9/6/2007 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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4k Mashpee Conservation Commission Minutes of September 6, 2007 Public Hearings Mashpee Tern Hail a Corr rnissioner Present: Jack Fitzsimmons mons (Chair), Ralph Shaw{Vice Chair): Jeff Crass, Lloyd Allen and .John Rogers. Staff present: Drew McManus Conservation Agent) and Melissa Brown (Board Secretary) .hack Fitzsimmons called the meeting to order : p Post Hearin enda: 1 Official Memorandum drafted by Town council for the Lopez shields land deal The agent refreshed the committee members' memories about the Lopez, Meetinghouse Trust- Shields land-deal. The town entered into.the deal to obtain 4+ acres plots) of conversation land which will connect fishery/wildlife areas and be a great wildlife habitat.The agent did point out that there is no federal funding due to lack of appraisal. The funds will come directly from the conservation funds. The went also mentioned the fact that Mrs. Lopez expressed concern over tails being formed on the land. The agEint did promise that no such plans would be made and noted that the area is mucky and muddy, not a good place for trails. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carved to sign the memorandum. Approve Minutes from 0810912007 Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the minutes from 0810912007. 3 The went discussed the need to draft bylaws for town conservation lands. He asked that any member yvishing.to have input set aside some time within the next month to help with the draft. The committee members requested the copy that Bob Sherman had put together. The agent stated that there needed to be bylaws drafted by the commission to allow for true enforcement and that they will be pretty standard/straight forward such as no open fres. Hearin gen a: 7:00 p.m. Jeffrey r adolney, RDA-160 Waterway(Repair/Replace deck, stairs, rails and concrete bases) Jeffrey I adolney (applicant) described the project. Mr. i adolney explained that he wished to repair and replace his current deck. The deck is in disrepair and that he has had a family member fall through section because of its current condition. Mr. Nadolney did explain that the deck will be staying in the original footprint and that the,concrete bases will actually b smaller than the existing ones. The agent stated that the project itself will require very little disturbance to the property and he has no environmental concerns with it.-The went recommended approval. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a negative determination.. i 7:03 p.m.Janet and Barry Krock, NOI-4 Dross Street (Demolish and rebuild a single family residence) Applicants have withdrawn notice of intent.