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Town Hall, Skaket Room
Meeting, Thursday, 3112/2020 `fv� S
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Members Present: Ginny Farber (Chair), Suzanne Philips, Kayleen Rosato, Russel Holden, John
Jannell (Conservation Administrator -ex officio)
Absent: Jack Kadzik (Vice- Chair)
Public Present: Police Chief Scott MacDonald, Natural Resource Manager Nate Sears, Rachia
Heyelman, Ginia Pati, Bob Perry,
4:00 PM. Call to Order
New Business
Ginny Farber called to meeting to Order
Ginny Farber welcomed the Orleans Police Chief, Scott MacDonald and Orleans Natural
Resources Manager Nate Sears to the meeting. Ginny Farber asked if both of the department
heads can give a brief background on any concerns they had regarding parking or other issues
they have at the adjacent town landing. Chief MacDonald reviewed some of his experience with
the parking at the busy Town landing. He explained there is some record of residents concerns
due to on street parking and congestion. Nate Sears followed by sharing some facts about
parking lot and landing capacity. Nate generally advised the Task Force how landings are
overburdened in the summer. Nate explained that he is worried that the truck and trailers using
the road to park are currently in violation. The Police Chief noted he will be looking at parking
policies at that landing in the future but any improvement that could be made to parking and
circulation would be helpful.
Nate Sears shared some facts about the mooring field off the Landing and its use. Gini Farber
asked Nate Sears if his department had any use for the existing building as an accessory
structure. Mr. Sears reported he has an interest in the future of propagation for shellfish but
has not fixed in on any one location yet. He spoke of the possibility of a satellite office but could
not provide more specific justification as of yet. He recommended including aquaculture, as an
allowance, in any long -term plan for this property. Mr Jannell confirm aquaculture is an allowed
passive recreational use. Further discussion about the landing took place between Task Force
members and Mr Sears including kayak storage, commercial grant holders and use, landing
parking policies, and possible future uses. The meeting with the Department Heads concluded
and some public comments by Bob Parry and Rachia Heyelman were also heard on issues they
discussed.
Gini Farber took the agenda out of order and asked for a motion on the minutes.
Administrative Business
A motion to approve the 2/13/20 minutes was made by Suzanne Phillips and seconded by
Russel Holden, the motion passed 4 -0 -0.
A motion to approve the 2/26/20 minutes was made by Russell Holden and seconded by
Suzanne Philips, the motion passed 4 -0 -0.
Old Business
Russel Holden followed up with the Task Force on possible costs for building removal. He
reported after speaking with two contractors that removal costs may be around $15,000 for the
building removal with another $8,000 for possible re- grading and loam and seeding.
Suzanne Philips reported they may wish to seek potential re -uses for the building including
shellfish propagation, safety course, of other types of public education.
Ginny Farber reviewed task 2 with the Task Force. John Jannell suggested individual members
should explore potential uses for this property. Mr Jannell suggested members could list out
uses and he could label them as either allowed or prohibited uses based on the property
restrictions. The Task Force members agreed to make lists and send them to Mr Jannell for
compilation.
Ginny Farber reviewed Task 3 with the Task Force. All members agreed a path to the water was
an important part of this Task. Russell Holden noted the first major issue is the building and
weather it stays or goes. He noted the property was purchased for open space and he needs
guidance on what is to happen to building 15Y because it will effect the rest of the site planning.
Ginny Farber reviewed the on -site meeting the Task Force had. Ginny reported that a letter
from the Conservation Office will go out to the abutter about possible encroachment on one of
the lot lines.
On a motion by Suzanne Philips, seconded by Russel Holden, the Committee adjourned at 5:26
PM.
VOTE 4 -0 -0
Submitted by:
John Jannell, Orleans Conservation