Commissioners Present: Chris Duerring, Chair, Greg Brodsky, Mary Williamson, Bob Paquette, and Nancy Putnam
Meeting called to order at 7:01 pm
Review of Minutes from August 18th meeting, Motion to approve with minor corrections as discussed by Brodsky, 2’nd by B. Paquette, all approved.
Signing of Order of Conditions for National Grid A1/B2 Project, File # 137. Hand Delivered to BSC Group Project Manager
Signing of Order of Conditions for DCR Flagg Road Bridge Road project, File # 138
Todd Dexter, DPW Commission, called G. Brodsky to discuss culvert flushing and winterizing the pump and equipment with non-toxic antifreeze. Email was sent to Commissioner Brodsky on Sep. 7th, to describe the procedure for protecting the equipment during the winter. Commission agreed that this was acceptable.
Gale Road bridge – Matt from DPW visited the site with G. Brodsky and another member of the DPW. Debris is on the dam and should be removed. Brodsky will respond to DPW and request an RDA for dam maintenance, for us to review. A NOI and engineered plan eventually needed for bridge repair
Athol Road culvert crossings – Discussion of Commissioner site visits to view the wetland restoration progress by DPW. Chris had requested that the loam be removed from the easternmost crossing on the upstream side of the bridge. The sites have been seeded/mulched.
Flower Hill Rd. parcel, Terrence Deignan owner – A few Commissioners did a site visit, Wed. Sept. 3rd, with the owner, to determine the extent of wetland resource areas, at the request of the owner. We relayed the information to the owner.
Logging, 3 FCP’s – Commissioners conducted a site visit with the Service Forester and one of the landowners. Washout on Brush Valley Road that has been continuing, we requested that this be addressed during the operation.
Ralph Jay Bridge status – Commissioner Williamson gathered information on this project reporting on the cost of the wood and materials needed. Commissioner Brodsky will work with the volunteers and land owner.
Next Meeting Date is tentatively scheduled for October 6th.
Motion to adjourn at 8:54 pm by B. Paquette, 2’nd by G. Brodsky, all approved.