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and they will need to replace the lolly columns since they are rusting and probably not even the <br /> appropriate material. The columns wii,l be replaced with pressure treated wood. They would like to <br /> extend the driveway and replace the crushed stone with pavers. There is a tree near the proposed <br /> deck that is leaning towards the house that they would like to remove it. Mr. Wittstein also would <br /> like to trim and remove some overgrown rhododendrons and replace with cypress. Agent McManus <br /> states that it is a previously disturbed lot and mostly aesthetic improvements. There is no impact to <br /> the wetlands. Mr. Gurnee comments on the outdoor shower and the fact that It is required to be <br /> hooked up to the septic system. Agent McManus states that the Board of Heath did.not comment <br /> on the shower. Mr. Sweet questions the grading and fill. The Agent states that it is very minor <br /> grading with no changes to run off patterns. Mr. Cook recommends a border along the pavers for <br /> any run off. <br /> -Lotion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Legative Determination <br /> 3 Fred Bottomley F irland Farms [no)- Update on Garner Farley cranberry bog production. <br /> [40:58] Agent McManus asked Mr. Bottomley who leases the Garner Farley bogs to give the <br /> commission an update. Mr. Bottomley explains that he has been working to'correct an ongoing <br /> problem-with the flood-ops from the winter of 200.9. In 2010, they had machinery in the woods <br /> cleaning out the ditches. Mr. Bottomley explains that in 2010 they had elected to do waterway <br /> improvements rather than concentrating on harvesting. in 2011, no chemicals were used as they <br /> had elected to treat as organic. Vater quality test each year were clear with no pollutants. M r. <br /> Bottomley would like not to use heavy herbicides as they do not have a serious woody vegetation <br /> problem but the grasses are problematic. They are suggesting for 2012 that they hold water for at <br /> learnt year in which it would kill the primary emerging bud but not a severe detrimental factor to the <br /> secondary growth but this will also eliminate crop for 2012 again. Mr. Bottomley is looking for <br /> permission to do a complete flood-op which will kill off all of the common weeds and grasses. <br /> This operation will provide a healthier bog in 6-8 years. Chairman Fitzsimmons has concerns <br /> about the contract because it had originally started that it was for Mr. Bottornley to grow <br /> cranberries. Mr. Bottonnley states that it was never signed because the fiat two years had terms <br /> that they could not adhere to. The Chairman is still concerned that the contract has not been <br /> signed especially if chemicals are being used. Mr. Bottomley states that all chemicals used are <br /> registered with the State. The Chairman asks Agent McManus to contact Town Counsel to see if <br /> they should continue with Mr. Bottomley even without a contract. The Chairman asks who is <br /> responsible for the insurance premiums and Mr. Bottomley responds that.they are. Agent <br /> McManus informs Mr. Bottomley that he would like to pint a lock bank on the gate at the power <br /> lines due to some dumping that is still occurring. Mr. Bottomley would like to apply a timeline of <br /> approximately 2-3 weeks to start working on a contract. <br /> 4) INStar update Mar tepee River Woodlands) <br /> [1; 9; Agent McManus received a call from Natural Heritage and Endangered Species <br /> because of the concern from a story on the front.page of the Mashpee Enterprise so he took <br /> several photos of the clearing to send thea. The woman from Natural Heritage explained to the <br /> Agent that there are protocols which utility companies are supposed to follow and they may have <br /> an issue with the clear cutting that took plane. Agent McManus states that utility companies are <br /> typically exempt from the Wetlands Protection Act but they are not exempt from rare species <br /> habitat under the [Natural Heritage. <br /> [1-:13-411The Commissioners had a few questions regarding the aquaculture project, Professor <br /> Howes salt-marsh research project: read blocks at Abigail gook and.a concern from Mr. Gurnee <br /> regarding the allowance of horses on the-trails. <br /> 3 <br />