HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - SAC - 04/19/2016 COHASSET STORMWATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
19 APRIL 2016
Present: Jim Fitzgerald and Noel Collins
Absent/Excused: Francis Collins
Invited Guests: None
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting convened on 19 April 2016 at 6:30 PM at the Sanctuary Pond Dam(off
Rocky Lane).
2. PREVIOUS MINUTES
The Committee reviewed the meeting minutes for the 21 March 2016 meeting. Upon a
motion duly made and seconded, the meeting meetings were approved.
3. SANCTUARY POND DAM
Committee members attending the meeting walked the area adjacent to and associated
with the dam containing Sanctuary Pond(headwaters of James Brook). The Committee
inspection determine the physical conditions summarized in the Seacoast Engineering
Company report of 20 July 2015 (prepared for The Trustees of Reservations) support
their finding that the dam is non jurisdictional per 302 CMR 10.06 (Department of
Conservation and Recreation-Dam Safety Regulations).
The Committee also reviewed correspondence between Brian Joyce (Cohasset Town
Engineer) and Ed Pitcavage (South Shore Superintendent—The Trustees of Reservations)
related to maintenance work associated with the Sanctuary Pond(most recent e-mail
communication July 2015). Based on the Committee's inspection it was apparent several
trees and other vegetation had recently been removed from the earthen dam structure.
However, Brian Joyce had not been forwarded the Trustees' dam maintenance plan to
ensure the dam is properly maintained going forward. Jim Fitzgerald will follow-up with
Brain Joyce to ensure he has received this information.
4. ANNUAL SURVEY
Committee discussed performing the annual flood survey in next month or two.
Committee also discussed incorporating into annual survey report DPW inspection of
various dams and Town stormwater control measures (rain gardens, storm drains, etc.)
5. NEXT MEETING
The Committee did not establish a date/time for the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM.
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