7/14/2011 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Ir. Sweet inquires about the parking area that is not shown on the plan but Mr. Eddy states that the parking area is not being modified but the parking on the shoulder will be eliminated to protect the bio-retention and help reduce the metals and oils from the vehicles. Agent McManus Manu states that this is a dramatic improvement to the existing conditions and suggests some Kind of signage in the area indicating that it is a storm water treatment project so that it will help deter illegal parking and possibly some kind of signs to educate the public. Ms. Laurent agrees that it is a great idea and they will also be posting "No Parking" signs. She would also like to state for the record that Rick York, the Shellfish constable was not able to make the meeting but had wanted to convey his strong endorsement for the project and she would also like to emphasize that the reason they are receiving funding for this project is to improve water quality in the bay, specifically for shellfish resources. Agent McManus confirms that there has been a long standing sign placed stating that the shellfish bed is closed due to contamination. 1r. Eddy states that maintenance is spelled out, as specified by NRCS and will require quarterly maintenance along with maintenance after big events annually. The bio-retention will be inspected quarterly and any sediment that has reached 6 it will need to be cleaned out and this also will occur annually. The bio-retention over time will slow and if it gets to a point where it is not de-watering in 48-72 hours per DEP requirements, DPW will need to revitalize the cross-section. All elements will be checked as eery area is important for this system. Donna Fuller, ars abutter} asks what the total length of,the road that the project will effect which Mr. . Eddy points out on the plan. Ms. Fuller also mentions that she is concerned regarding the parking that is currently occurring on the opposite side of the street from her home and if they are no longer able to park there she is hoping that they do not park on her side because it interferes with vis ibility from her driveway. lids. Laurent explains that there will be no parking allowed on either side of the street as they will be adding additional No Parking signs along the road. Bill ll cll ana, a local resident, comments that he uses the boat ramp frequently and asks about the water that is drained from the boats once they are pulled out and how it flows back into the bay. Mir. Mclana comments reflect that he is displeased with the project and not happy about the pending parking regulations. Agent McManus states that this project provides an environmental solution and the drainage from the boats is not considerable enough to cancel or deny the project. Motion made, seconded and unanimously l carried to close and Issue Pre/Post Hearin endo: 1 royal of the follo rin minutes: N/A (Quorum not available to approve June 2 and June 16; June 30th is still being worked on 2 Acceptance of Americor s Individual Placement Bid: Stewardship Coordinator. Service to begin in ' October of 2011 —Americorp offers a service that will plane an individual volunteer in the Conservation office one or two days a geek for an entire year to assist with land management. Agent McManus states that i la tepee qualified and was accepted so that starting in October: a volunteer will come in to assist with the Land Steward Program. The background experience will most likely be a college student with basic experience who will receive college credits and also a year's stipend. 3 Application Submitted To DER Office for Assistance with Quashnet Fiver Project—The application has been submitted to the Department of Ecological restoration for the Quashnet Fiver Project. The went states that funding could be up to $50,000 and/or possibly on and off site consultation.