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2006-03-28 CITY OF BEVERLY PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Date: March 28, 2006 Board: Conservation Commission Members Present David Lang (Chair), Tony Paluzzi (Vice-Chair), Dr. Mayo Johnson, Gregg Cademartori, and Bill Squibb Members Absent: Ian Hayes Others Present: Amy Maxner – Environmental Planner Recorder: Eileen Sacco Lang calls the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at G.A.R. Hall Discussion with Mayor William Scanlon – Former Vitale Site Maxner states that Mayor Scanlon will not be at the meeting this evening and suggests the Commission continue the matter to the next meeting on April 11, 2006. There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter Paluzzi moves to continue the matter to the April 11, 2006 meeting, seconded by Johnson. The motion carries 5-0. Request for Determination of Applicability Cont: - 12 Bridge Street – Construct Two Story Addition – Martin Osterode John Dick of Hancock Environmental addresses the Commission and explains that the applicant is proposing to construct a 2-story addition and deck to an existing single- family house within the buffer zone to a coastal bank and riverfront area to the Bass River. He explains the addition and deck will be supported by pile footings and sono tube footings and no foundation will be dug. He also notes that at the last meeting the Commission asked for an alternatives analysis and notes that under the Riverfront Protection Act an alternative analysis is required and provides a written analysis to members. He explains the options his client has, one being that they do not build the addition at all and notes that the construction would be roughly the equivalent of the same plan and notes that if they go back the grade drops off significantly and it would make it difficult to do. He also states that it is not practical architecture to place the addition in the back and notes that the ease of development and cash cost of the addition is tied up with so many considerations and that would eliminate the idea on the basis of cost and practicality. Beverly Conservation Commission March 28, 2006 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 14 Mr. Dick reviews the situation and notes that the deck and the addition are set above grade and talks about the logistics and explains the plan. He notes that construction related impacts would be the same if the addition were moved to another part of the house. Erosion control measures would also be the same as proposed. Maxner notes that Mr. Dick’s letter indicates that a drip line recharge trench would be a suitable method of dealing with the roof runoff. Dick explains the applicant would be amenable to a drip trench. Paluzzi states that he wants no dumping of cement on the site. Dick acknowledges that and states that in that case it will have to be removed from the site. Lang asks if the members want to visit the site. Maxner states that it is a fairly straightforward project that can be easily monitored for compliance. She provides photos of the site for members to review. Lang opens the hearing up for public comment at this time. There is no one present who wishes to comment on this matter. There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter, Johnson moves to issue a Negative # 2 Determination for 12 Bridge Street, subject to the following conditions: 1. If any trees are cut down on site, an equal number of native trees shall be re- planted somewhere on site, preferably close to the general area where any trees are to be removed. 2. A clean crushed stone gravel drip line recharge trench shall be installed along the perimeter of the roofline to capture roof runoff for infiltration and to avoid potential erosion from runoff. 3. Any concrete spoils shall be removed from site, and shall not be buried on site. Paluzzi seconds the motion. The motion carries 5-0. New: 8 Thomas Road – Install Prefab Wood Shed and Construct Stairs – Joseph Coughlin Maxner reads the legal notice. Mr. Coughlin addresses Commission and explains that he is proposing to place a storage shed in the lawn area and construct a set of stairs on the rear of the house within the buffer zone to a bordering vegetated wetland. He explains that the former owner cut down trees and was ordered by DEP to replant the area. He explains that his proposal is to construct a pre-built shed on cinder blocks on the side of the house about 40 feet from the wetlands. He also notes that it is about 10 feet above the elevation of the wetland. Beverly Conservation Commission March 28, 2006 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 14 Paluzzi asks for the size of the stairs. Coughlin states that they are 4 feet X 1 foot. Lang opens the hearing up for public comment at this time. There is no one present who wishes to comment on this matter. There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter, Paluzzi moves to issue a Negative # 3 Determination for 8 Thomas Road. Johnson seconds motion. The motion carries 5-0. New: Route 128 – Herbicide application for Vegetation Control – Mass Highway Department Maxner reads the legal notice. Bob Boone, District Environmental Engineer for Mass Highway, addresses the Commission and