7/25/1991 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Conservation Commission July 25, 1991 Page 5. 8:45 o NLAL GAS COMPANY to install a 4" gas main along portions of Monomoscoy Road. Bob Dowling and Karen Blanchard presenting. Mr. Sherman went out today and found the wetland flagged. It was not indicated on the plan by specific locations. Concerning the work done on Daniel's Island, he was not happy with this work. The salt fence was inadequate. The area disturbed is wider than the Commission was told j it would be. He is not prepared to give any vote of confidence to this project at this moment. . Mr. Dowling stated he was blindsided on the Daniel's Island project at this point. Mr. Sherman stated the fence is clown in many places between the mainland and the marina. No seeding has come back. Mrs. Simmons stated when --the fence is removed, soil is ging to go right down into the near h. Mr. Coffey asked what procedures would afford protection to the Commission's concerns Mr. Dowling suggested perhaps more inspections; the Commission's concerns will be addressed. Ms Blanchard advised they will be picking up and Installing 4 inch gas main where Atn r Brown comes in and goes over the causeway.' work is to be done by hand' and it is not possible to get a machine- in that area. Haybales as silt barrier are proposed. = It is tight between the edge of the road and stone revetment area. The-water District . proposes to nm water lines in 1992. The Cas Company would like to begin as soon as possible. Haybales will be between the posts with one behind each post. They are trenching to -1 feet- o be done with pick and shovel. soil will be pled on the pavement, It was agreed the Agent and Mr. Dowling will meet at the site. Bob DeLorey advised the Telephone Company used an auger and went right through. Mr. Coffey asked the „ pact on the other utilities such as the water? Mr. Dowling stated it is in the road surface and there are no plana drawn on it yet. Concerning the DPW,- they approved what has been discussed. This should be one weeps work With a full crew, Mr. Coffey questioned revegetation and the use of fiber mesh. Mr. Dowling stated they have used erosion control netting; this can be dome with an order of Conditions. Mrs. Fudala suggested a schedule of inspections -after installation, Robert Johnson advised there are buried oil tanks on Monomoscoy. They have been attempting to get gas there for four years. Where is not much vegetation there, sand and stone. Beyond theposts is riprap put in in 1954 and then they put tar and oil. The Association came through the Commission to have the grass cut. Everyone on the island has an interest in this installation. Pauline DeLorey asked if the town has the Fire Department flush out the sluiceway.