On Apr 22, 2021 5:33 PM EDT Cheryl D. Rose changed a meeting of Conservation Commission as follows:
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CONSERVATION COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING ** VIA ZOOM ** April 27, 2021 7:00 P.M. “Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §20, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the Conservation Commission will be conducted via remote participation. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the open session portion of the proceedings in real-time, via technological means.” To Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89046878053?pwd=bkJONDlNUVlXdzBUYTJNSU5XZkVQdz09 Meeting ID: 890 4687 8053 Passcode: 947981 One tap mobile: +16465588656,,89046878053#,,,,,,0#,,947981# RECORD THE MEETING ROLL CALL: Cheryl Rose, Dom Sacco, Bob Bishop, Henry Rose, Esther Balardini, Ed Gero, John Burnham PUBLIC HEARING: previous VOTE - To allow the Chair of the Conservation Commission to sign on behalf of the Conservation Commissioners when meetings are held via video conference. The Commissioners recognize and accept the provisions of M.G.L. c.110G regarding electronic signatures and that its members will henceforth execute documents either with electronic signatures or with wet ink signatures and that both will carry the same legal weight and effect. Only those Commissioners present at the meeting and who vote in favor will have their names so signed. Such electronically signed documents will include a statement that : The signatures here are made in accordance with M.G.L. c.110G and pursuant to the board’s electronic signature authorization vote recorded on October 2, 2020 in BOOK 6733, PAGE 235 at the Middle Berkshire Registry of Deeds. 101 Hemlock Hill – RDA – [site visit 4/14, CRose, HRose, JBurnham, EGero, EBalardini] – proposal to cut trees in Riverfront. Also wants to remove downed logs. [Removal should be the next step. I would reach out to a certified arborist for assistance. When the trees are removed, it’s best to keep the wood in the property or in the same town, just to avoid the risk of spreading EAB further.Joshua Bruckner, Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, joshua.bruckner@mass.gov 617-626-1764] 326 E Housatonic – neighbor concerned about large piles of woodchips. Site visit found chips are outside buffer; however wetland buffer has been mowed, and fruit trees and bushes planted in buffer. These activities were not specifically described in the original RDA/SDA. He would also like to plant more fruit trees. Discussion? Forest cutting plan – Reservoir Rd REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING: Minutes: February, 2021 DRAFT Applicant OOC/Special Conditions 'acknowledgement letter' Enforcement/municipal wetlands bylaw consideration – Isolated Wetlands, Non-disturbance? Field Workshop with Emily Stockman – Saturday, June 5 9-12 MACC Report-backs follow-up on past issues Old Business: Elect Vice-Chair Misc.: Any received correspondence other ** Next Scheduled Meeting: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 @ 7pm **
So that the meeting notice now reads:
| Town: | Dalton, MA |
| Board: | Conservation Commission |
| Time: | Tuesday April 27, 2021 7:00 PM EDT |
| Location: | Select Board Office Zoom meeting (info in agenda) |
| Agenda: | CONSERVATION COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING ** VIA ZOOM ** April 27, 2021 7:00 P.M. “Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §20, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the Conservation Commission will be conducted via remote participation. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the open session portion of the proceedings in real-time, via technological means.” To Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89046878053?pwd=bkJONDlNUVlXdzBUYTJNSU5XZkVQdz09 Meeting ID: 890 4687 8053 Passcode: 947981 One tap mobile: +16465588656,,89046878053#,,,,,,0#,,947981# RECORD THE MEETING ROLL CALL: Cheryl Rose, Dom Sacco, Bob Bishop, Henry Rose, Esther Balardini, Ed Gero, John Burnham PUBLIC HEARING: previous VOTE - To allow the Chair of the Conservation Commission to sign on behalf of the Conservation Commissioners when meetings are held via video conference. The Commissioners recognize and accept the provisions of M.G.L. c.110G regarding electronic signatures and that its members will henceforth execute documents either with electronic signatures or with wet ink signatures and that both will carry the same legal weight and effect. Only those Commissioners present at the meeting and who vote in favor will have their names so signed. Such electronically signed documents will include a statement that : The signatures here are made in accordance with M.G.L. c.110G and pursuant to the board’s electronic signature authorization vote recorded on October 2, 2020 in BOOK 6733, PAGE 235 at the Middle Berkshire Registry of Deeds. 101 Hemlock Hill – RDA – [site visit 4/14, CRose, HRose, JBurnham, EGero, EBalardini] – proposal to cut trees in Riverfront. Also wants to remove downed logs. [Removal should be the next step. I would reach out to a certified arborist for assistance. When the trees are removed, it’s best to keep the wood in the property or in the same town, just to avoid the risk of spreading EAB further.Joshua Bruckner, Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, joshua.bruckner@mass.gov 617-626-1764] 326 E Housatonic – neighbor concerned about large piles of woodchips. Site visit found chips are outside buffer; however wetland buffer has been mowed, and fruit trees and bushes planted in buffer. These activities were not specifically described in the original RDA/SDA. He would also like to plant more fruit trees. Discussion? Forest cutting plan – Reservoir Rd Old Mill Trail – [site visit 4/21 CRose, HRose, EBalardini, EGero w/ Emily Stockman] – plans to create a 'destination spot' at terminus of ADA trail. Some fill to level accessible area. BNRC asking if flood study would be required REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING: Minutes: February, 2021 DRAFT Applicant OOC/Special Conditions 'acknowledgement letter' Enforcement/municipal wetlands bylaw consideration – Isolated Wetlands, Non-disturbance? Field Workshop with Emily Stockman – Saturday, June 5 9-12 MACC Report-backs follow-up on past issues Old Business: Elect Vice-Chair Misc.: Any received correspondence other ** Next Scheduled Meeting: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 @ 7pm ** |
| Scheduled By: | the automatic scheduling system |
| Posted At: | Mar 24, 2021 6:00 AM EDT |
| Last Modified: | Apr 22, 2021 5:58 PM EDT |