10/23/2014 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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s Motion: Mr. Sweet moved a negative determination, seconded by Mr. Shaw, vote unanimous -- 6:27 Gooseberry Island Trust and SN Frust, o Gooseberry Island and o Punkhorn Point Road. Proposed construction of a bridge and driveway to provide vehicle access to Gooseberry Island from property located at end of Punkhorn Point Road. .gent to update Commission on status of hiring outside consultant per Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53G. Commission will not deliberate or discuss merits of proposal. Applicant requests continuance to November 13, 2014 c@ 6:27 p.m. NoI The Agent updated the cornrriissioners on pursuing an outside consultant and stated he sent out an email on what the Comrm'ssion wants the consultant to address: status of water dependency, impact on land containing shellfish, land under an aqu cultural grant application, land subject to coastal stop-n flow, impact to salt marsh bordered and vegetated wetland and to conduct a site visit to verify delineations, a thorough review of the application to make a determination of whether it is complete. This is, basically, all issues outside of land ownership. The Agent said he sent the RFP to three applicants and made sure they all have significant experience in peer review and consulting services to conservation commissions. He felt he should have all the information by November 13 l--thy- onuni sir it §elect mi l -_ o lta t -ai:is i t appI t- �� e consultant's fee and receive a timeline to review the consultant's findings. Bylaw amendment request; 172-12 Burden of Proof— strike all wording relating to $2500 cap on consulting services (for May 2015 Town Meeting warrant) i The Agent noted there is a $2500 cap on consulting services under the bylaw and i recommended the commissioners strife all wording in the Bylaw that references the cap for the May 2015 town meeting. The Agent suggested the commissioners review any other bylaws that may need changing. He explained the bylaws need to go to town meeting but the regulations can be changed at an advertised conservation commission rneetmng. Nitrogen Control Bylaw update: For October Town Meeting The Agent noted the nitrogen control bylaw passed at town meeting. Jack Fit simmons retirement: New Chai rman discussion The Agent noted Jack Fitzsi=ons, chairman, will be retiring in January. There needs to e some discussion of who is willing to tale his place as Chairman once Jack retires. Jack noted he is retiring on January 25 and will be 85 on that date. The Agent announced the Falmouth Rod and Gun club is one of the partners about the desire to do-some improvemen s to the 'cra.n erry hogs. They are looking to do some habitat restoration and,they are having a. meeting tomorrow and need someone to attend and represent the connisln. Dale McKay would attend the meeting.