3/24/2011 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Executive Session

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7:12 Akra m Rafla Kittle heck Larne) F e egetarte coastal bank Resource Area: Coastal bank; LSCSF Material submitted: R e Mitigation Planting 311112011 JalawayLandscape Design Tom Jaloway is representing the owners and explains that there were existing oak trees that were removed without permission and they would like to mitigate for their loss. They are proposing to plant two white oaks, Eastern lied cedar, Bayberry, Inkbrry, and sweet Pepper Bush. Agent McManus explains the background to this project; there was a violation notice sent to the 4 . homeowner that explains the follow-up procedure to this type of violation notice which is in accordance to mitigation regulations. The Agent is requiring it be fulfilled through an NOI because mitigation requires a 3-gear monitoring period which will be written into the Order of conditions. The Agent states that the owner was asked why they removed the trees and they had responded that the trees were rated and dying. The Agent had looked at the tree stumps and he states that there was no evidence of tree rot in any of them. He also mentions to Mr. Jaloway that the homeowner is responsible for maintaining the new plantings. Motion marde, seconded and unanimously carried to close and issue 5) Promulgation of New eonscom Permit Fees: Agent McManus would like to note that the new fees were presented to the Board of Selectmen who had questioned why the fees were increasing and the Agent explains that we would life to be on par with surrounding towns. The Board of Selectmen approved the fee increase. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carred to approve new permit fees 6) Other Business: Roll call is suggested and carried forth to hear the following items that are time sensitive and cannot wait for the next scheduled meeting (April 7, 2011 . All unanimously agree for items to be heard. • A request to extend vista pruning at 22 Flan Pond circle; a former employee at One Pointe Horne curators had resigned and there was miscommunication. The Agent explains that he has observed the start of migratory birds in the area but One Poirot can have the pruning completed by next week. The pruning is minor aind is within 100' of lead subject to coastal storm flow. The landscaper can have it completed within one day. There is no pruning within the wetland itself. illltin made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the vistas pruning extension i until ( larch 28. Tom Eagle from CJS Fish &Wildlife is the project supervisor for the roadside clearing which is just about finished. They are creating wildfire breaks and also creating space for equipment: They are requesting mechanical treatment in the interest of the New England Cotton Tail habitat which involves removing vegetation so than it gill result in more undergrowth vegetation from increased sunlight. The ground vegetation will become thicker which is preferred habitat for the IE cottontail. Mr. Eagle has requested that we contribute funds to supplement gasoline for the brush mowing. It is estimated approximately 90 gallons of fuel to be used in one day and would be provided by DPW. The cost is approximately $2.60/gallon so the total will be about$235.00. The Agent feels that this donation is justified because the brush cutting is on Conservation property and is also for species management for the AVE Cottontail. The plan's management timeline is most likely every four years. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve granting $235.00 for gasoline usage for US Fish &Wildlife 3