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stone and Mortar call that.is about 2-3' at the highest. All work will be done by hand. Agent <br /> McManus asks if the material chosen is better than a rock gabion wall and Mr. Riccio believes that <br /> they are the sane or a little better because they mortar all the joints. They will dig down <br /> approximately 2' whi h will create a good base. No change in grade behind the gall. Mr. Riccio <br /> also states that there are a couple of dead trees hanging over the edge that may need to come <br /> down and-they are proposing replacement plantings to replace the vegetation. Mr. Cook i <br /> concerned about the depth at-2' and whether they will hit water at that depth. Mr. Riccio states that <br /> they will contain the work during low tide for the footing part of the job. <br /> Motion made, seconded and.unanimo usly carried to Close and Issue <br /> 7:18 Robert & Rosemary Rolland Stratford Ponds Roar) Vista pruning with maintenance in <br /> perpetuity I <br /> Resource Area: Buffer Zone to Coastal Bank <br /> Material submitted: lista,Prune (Hand Mfr 1011 Owner <br /> Mr. Holland is requesting vista pruning ability for a better view of the pond. The Agent states that <br /> what is on the plan and staked in the field matches up to the 25% of the frontage that Mr. Holland <br /> has. There is no Natural Heritage jurisdiction and the permit would include maintenance in <br /> perpetuity. Mr. Gurnee is concerned that elevations are 20' to the pond and.consists of white oak, <br /> pitch pine and a variety of native shrubs but his concerns are for the mature trees. Mr. Gurnee i <br /> also concerned about the width of the corridor from the back of the house to the water front and <br /> believes that it should be tiape oldai in shape with only 0% width at the landward side. Mr. <br /> Holland states that only the saplings will be removed and the more mature trees will consist of % <br /> pruning. Closer to the pond, there will most likely only be a couple of branches removed due to the <br /> ' slope. <br /> Motion marde, seconded and unanimously carried to Close and Issue <br /> 1) Quashnet Fiver Steering Committee: Two new members have volunteered for the Quashnet <br /> oversightcommittee; one of thea being Michael Talbot. The Agent has forwarded a package of <br /> information to Mr. Talbot. <br /> 2) Armeri orp ofunteer Update.- Kelsey Boyd will be present at the net meeting to introduce <br /> herself. Presently, she,is working on identifying key abutters around tie entry ways to the parcels <br /> to try to recruit thein as land stewards. Once the list is established: they will formulate a letter and <br /> announce a public meeting. The Agent also states that they will drop some information at the <br /> library for their neer kiosk. The ultimate goals are to continue to map trails and upload therm <br /> online. Other initiatives, as time permits, will be parcel cleanup days and invasin species <br /> removal. They would like to get the potential stewards to commit t -their chosen parcel and also <br /> to create a format for the whole stewardship program. Agent McManus would, like to keep it <br /> simple and not to burden the volunteers with boundaries determinations. He would like Kelsey to <br /> stay in touch with the land stewards by making therm feel part of the program consistently <br /> throughout the year. One idea is to possibly send a monthly newsletter out that will provide <br /> updates and also steward recognition with hats or t-shirts. <br /> Agent McManus informs the Board that he will be on vacation October 2 —28. <br />