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Minutes of Conservation Commission, 10/01/2013

AGENDA: Conservation Commission

RECEIVED 10/03/2013 8:30am
Michele R. Grande – Redding Town Clerk

Minutes

Present: David Pattee, Chairman; Jeremiah Ross; William Hill; Stuart Green; Joseph Beres; Tina Miller.

 

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

 

I.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES     -Minutes of September 17, 2013

 

On the motion of J. Ross and the second of J. Beres, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the 9/17/13 Meeting Minutes as amended:  Page 1, first item under “Regulatory”, third paragraph, second sentence, change to “Details re: pool filter and pool filter location are needed”; Page 2, second paragraph, change to “Aspects of the needed wetland reclamation were discussed.  D. Pattee will contact Atty. Neil Marcus prior to the next meeting if no status report is received.”

 

II.     REGULATORY

 

Application #13-08, Victor and Beth-Ann Geraldi, 49 Drummer Lane.  Received 9/3/13.  Discussion and possible vote on an application for installation of an inground swimming pool and stone patio within the regulated area.  Site Walk 9/10/13.  Discussion 9/16/13.

 

Mr. Geraldi was present along with Franco from R.I. Pools.  D. Pattee noted receipt of a new drawing which was displayed and reviewed.  Pool filter location and requested details were reviewed.

 

On the motion of W. Perlman and the second of J. Beres, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Application #13-08.

 

Application/Violation #12-02V, Ms. Pamela Davis (owner), Peter Davis (agent), 724 Redding Road.  Earthmoving and deposition of woodchips, split wood, cut logs and branches in and around wetland soils to establish and stabilize property line (border) from wetlands.  Site Walk 1/2/13.  Discussion 1/15/13, 2/5/13; 2/19/13; 3/19/13; 4/2/13.  Site Walk 4/14/13.  Discussion 5/7/13; 5/21/13; 8/6/13.  Site Walk 8/31/13.  Discussion 9/3/13; 9/17/13.

 

No new information has been received.  D. Pattee left a message for Atty. Marcus and is awaiting a response.

 

Application #13-09, Ann Curry (owner), Tim Draper (agent), 573 Redding Road.  To receive and discuss an application for replacement of a 4-bedroom septic system in same area as existing and tie into barn/garage.

 

T. Draper was present for the applicant.  The proposal was reviewed and a Site Walk was scheduled for Mon., 10/7/13 at 5:00 p.m.  Mr. Draper was requested to stake the four ends of the proposed leaching field location.

 

III.    DEER MANAGEMENT

 

Discussion re the direction of the Redding Deer Management Program for 2013.  Discussion 8/6/13; 8/20/13; 9/3/13.

 

T. Miller revised the Town webpage information and will forward the revised version via email to the Commissioners.

 

D. Pattee noted that receipt of the DEEP Deer Management draft is still pending.

 

IV.     CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

 

CACIWC Annual Meeting is scheduled for 11/16/13.  Anyone interested in attending should submit their attendance form to C. Keil.

 

D. Pattee provided an update re: Riverbend.

 

D. Pattee reported on the resignation of Bob Flanagan and efforts to secure a replacement.

 

On the motion of T. Miller and the second of W. Perlman, the Commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m.

 

Submitted by:
Kristi C. Reilly