On Jun 02, 2015 9:28 AM EDT Peggy Baxter changed a meeting of Conservation Commission as follows:
TOWN OF HARDWICK CONSERVATION COMMISSION June 3, 2015 AGENDA Approval of Minutes: May 20, 2015 Announcements: Public Hearing: • Continuation of 5/20/15 hearing: MWRA NOI re: installation of overhead power and communications lines and short underground conduit; brush cutting; between Gate 44 and Shaft 12 at Quabbin • Borrego Solar NOI re: installation of solar energy generating facilities at 2553 Barre Rd, and 0 Cleveland Rd. Forest Cutting Plans: • WR Robinson Lumber, 145 Cleveland Rd. • Clapp Rd., Hardwick (J. Hicks and C.W. Hosley) Report on Inquiries/Comments to the Commission: • South Barre Rod and Gun Club regarding renewing their permit to treat pond. • Property at 1278 Prouty Rd., John Liland Financial Report (L. Leehy): Approval and signing of invoices Commission Office Report (A. Rylestone, P. Baxter): • Commission website, brochure, checklist for building permit/education and outreach: Edit brochure • Regulatory issues from Mark Stinson, DEP: Handout on common mistakes on DEP forms • Abutter distances for Commission: Comparison with other boards • Office files: Tagging for year (annual report, extensions, expirations) but organizing by address • Review Commission statement re: Hiring of consultants; copy to Selectmen, Treasurer, Accountant • Associate Member option • Update Commission members’ terms; add to office calendar of annual deadlines • Review of calendar of annual deadlines • Evaluation Form: Annual review of Commission Clerk • Coverage during Clerk’s vacation, last week of April • Storage boxes Commission Lands: Update on NOI for gazebo and Thompson parcel (B. Zinni); file, abutter notices, etc. New Business: Date and Time of Next Meeting: June 17, 2015, 6:30 PM This meeting is posted in compliance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. The agenda may change to reflect unforeseen business.to
Town of Hardwick Conservation Commission AGENDA June 3, 2015
Approval of Minutes of May20, 2015
Announcements:
Public Hearings: Continued: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Quabbin Power, Communications, & Security Improvements; power line in Quabbin DEP # 176-0135; report on site visit on May 26th
Borrego Solar, NOI for 2553 Barre Road & 0 Cleveland Road
Forest Cutting Plans: Robinson Lumber, 120 acres, Cleveland Rd
Enforcement Orders: Mr. John Samek, Old Greenwich Plains Rd; removal of truck trailer and 2 culverts; NOI pending for stream crossing
Violation Notice: sent certified mail to Howard Lane, Barre Rd, regarding filling in the buffer zone
Request for Certificate of Compliance:
Report on Inquiries/ comments to the commission:
1. 1278 Prouty Road, Jon Liland inquired about status of OOC & Enforcement Order; report from biologist pending (Zinni)
2. Report on Rebecca Stillman farm, 3689 Greenwich Rd, concrete foundation
3. Fourtier report: neighbor, 2332 Greenwich Rd, bulldozing soil into wetland; DEP Enforcement Order was in effect & DEP, Tim McKenna has been contacted (Rylestone).
4. Mr. Rob Ruggles called to report that he will be installing 4000’ of fencing on Podbelski’s farm; consulting commission on river front regulations
Financial Report (L. Leehy): Approval and signing of invoices
Site Visit Reports:
1. Rick Morrill property, 161 Delargy Rd., letter sent regarding work being outside of resource areas
2. Quabbin for MWRA, power & security enhancements (see hearing above)
Commission Office Report New positions, redefine existing positions, elections Wetland Enforcement Manual Commission website, brochure, checklist for building permit/education & outreach; edit brochure Regulatory issues from Mark Stinson, DEP: handout on common mistakes on DEP forms Office files: tagging for year (annual report, expirations, extensions) but organizing by address Associate member option Update of all commission members’ terms; add to office calendar of annual deadlines Review of calendar of annual deadlines Coverage during clerk’s vacation, last week of April; outcome Purchases: 100’ measuring tape/tape recorder/Massachusetts Runoff, Erosion & Sediment Control Field Guide WPA Regulations to new members/swearing in appts/ID cards from Police Dept.
Commission Lands:
• NOI for gazebo and Thompson parcel ( Zinni); file, abutter notices, etc
• Request for repair of Old Furnace launch site driveway (Zinni): “maintenance”?
New Business: Date and time of next meeting: June 17, 2015, 6:30 PM
This meeting is posted in compliance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. The agenda may change to reflect unforeseen business.So that the meeting notice now reads:
| Town: | Hardwick, MA |
| Board: | Conservation Commission |
| Time: | Wednesday June 03, 2015 6:30 PM EDT |
| Location: | Myron E. Richardson Municipal Building |
| Agenda: | Town of Hardwick Conservation Commission AGENDA June 3, 2015
Approval of Minutes of May20, 2015
Announcements:
Public Hearings: Continued: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Quabbin Power, Communications, & Security Improvements; power line in Quabbin DEP # 176-0135; report on site visit on May 26th
Borrego Solar, NOI for 2553 Barre Road & 0 Cleveland Road
Forest Cutting Plans: Robinson Lumber, 120 acres, Cleveland Rd
Enforcement Orders: Mr. John Samek, Old Greenwich Plains Rd; removal of truck trailer and 2 culverts; NOI pending for stream crossing
Violation Notice: sent certified mail to Howard Lane, Barre Rd, regarding filling in the buffer zone
Request for Certificate of Compliance:
Report on Inquiries/ comments to the commission:
1. 1278 Prouty Road, Jon Liland inquired about status of OOC & Enforcement Order; report from biologist pending (Zinni)
2. Report on Rebecca Stillman farm, 3689 Greenwich Rd, concrete foundation
3. Fourtier report: neighbor, 2332 Greenwich Rd, bulldozing soil into wetland; DEP Enforcement Order was in effect & DEP, Tim McKenna has been contacted (Rylestone).
4. Mr. Rob Ruggles called to report that he will be installing 4000’ of fencing on Podbelski’s farm; consulting commission on river front regulations
Financial Report (L. Leehy): Approval and signing of invoices
Site Visit Reports:
1. Rick Morrill property, 161 Delargy Rd., letter sent regarding work being outside of resource areas
2. Quabbin for MWRA, power & security enhancements (see hearing above)
Commission Office Report New positions, redefine existing positions, elections Wetland Enforcement Manual Commission website, brochure, checklist for building permit/education & outreach; edit brochure Regulatory issues from Mark Stinson, DEP: handout on common mistakes on DEP forms Office files: tagging for year (annual report, expirations, extensions) but organizing by address Associate member option Update of all commission members’ terms; add to office calendar of annual deadlines Review of calendar of annual deadlines Coverage during clerk’s vacation, last week of April; outcome Purchases: 100’ measuring tape/tape recorder/Massachusetts Runoff, Erosion & Sediment Control Field Guide WPA Regulations to new members/swearing in appts/ID cards from Police Dept.
Commission Lands:
• NOI for gazebo and Thompson parcel ( Zinni); file, abutter notices, etc
• Request for repair of Old Furnace launch site driveway (Zinni): “maintenance”?
New Business: Date and time of next meeting: June 17, 2015, 6:30 PM
This meeting is posted in compliance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. The agenda may change to reflect unforeseen business. |
| Scheduled By: | Peggy Baxter |
| Posted At: | May 26, 2015 12:04 PM EDT |
| Last Modified: | Jun 10, 2015 2:20 PM EDT |