Conservation Commission

Leominster Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 27, 2022 The meeting started at 6:00PM. Chuck Raymond (Chair), Richard Gullick, Mike Cichy, Stephanie Quinlan present. Also present, Nicholas Kremp, Conservation Agent. Public Hearings: Pursuant to MGL CH 131 § 40, Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, the Leominster Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on a Notice of Intent regarding the construction of drainage swales and berms. Address 1525 Central St, Map and Parcels 499- 15, 499-18, 499-40, 499-42A. DEP File# not yet assigned. The site is under an EPA consent order to upgrade some of their stormwater designs to current standards which is what precipitated this NOI. The site is 26 acres and it is a junk yard for vehicles. Contour is relatively flat overall. A couple of outfalls are present. Improvements proposed are to extend the high wall berms on the property to cover areas where the berms are lower and water is discharging off of the site. Wetland resources have been delineated off-site and adjacent to the lot. The amount of on site chemical storage was discussed and how it is handled in a safe manner. The Conservation Commission gave an overview of the site walk they had on the property and their findings. The public hearing was opened for public comment. No one spoke. The public hearing was closed at 7:22PM. Mr. Kremp recommended that the Conservation Commission grant the NOI with the boilerplate conditions and special conditions. Mr. Gullick made the motion. Mr. Cichy seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously by a vote of 4-0. 1. New Business a. Newly vacant Commission seat i. Mr. Goyne has resigned from the Commission and a new vacant position is open on the Commission. Mr. Kremp will let the Mayor know so that the search for a new member can begin. b. Orchard Hill Park walk ahead of ANRAD (Map/parcel 369-1-4) . A site walk will be conducted at Orchard Hill Park before the ANRAD is submitted. Commissioners are invited to attend. 2. Old Business - Autumn foliage walk at Barrett Park this Thursday, more walks to come The Conservation Agent will be assisting in hosting an Autumn Foliage walk at Barrett Park with the Recreation Commission and Trail Stewards on Thursday. More walks will come. MACC conference in Devens on Oct. 15 ii. Four commissioners and the Conservation Agent will be attending. 3. Certificate of Compliance - None 4. Extension Permits - None  5. Communications - a. NOI to be filed for work at 445 North St Work is being conducted at 445 North Street. The owner reached out to Mr. Kremp to discuss the scope of the work and determine whether or not an NOI should be filed. Mr. Kremp informed the owner that an NOI should be filed due to the scope of the work. The paperwork will be submitted soon to comply with the NOI requirements. 6. Meeting Minutes - a. May 10, June 14 to be reviewed 7. Enforcement - None 8. Emergency Certifications - None 9. Budget - Updated budget report was given to the Conservation Commission for review. 10. Next Meeting a. October 11, 2022. Filing Deadline, September 23, 2022, at Noon. 11. Adjournment