10/9/1997 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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October 1997 Page 1 . VOTE: Motion made and seconded to have the.Agent do an inspection to see that there is no plumbing and electrical and send a letter to the Building Dept and Board of Health that there will be no conversion. Unanimous Vote. Kraft: A letter received from 'Tony Ferragamo asking to defer the revcgetation plan. There are no unstable conditions. VOTE: Motion made and seconded to accept liar. erragamo's Letter concerning deferring the Kxaft vegetation plan. Unanimous Vote. Wetland Inventories: Bruce Carlisle of CZM is studying the effects o development on wetlands throughout 1lashpee. This study demonstrates the need for buffers. One area is the abandoned bog at Quashnet. Sub-watersheds: Mr. Sherman stated there are sub-watersheds within the water shed. He recommended going to the Cape Cod. Commission to get the neap and fine-tune our requirements. To be pursued. Riparian areas; An article on the functions of riparian areas in pollution attenuation distributed. Erosion control: Article distributed. ESB Update: It is still unknown whether the Government w. . pay for the losses. It is also unknown who is going to pay for the destruction of the berries or how it will be handled. They want Brian Handy to pick the other bogs fist. The Chairman asked what is the implication for crops in the future. He was told it is very gr1m. Fish Ladder: Ken Reback wants to have some type of ceremony. Mr. Sherman stated he is very proud of what was accomplished. It may not be possible to put in the gabi.ons this year. He will set up a meeting next week. Wolk: A letter from Arlene Wolk was distributed. The Commons: It was agreed to invite Buff Chace in to spew to the Commission on nitrogen issues rather than make any discretionary referrals. It would be an informational program. Mr. Fitzsimmons suggested a written handout.