8/13/2015 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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t the fish passage. It is a good project: about restoration and alleviating potential damage. The Agent said he could be on site during the process. No comments from the public. Motion: Mr. Sweet moved a Negative Determination with the stipulation the Agent review any of the work to be done, seconded by Mr. Gurnee. Vote unanimous. 4-0. Pre-Post Agenda: Applicants for Assistant Conservation Agent. (Update) The Agent updated the Conu-nissioners on the interview process for the Assistant Conservation Agent. Ten finalists had interviews and they were all impressive candidates. Recommendation was to have one more round of the final four. Most of the candidates had experience in either educational or work experience related to conservation science, biology, chemistry and work experience. The finalists had a heavy emphasis on volunteer work. They all put in a significant amount of volunteer work. The final four interviews will take place next week and the final selection by the end of next week. Town Way to Water: 7 Hamblin Pond Road(Monomoscoy)for elevated walkway over salt marsh. The Agent updated the Commissioners on a request for proposals he will be preparing for an elevated walkway over salt marsh at the town way to water at 7 Hamblin Pond Road. The assistant town manager asked him to take a look at this lot. It is a small lot with a grassy area that can accommodate 3 cars. The trail goes out over the salt marsh. There is some discussion to upgrade the trail and the Agent suggested putting in an __.__ _elevated.walkway_...with_,.composite-board-decking.--He.will--formulate-a request—for ------------ proposals for engineering and contracting services to get some estimates. Depending on the cost, the town may pick up the bill and if not, maybe it is something that could be paid for out of Conservation lands and maintenance fund. There was a discussion to contact the Monomoscoy Association to see if they would be interested in the project. • ADDITIONAL TOPICS (This space is reserved for topics that the Chairman did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed). The Agent said there is one more item that he would like to give an update on to the Commissioners but the Commissioners would have to make a motion for a roll call vote to discuss Gooseberry Island and the upcoming appeal. Motion: Dale McKay moved to take a roll call vote to discuss the Gooseberry Island and the upcoming appeal, seconded by Mr. Gurnee. Vote unanimous. Mr. McKay,yes; Mr. Gurnee,yes; Mr. Sweet, yes; Mr. Anderson,yes.