HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-05-10-CONCOM-min.pdf TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
/ MINUTES of Commission 5/10/71. (from notes taken by Mrs. Rawls)
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Brown, with
Mrs. Frick and Dr Kessler as well as Associate Members Mr.
Friedman, Mrs Rawls and Mr. Reiner present
Minutes of May 4 were edited extensively Corrected copy enclosed.
Meetings , if necessary, during the rest of the month, will have
to be set up by telephone calls. Possibilities may be affected
by new appointments to the Commission.
Applications to HUD for 1971 Articles A letter from Robert Bowyer
to the Board of Selectmen and other Town officialsy�,osatd that there
is much uncommitted money in HUD and that is would worth paying
for two weeks' full time work to be able to file 1971 applications
before the end of the fiscal year June 30 , 1971. HUD is encourag-
ing such applications. Mr*. Brown will discuss this with Town
Manager.
NOTARY needed. Recommended a Commission member file application
with the Secretary of State.
1970 Articles Application. Amendment to Drummer Boy option,
Frissore and Soule options have been received from Tovn Counsel,
as well as Statement of Counsel. It is hoped all options will
be signed within the next 24 hours. Mr. Brown asked the Select-
men to request a one-week extension of the O'Neida Option. Slope
easement request came to the attention of the Commission only
within the last ten days , although it seems Planning Board sub-
mitted request for same to Town Counsel and Engineering Depart-
ment ]r ,t f&a cL.r I ap r
Turning. Mill Area Mrs Rawls agreed to be Commission contact on
this. Mr. Friedman reported that Mrs Slowey of the Burlington
Conservation Commission said it would be unlikely her Town would
buy any of that land for Conservation, since the land is zoned
industrial , expensive and not in their original plans They
are approaching owners with suggestions that they give conserva-
tion easements in exchange for tax abatements. Any private money
or suggestions from Lexington citizens or officials would be of
help (referring to statement made at Turning Mill meeting that
abutters would put up money) . Planning Boards should be in contact.
An area meeting will be held at the Estabrook School tomorrow
night. Mr. Friedman will probably go.
Steeves sewer easement - no news.
Bridge Street filling Recommended waiting to hear from Selectmen.
Great Meadow Report. The Arlington Town Meeting is still in progress.
Lexington' s half of the bill from Camp, Dresser and McKee is $3300.
$3500 remains in the account. Agreed Mrs Frick should recommend
action on the bill after final discussion with the Arlington Great
Meadow Committee
Conservation Commission Minutes 5/10/71 Page 2
OSA-51 W'linpl Hill eminent domain case extra costs are all 50%
reimbursihle if Commission makes application AJproval of this
application will take time because it nas to go through Washington.
Signs. Copy of a picture of Lincoln conservation land sign made
by Roger McNamara of Hopkinton State Park was passed around.
Commission members said conservation areas should be named before
signs could be ordered
Champion Trees identification is now being sougnt , Commission has
been advised by a notice from DNR. Champion trees are so designa-
ted because of their distinguished size , age or historic signifi-
cance. Some have been found in Lincoln This was considered a
good project for a scout group. Mr. Friedman took the notice to
read and give to Mr. Mazerall.
The meeting adjourned at 10 00 p.m. There will be no more of-
ficial meetings of the Commission during the remainder of May.
However, an informal workshop session will be held following the
Board of Selectmen' s meeting on Green and White on Monday, May
17. (Estimated time of workshop 8 15) .
Respectfully submitted,
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Mrs . Erna S. Greene
Secretary to the Commission