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done to stabilize the site. The Agent noted the Board of Health stated the plan has been <br /> submitted and under review. <br /> No comment from the public. <br /> Motion: Mr. Gurnee moved to Close and Issue, seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote <br /> unanimous 4-0 <br /> 6:15 Michael and Linda Gagnon, 180 Fells Pond Road. Proposed removal of hazardous RDA <br /> tree. <br /> Resource Area: Inland Bank leading to Fells Pond <br /> Michael Gagnon, applicant was present to explain his project. He explained there is a <br /> tree leaning at a 45 degree angle which is hazardous and he requested the commissioners <br /> give their approval to remove the tree. He provided pictures showing the location of <br /> the tree, <br /> The Agent stated he inspected the tree and it is a significant hazard to existing ramp, <br /> stairway and float. The tree is top heavy and the crown is over the water and he <br /> recommended its removal as soon as possible, <br /> No comments from the public. <br /> Motion: Mr. Sweet moved a negative determination, seconded by Mr. Gurnee. <br /> Vote unanimous 4-0 <br /> 6:18 Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 0 Plains Road. Proposed RDA <br /> removal of man-made structures from sections of Quashnet River. <br /> Resource Area: Quashnet River, Inland Bank <br /> Mr. Jim Rassman, Manager of Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, <br /> explained this project. He noted the project is to remove 2 cranberry bog structures <br /> which are located between Martin Road and Route 151. One of the structures is actively <br /> collapsing and the other one is holding up pretty well. He referred to the photos <br /> provided. He said they would access the site with a back hoe to break up the structure <br /> to remove portions of it or lay it back on the bank. They are concerned the structure <br /> will crack and block the fish passage. He noted removing the debris would not be cost <br /> effective. <br /> The Agent stated it is a necessary project and recommended a negative determination. <br /> If it were to fail and collapse it could be a serious impediment to the river and impair <br />