05/25/2000 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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25 May 2000 Rage 14. 1r. Sherman stated if Town Counsel determines that fresh water was never the intent of the statute, the zoning statute should be changed to include it. . Wild About Wildlife: Mr. Sherman advised the Commission has agreed to participate at the event at Ma hpee Commons on Jure loth. He will prepare the material but asked for volunteers to man the table from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mr. Rosenberg, Mrs. Moore and Mr. Wirsen volunteered. Cranberry Bog Subcommittee: Mr. Sherman advised the subcommittee consisted of John Johansen, Dave Sharpe (now deceased), Perry Ellis and Tack Fitzsimmons. Mr. Rosenberg was nominated to fill the vacancy. VOTE: Motion made and seconded to elect Elliot Rosenberg to serve on the Cranberry erry Bog Subcommittee. Unanimous vote. droup : A hum t � on l Nu rien Advisory Mr. Sherman serves on this committee. The military is pushing hard for a treatment this year of aluminum sulfate. Steve Hurler has qualms, so does he. They wanted to get on an agenda in late June and do the work in July. That is optimistic as they will meed Natural Heritage review as there are rare species in the pond. They have been encouraged to not rush to judgement. He felt whenever they file, it is such an important thing and complete issue, he would recommend special meeting on an alternate Thursday. Mr. Rosenberg suggested they provide something specific in writing before the meeting and that the meeting only cover those matters, The Commission agreed. New S abury: Request received from Bernie G`rilmetti to put out life guard stations. VOTE: Motion made and seconded to allow the request. Unanimous vote. The Commission was piled to go into Executive Session to discuss the Quashnet Bogs and received an update on the EDB plume. VOTE: Motion made and seconded to go into Executive Session. Unanimous Vote,