3/6/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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e � 35 are in poor condition. The results of the tests at the bogs are that the berries are clean and there are only tree amounts of EDB (Ethylene Dibromide) in the K6 bog water itself. He mentioned that there is a need to provide protection around the bubblers in the Quashnet bogs and that vwrouId be included as part of the management plan. Mr. Bottomly also explained that the • bevies could be certified organic and depending whether that does occur would determine price point. The berries then could be distributed both locally and internationally for the Town. The bogs have already been visited by an Arborist, Nater Quality Specialist, and a Botanist so far with I r. ottornly to research their idemIl.Another priority to r. ottomly's company would be the restoration of the bogs for recreational use and beauty. He also mentioned that he felt that fish. and cranberries could be done successfully with paper cooperation between companies. He stated that he would like to meet with the Commission and the Fish and Game Warden to discuss working together. lir. Bottomly informed the Commission abet the current situation in the Garner Farley bogs as well. He explained that he has been faithfully monitoring those bags ander a management plan with the Town. The management plan expires in March, and he would like to continue to work there and get the 2008 caps. The bogs are in fairly good condition, but a strip near the end needs to be replanted. The company would like to go forward as quickly as possible and Mr. Bottomly asked what could be done legally now. The Agent and Commission thanked Mr. ottomly for his information and stated that they would be contacting Joyce Mason and discussing it as a group further to come up with a plan of action. The Agent did mention the creation of a R.F.P as he had discussed previously with Mr. Bottomly. The Agent explained that the f .RP would open the project up to bidders, but IIIb`. Bottomly said he would still go forward regardless of how they had to apply. 5) Approve Meeting Minutes from 02/07/2008. Lotion made,seconded and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of 02/07/2008. Geo-Chasing The Assistant Agent m ntioned that the Conservation vation Office had been contacted by the Geon Chasers in the area.They asked if it was okay if they hide some of their treasures on some of the l lashpee Conservation land. The Commission and Agents agreed that it was fine for therm to do so. The Agent agreed to ask them to clean up the areas if possible and report any findings as well. Hearing Agenda :00 p.m. George l andalos, Idol—22 cross Free Way(Continued from 02107/2008) The applicants requested a continuance until 0312012008 a@ 7:18 p.m. The Agent explained that upon further review of the project he discovered a need for the applicant to file with Natural Heritage.e. He explained that the applicant has done so, and they are awaiting the comments from Natural Heritage. The Commissioners did state that this is the fourth continuance request. The Agent acknowledged that fact and stated that once the Natural Heritage comments are back, all the applicant will have to do is bring the proof in, and the Commission should be able to close and issue on this matter. The Agent did feel that the continuance is warranted ander the circumstances. Motion crude, seconded and unanimously carried for a continuance until 03120/2008 @ 7:18 p.m. 7:03 p.m. Michael 0"Hara and Joseph Levy RDA—76 and 82 Greensward Road (Landscaping) The Agent ecplaied that this filing was due to a call from a party at New Seabury Properties. The eller stated that there was a landscape company working on the space between these two houses/properties. The Agent informed the Commission that he did perform ars onsite and issued a stop worts order to the landscape company. The company will be in to present a landscape plan for the relandscaping of the area between the two houses. The company did request a continuance until 03120108 @ 7:12 p.m. as they were unable to get the plan together in time. Motion made,,seconded and unanimously carried for a continuance until 0312012008 @ 7:12 p.m. 2