explains that they are proposing to apply herbicides within the Route 128 right of way, and is requesting the Commission render a determination as to whether the areas depicted on the plan are subject to the Act. He notes that pursuant to 310 CMR 10:03 (6) (b), herbicide application is exempt as long as it conforms to the Yearly Operational Plan complying with the DFA. He also notes the areas on the plan and explains that for safety reasons they are proposing this, noting that they have to hire police details to do weed whacking in the area because it is so dangerous. Boone explains that the spraying starts and stops at areas indicated on the plan sheets, and they are not allowed to spray through water supply areas. He also notes that areas on the plan indicate if and when an area can be sprayed and points these out on the plan sheets. He also notes that they are adhering to DFA regulations. Boone explains the composition of the spray they propose to use and notes that it is a combination of Oust and Round Up and is lighter concentration than that sold at Home Depot. Paluzzi asks if there is potential for runoff in the rain. Boone explains that they add surfactant to the solution to make is stay in place exactly where it is sprayed and cannot be washed off by precipitation, noting that it can be sprayed within an hour either way or wind and rain. Maxner clarifies that they have been doing mechanical maintenance in that area and they want to start this process. Bruin agrees and explains the other areas in the state where they use this process. He also notes that it was done here in Beverly from 96-98 and it was approved. Lang opens the hearing up for public comment at this time. Rene Mary notes that zone A is an aquifer to the water supply. Lang explains that the area is a no spray area and there will be no spraying there. Beverly Conservation Commission March 28, 2006 Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 14 There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter, Paluzzi makes a motion to issue a Negative Determination 5. Johnson seconds the motion. The motion carries (5-0). Paluzzi moves to recess for public hearings at this time. Johnson seconds motion. The motion carries (5-0). Notice of Intent Continuation of Public Hearing – off LP Henderson Road and Cabot Street – DEP File # 5-897 – Request to Leave Constructed Culvert Crossing – Cailin, LLC – c/o Stanley Bialek Curt Young of Wetlands Preservation Inc. addresses the Commission and notes that at the th Saturday March 25 site visit the Commission looked at the replication area that is shown on the revised plan. He notes that there will be significant seeding of the embankment on the northeast side of the culvert. He also notes that the scale is a little different on the revised plan but it is consistent with the original plan. Mr. Young also notes that the access road will not have curbs as that will interrupt wildlife movement and they are proposing sloped granite cape cod berm. Lang asks what the alteration by the culvert is in square feet. Mr. Young states that it is a little more than 3,100 s.f. He also notes that the new area is going to be 8,500 s.f., and will be a much higher quality area. Lang opens the hearing up for public comment at this time. There is no one present who wishes to comment on this matter. Maxner states that there is a notation on the plan # 8 regarding an extension of an Order of Conditions. Scott Patrowicz explains that the note refers to Cailin Road and a DEP Superseding Order of Conditions. He explains that they asked for an extension from DEP but no action was taken by DEP. He further notes that the owner is aware of the limbo status of this and that it needs to be cleared up. Maxner referred to DEP comments and noted that there is a comment about a 401 water quality report. Patrowicz agrees and notes that they have not done that yet. Maxner notes that any changes to the plan regarding the surface of the crossing will have to be approved by the Commission. Lang asks if there are any more comments regarding this proposal. Rene Mary, 274 Hale Street, addresses the Commission and asks if there is a statute of limitation on the Order of Conditions that is in limbo at DEP. Young notes that the matter has to be cleared up. Beverly Conservation Commission March 28, 2006 Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 14 Maxner requests a report on the construction sequence. Young states that he will provide it at the preconstruction conference. There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter Johnson moves to close the public hearing. Paluzzi seconds the motion. The motion carries 5-0. Cont: 412 Hale Street – Landmark School – construct Athletic Complex with Parking and Athletic Field Lang recuses himself from discussion of this matter and leaves the room. James DeVellis of Gellar DeVellis addresses Commission and explains that a site walk th was held on Saturday March 25 and there were three topics of concern. He explains that one is drainage, erosion and sediment control and the status of the emergent marsh. DeVellis reviews the plan and the location of the proposed field, parking and the proposed gymnasium and a cross section of the drainage for the site. DeVellis notes that the existing