Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes 8/8/22

MEETING MINUTES

Meeting Date: August 8, 2022                                               Meeting Time: 6:00 PM

Meeting Place: 435 Main Rd., Monterey Town Office.  Conference Room

The Conservation Commission for the Town of Monterey will hold a public hearing/meeting pursuant to M.G.L., c 131, sections 39A & 40, the Scenic Mountain Act and the Wetland Protection Act to act on the following:

Meeting Opened: 6:04

Members Present: Chris Blair (CB), David Dempsey (DD), Tim Lovett (TL), Noel Wicke (NW), Roslyn Dolber (RD), Kim Wetherell, Agent (KW)

HEARINGS AND MEETINGS:

CONTINUED:

Public Hearing: NOI, Map 102, Lot 073, File #230-330, 20 Lime Rock, Property Owner: Edelstein filed by Berkshire GeoTech for the proposed improvements to an existing deck, sea wall, and walkway within the buffer zone of Lake Garfield.

Reopened @ 6:04 Applicant request a continuance till the next meeting.  Approved DD/RD MSV

NEW:

Public Hearing: NOI, Map 204, Lot 206, File # 230-331, 360 Beartown Rd, Property Owner: Maximon filed by Mark Stinson for the proposed treatment of invasive vegetation in a private pond and bank stabilization, a resource area.

Hearing opened @ 6:05.  Mark Stinson representing the property owner briefed the members on the proposed project.  A request for a five year OOC due to the extent of the growth and the length of time the project will be successful.  A request to restore a section of beaver impact. CB questioned the method of removing the invasive vegetation..  A WMO4 has been issued for the project. Discussion about bank alteration and the threshold of Performance Standards 310 CMR 10.56.  The project proposes to alter 12 liner feet less than the required threshold of 10 percent.  Request for public comments.  No public comments presented.  CB/DD MSV to close the hearing @ 6:22. Discussion ensued about special conditions including the requirement of notify the commission of the start of work.  The project was approved as submitted DD/RD MSV.  Special Conditions were approved RD/NW MSV.

Public Meeting: RDA, Map 217, Lot 012, 213 Blue Hill Rd, Property Owner: Stanton for the proposed placement of a stream crossing culvert and associated improvements to a cattle pathway.  The proposed project lies within riverfront

The property owner briefed the members on the proposed request. The project was approved as submitted including the Special Condition that the applicant provide updated and revised drawings.  TL/DD MSV

Public Meeting: RDA, Map 109, Lot 029, 20 Bidwell, Property Owner: BBD Monterey LLC, Filed by Zygmont Excavation for the proposed improvements to a right of way within the buffer zone of Lake Garfield.

An enforcement order was issued to the property owner to install erosion control and the EO has been complied with.  The EO was ratified and closed CB/DD MSV.  The property owner’s contractor, Bryce Zygomont, briefed the members on the proposed project.  The property owner would also like to remove a felled tree at the same time during the work.  CB suggested to grind the stump. The request was approved as submitted with a N3 including the removal the of tree stump near the house.  CB/NW MSV

Public Meeting: RDA, Map 102, Lot 077, 27 Lime Rock, Property Owner: Schmerler for the proposed removal of decaying trees within the buffer zone of Lake Garfield.

The property owner has requested to remove dead trees.  The request was approved with a N3 as submitted with the special conditions for the name of the contractor prior to work starting.  DD/CB MSV

Public Meeting: RDA, Map 101, Lot 047, 4 Sylvan Rd, Property Owner: Castille, filed by John W. Field Tree Service, Inc.  for the proposed removal of trees within the buffer zone of Lake Garfield.

The request was approved as submitted with a N3  TL/CB MSV

Enforcement Order: Map 109, Lot 029 - 20 Bidwell Rd - See above.

Public Input and Comments for Items not on the agenda:  N/A

MISC:

New Members

Kevin Moody showed interest in joining the Con Comm.  CB briefed Mr. Moody on the conditions of attendance and continuing education. Mr. Moody will request to be appointed from the Select Board.

Minutes - Approve previous meeting minutes

July minutes were approved

Discuss and vote on the Farmland of Local Importance request from American Farmland Trust

CB briefed the members on the request.  The request was approved. CB/DD MSV

17 Lime Rock – Request to Amend WPA Form 2 – Discussion/Approval

The request forthe revisions on installing a propane tank and removal of the stump was approved.   CB/DDMSV

Tri-Resource – Request for Approval – Discussion/Approval

Members reviewed the request for 371 Main St., and it was determined that based on the information provided and the proximity of wetlands, the request may be juristictional.  The agent will reply to Tri-Resource the findings.

153 Hupi Rd - OML Complaint – Update – Discussion

Continued

8 Dowd – EO – Update – Discussion

Continued

Discuss adding fees to filings and Town budget line for funding Conservation Commission Agent.

Members reviewed the current filing fees, the agent’s compensation, and neighboring municapalites fees/r appropriation for an agent.  It was decided to request for a Town Budget line to fund the Conservation Commission at the next Town Meeting.

Review Correspondence –Warrant Details, Expense Account

Reviewed

Agent Report – Approve Time Sheet

Meeting Adjourned:  9 PM