Notes from the Conservation Commission (ConCom), December 13, Hybrid meeting

Present:

• Ron Brouker, Chair
• Sally Underwood-Miller
• Jamie Minacci
• Lisa Bozzuto
• John Hart
• Joe DeGiorgis
• Chuck Kohler
• William Loutrel

1. Minutes for November 22 approved as corrected.
2. Property at 10 Pine Street — replant buffer zone between yard and road - work approved
3. 3 Averic Road — upgrade failed septic system — approved
4. Certificate of Compliance for work done by White Pines at bridge — site visit before it can be granted
5. John and Judy Peyron, owners of Larrywaug property, proposed work — approved
6. Underwood- Miller discussed changes in filing fees for applications including Scenic Mountain applications.
   1. Underwood-Miller also wished to rewrite the Scenic Mountain application form.
   2. Town charges $100 and ads cost $75 — Underwood-Miller wants to raise fees
   3. Asked consultant what other towns do. David Cameron said they don't charge. They pass cost of advertising on to applicant
   4. Have to change Bylaw to raise fees, current fees cover costs, and there have been no complaints
7. Consultant said his quarterly allotment is used up and asked: should he proceed? Brouker said he would speak with Michael Canales, Town Administrator
8. Notice of Intent (NOI) for 82 Interlaken Road
   1. Appears work and NOI do not match
   2. Apparently a second driveway was built. Is it a construction driveway or permanent?
   3. Appeared they removed stumps
   4. Blasting and more work done than proposed or approved
   5. Consultant will drive by and look

Meeting adjourned

Photo: Lionel Delevingne