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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-09-15 Conservation Commission Minutes CO Sr<AIVATION Coni uISSION NORTU ANDOYEIt, XiASSACITUSKITS 01845 APAIL791 -PO +��•��6RFOR,gT�,. ��, '' qY ka�R`• 4 A%SACH r*rrrry*� t September 15, 1976 Minutes of Meeting A meeting of the North Andover Conservation Commission was held Wednesday, September 15, 1976, in the Tree Warden' s office at the North Andover Town Garage. The following mambo's of the Commission were present: Vincent Turano, Patricia Trombly, Joseph U'A.ngelo, Henry Fink, and Wayne Mitton: Chairman Turano called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. 1. George Farr: Mr. George Farr was asked to be present to explain the construction of a roadway dam across a pond on Boston Brook. He stated that it was necessary for access to a house under construction on the other side of the .pond which he had built under a Hatch Act permit in 1971. He didn't realize that his permit had expired. After much discussion, Mr. Farr was told that the Commission would take the matter under advisement . It was later voted to ask Mr. Farr to file a Notice of Intent. 2. Great Pond Woodlands: The Commission has received soil data on Great Pond Woodlands and the Planning Board has asked for comments before September 24, 1976. 3. Watson Earth Removal Site: The .board of Appeals has asked for comments on the plans at the Watson earth removal site. It was suggested that a Notice of Intent be required. 4- Winter Street: The Planning Board has approved the Winter Street. development plans and the Conservation Commission will be receiving a Notice of Intent. 5. Wetlands Cases: It was decided that all approved wetland cases should be .inspected for compliance and possible en- forcement. 6. Capital Budget Committee: The Capital Budget Committee has asked for any requests for capital expenses. Air. Turano and Mrs . Trombly will review the conservation fund and bring their recommendations before the Conservation Commission. CONSERVATION COIXUAl IS SION NORAW ANDOVER, MASSACHUSE7YJ'S 01845 v AFRI1.711 Ids r A V Minutes of Meeting (2) 7. Associate Members : It was decided that more Associate Members will be needed to staff the Commission Sub- Committoes. Recommendations should be brought the next meeting.' The following people were recommended for Associate Membership., Gayton Osgood, Mike Smolak, Ray Ryan, Frank Lewis, and William Chopulis. 8. Committees : The following people were recommended to chair the following Sub-Committees. Regional Coordinator Gayton Osgood Land Development Pat Trombly Inspection & Enforcement Joe D'Angelo Land Acquisition Arthur Resca Agriculture Mike Smolak Historical Ray Ryan Land Management Leo Lafond 9. Appledore: Mrs . Armitage expressed her concern over the Appledore development and her interest in preserving the pond area. 10. Route 114: The Commission voted not to comment on the Route 114 Corridor Study as it deals mainly with traffic. 11. BY-Law Chanc-es : Chairman Turano surtgestdd the following by-law changes, to be voted on at the next mooting; A. Delote - The Clerk shall be responsible for the Agenda of each meeting, subject to amendment of the Chairman. Add The Chairman shall be responsible for the Azenda of each meeting. B. Del6te - The Commission may, by vote at any meeting appoint associates to the Commission. Add - The Commission may, by vote at any meeting, appoint associates to the Commission for a period of one year, CONSERVAIJON COMMISSION NOW111 ANDOVER, MASSACTIUSEITS 01845 4P ORkgr O , 4. 16 Minutes of Meeting 12. Special Note: Will all members please notify Chairman Turano before September 23 wwhat day of the eek is the most convenient for them to attend Conservation Commission meetings . Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted Wayne Mitton, Clerk