10/25/2012 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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FFP such as what the enact footprint of the disturbance, what is being cleared and what would be placed back in the area for restoration. Torn O'Hara, Town Selectman, commented that he agreed with Mr. Gurnee's plans and that it had made sense in regards with corning up with a plan and also to know if the spoils are safe in this area and what type of revegetation is being proposed. Mr. O'Hara states that the Town is looking to be assured that everyone is on board with the project. Agent McManus says that if the project is to move forward then a.Notice of Intent will need to be filed. Mr. Sweet asks the agent if it is possible to draw up a draft to request information that could be provided by Mr. Bates. Mark Gurnee asks about scheduling subcommittee meetings and Agent McManus says next Thursday. Ken Bates, Waterways Commission, who just arrived, asks to be heard as he thought his presentation was scheduled at a later time. Mr. Bates.briefly explains that they are trying to complete the dredging of the river project by finding a location for the dredge spoils. Mr. Bates states that he had previously left material to show the building of a road around the top of the depression and creating a path down across the firebreak from the depression and down the bank to the river. The dimensions of the path i approximately 2o' wide; the brim around the top of the depression will probably be 12' gide because they do not need the room for equipment. Mr. Bates states that they are still planning on having two 16" pipes going from the depression back to the water outfall and one pump- pipe going up to the depression. The two outflow pipes will be located on the Ma tepee liver side of the depression.and the pipe from the pump will be extended to the roadway side of the depression. The latest idea from the Barnstable County dredge crew is instead of building the two structures; one on the rimer side of the marsh grass and one at the base of the embankment; is to bring a barge in that has a pick-crane and then place upon the front of the barge to park outside the marsh grass and thea place the other one on the base of the bank which can be used to elevate the pipes that are being used up and over the marsh grass and up the bank. Mr. Batu has finished the IFP but has not sent it out yet as he is waiting for comments from the Conservation commission to be added to the RFP. Mr. Gurnee states that one of the concerns they have is what will happen to the area when it is done and it should be made part of the FFP. Mr. Bates says that he would expect that to be a part of the design for the engineer but Mr. Gurnee says there should be some guidance as to whether it will be a grassy field or mature trees. Mr. Sweet suggests reviewing Mr. Batu' FFP and they will add what they feel needs to be added. Mr. Gurnee asks if the material will need to be capped. Mr. Bates says that his understanding is it does not need to be capped but should be a question for the engineers. Mr. Bates also says that he thought his -idea of a meadowland is a gnat idea and would enhance the wildlife structure in the area. Agent McManus states that a meadowland is a good idea but in a heavily wooded area is difficult to upkeep and maintain as a meadow for years to follow.. M . Jalowy asks if there are any other municipalities that have done a similar project. Mr. Batu says that he believes they have done it off Cape and possibly the engineer would be able to provide that information. Agent McManus says that he will forward the FFP so that it could be reviewed and commented on for the net meeting on November 15, 2012. Agent McManus says that he just remembered that he is on vacation the following Thursday and Friday and would prefer to have the subcommittee meeting on Monday, November 5th At 1:00pm. It would give Mary LeBlanc more time to prepare. Diction rade, seconded and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 pry. [1.30:061 Res p ctfully submitted, Kris carpenter Administrative Secretary 4