commission in developing plans for the land. The landfill will be used for the overflow from the Greater Lawrence Sanitary Distract. It is on tom owned land and will be worked out so that the ConCom can step in and gradually use it for recreation purposes. A motion was made by Mr. Turano that the Commission has no objection to this site for a sanitary landfill and commend Mr. Cyr with a letter for his efforts in working with a committee for this purpose. Mr. D'Angelo seconded and the vote was unanimous. WETLANDS CASES: Letter from Mrs. Armitage Re Appledore was received and portions were read. This type of community interest should be encouraged, said Mrs. Trombly. The letter is on file in the Commission office. Greenwood East — Request from Philip Busby, Sr. regarding the drainage in the whole area and would like to discuss the project with the Commission. He, also, expressed a desire to serve on the board after the Greenwood East project is over. Mr. Turano voiced his feeling that the developer should be requested to come in and explain how this particular parcel fits into their entire land holding. Letter to be sent to the April 24, 1975 Page —2— owners and Commission members to be notified for review of the site. Archdiocese Letter: Mrs. Trombly related that they did not have too many objections on our Orden of Conditions. They were told what we had done on Millpond in extending the 20—day appeal period. Messers. Turano and D'Angelo and Pers. Trombly met with their engineers and instead of what they had proposed an alternative could be to take the addi— tional water through the wide area on Waverly Rd. and pipe it down. through DeMoulas. The idea is being investigated. The Archdiocese is going to appeal just to keep their rights alive, but they are going to keep working with the Commission. The above letter was dated April 16, 9975• HUD HOUSING -- Prescott & Chickering Rd. : Mr. Chepulis stated that he had viewed the site and feels that it does come under the Wetlands Act. There is a holding pond with water draining from it and a stream that goes in back of the elderly housing project adjacent to this piece of land, it is almost like an inland wetland. He suggested notifying them that there is a portion of the property that comes under the Wetlands Act. The motion made by Mr. Chepulis to notify them of such was seconded by Mr. D'Angelo and the vote was unanimous. Lectures and Workshops: The Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary is holding a series of lectures on Thursday, May 8 and Mrs. Trombly told the members that it would be helpful if someone could attend. A motion was made by Mr. Chepulis that the ConCom budget be used for mileage costs. Mr. D'Angelo seconded and the vote was unanimous. Workshop in Marlboro which takes place during the week. Upon Mr. Turano's motion that the Budget pay for anyone who wants to attend and second by Mr. D'Angelo, the members voted unanimously in favor. HABITAT: A flyer was received denoting that this organization conducts surveys, etc. on Wetlands Protection. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS: Mrs. Trombly stated that it was suggested that the Commission take Frank Lewis out to dinner. All members agreed to this sometime after Town Meeting. To ask Mr. Lewis when it would be convenient for him. Mrs. Kittredge brought up the subject of the land on the other end of Forest St. and asked if the railroad bed is or is not privately owned. Mr. D'Angelo said he had obtained a plan which he showed to the Building Inspector who in turn advised showing it to Town Counsel. Mr. Turano stated that he knows that some of it is privately owned. Mrs. Kitt— redge made a motion to :request Town Counsel to do a title search. The motion did not receive a second. The Commission then decided to ask Mr. Foster if he has any further information and to respond to the Commission on the matter. Mr. Turano commented that everything done on this Commission is left up to the Chairman and expressed his ideas about setting up sub«-oommi.ttees to divide the responsibilities. Nothing is done in between meetings, he said, and no one is held accountable. His feelings were that at .least a Wetlands Committee and a Land Acquisition Committee is needed. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. Chairman (Mrs. Patrioia C. Trombly) Secretary Gilda Blackstock