09/07/1989 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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r .UonComm September 7, 1989 Page 7. DOCK POLICY: It was agreed items will be selected from the Barnstable and Bourne policies t asked for when a dock comes before the Commission, until they be- come regulations. A sub-committee consisting of Gertrude Simmons, Patrick Coffey, Harry De r niers, to meet with Bob Sherman. SHELLFISH SURVEYS: Paul Somerville to be asked for ars opinio.n on all docks. DPW REQUEST-QUI A lSSET AVE: Mr. Sherman advised drainage water will be received n the property but it does not classify as a vegetated wetland. It was agreed to recommend whatever changes are made not add to the drainage already going into the existing depression. OTIS AIR FORCE BASE: A copy of a letter was read from the Air National Guard to Dr. McDonald. It was agreed this work will require a Notice of Intent. CHARLES V I LAS: Enforcement Order issued. EDWARD D OVONI : A letter from Kevin Kirrane was read requesting resolution of the litigation. Nor. Sherman advised, in issues where a tern has denied, under their bylaw, DEP will no longer follow up until resolved through the local courts; they will hold thea in abeyance until settled. Town Counsel to be consulted for his opinion as to the Commission's chances in a court case. Elliot Rosenberg to be consulted also, Fat Coffey to contact Lis'a Hanscom. NEW SEABURY: A letter was read requesting to protect the dunes aga i st coastal storm prior to the filing of a Notice of Intent, as an emergency measure. It was agreed they should file the Notice and if threatened by storm, they can erect the fence. MOS KD I T : A request h a s been received to amend the Orderof Conditions to place yews in front of the deck. Vote: Motion made and seconded to accept the amendment as proposed. MA RIA JOHNSON: An oak tree on the property is outside the work limit but branches are touching the house. Jim Ingram has proposed to do pruning and removal of one- half ne- alf the tree. It was agreed the tree work could proceed. A proper plan for the proposed enlarge- ment of deck area should be provided and the site staked for the agent to view. The Order of conditions could then be amended. ARTICLES FOR TOWN MEETING: 1 . 37-1/2 hours for the secretary. Figures show the new filing fees will offset costs and the position will be funded. A 4 vote of the Selectmen will be nec- essary to put the article on the warrant. VOTE* Motion made and seconded to submit the article for secretarial services. 2. Section 0-21D - Ability of the conservation Agent to give citations. This cannot be enacted until voted and the Attorney General 's approval received. VOTE: Motion made and seconded to submit this article for town meeting.