drainage pattern mimics the proposed conditions, noting that the proposed system will have underground infiltration pipes that will collect into a catch basin and go back to the resource area. He also notes that the proposed TSS removal is consistent with DEP regulations. DeVellis notes that for erosion control they propose to install hay bales and a silt fence. Paluzzi suggests that they install a construction fence behind the silt fence to create a visual barrier that will let the contractor know that it is off limits. DeVellis explains that there is concern that there is a vernal pool on the site and states that Landmark hired someone to look at that. He introduced Tom Keough of Hancock Environmental who looked at the site for a possible vernal pool. Keough explains that he waded through the entire perimeter of the pond for about three hours and noted the area on the plan. He explains that he did not see any species associated with a vernal pool; no egg masses, no signs of amphibian activity what so ever. He explains that the pond is fairly deep. He noted that there is a report that details his findings and hands copies out to Commission members. Paluzzi notes that there is a pipe in the ground and asks if there are plans to replace it. DeVellis notes that the pipe is working and there is no need to replace it. Paluzzi opens the hearing up for public comment at this time. Rene Mary, 274 Hale Street, notes that there were several vernal pools certified in that area. Keough notes that there is not enough of the different species to qualify it as a vernal pool at this time. Beverly Conservation Commission March 28, 2006 Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 14 Johnson suggests that the Commission continue this matter and have a wetlands specialist look at the pond. Cademartori notes that it is still very early in the season to make a judgment on the presence of a vernal pool would be premature, and the Ordinance calls for investigation during the entire season ending in late May. He also states that he is not sure that the erosion control measures are adequate, and that he was looking for more representative set of cross sections of that slope. Johnson notes that this is a big project and suggests that the Commission have a drainage consultant look at the drainage calculations. Members agree and indicate that a peer review is in order for the drainage proposal. DeVellis asks what the process is for a peer review. Maxner states the Commission established regulations for this and explains the Commission will chose its consultant, obtain an estimate and the applicant will provide a deposit to the City for that estimate and work can begin from there. Jonathon Loring, 502 Hale Street, addresses the Commission and notes he is an abutter and he has seen snapping turtles on his property and has heard chorusing in the springtime. Maxner asks if the Commission would be amenable to having her accompany Tom Keough to assist with the vernal pool evaluation. Cademartori states that would be fine as long as Maxner and Keough agree on what they are observing out in the field. Keough states he will be sure to take photos of everything they find. Paluzzi states that it would be fine as long as a formal report is submitted to the Commission of their findings. Squibb asks what will be done with the existing gymnasium building. Dave Seiter states it will probably be converted to a performing arts facility. There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter Johnson moves to continue the matter to May 2, 2006, seconded by Squibb. The motion carries 4-0. Lang returned to the meeting at this time. Lang notes that the Commission will be taking the agenda out of order for a discussion with owner of 36 Cole Street. 36 Cole Street – Richard and Catherine Obear – Cutting Trees in the Buffer Zone Maxner explains that while driving on Cole Street last week she observed at least three fairly large trees had been cut and these were visible from the road. She asked Mr. Obear to come to the meeting to discuss this with the Commission. She explains the wetland system behind # 36 is the same one evlatuated for the Thompson Farm Subdivision. Mr. Obear addresses the Commission and explains that he did not know that he needed the approval of the Commission to do the tree cutting on his property. He explains that Beverly Conservation Commission March 28, 2006 Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 14 he was cutting down a couple of oak trees that were diseased and he was unaware of the 100-foot buffer zone and it was not his intention to ignore the Commission. Mr. Obear provides photos of the trees that were cut and states that he is sure that none of them were in the wetland but just in the lawn area of the buffer zone. Mr. Obear stated that he has no intention of cutting any more trees at this time. Maxner advises him that he should contact her if he is planning to do any work, including additions, pools, sheds and such. Commission members agree that as long as no further cutting is done, no further action by the Commission is required. Lang thanks Mr. Obear for coming in and discussing this and encourages him to contact Maxner if he needs to do any further work on the property. Cont: 9 Park Avenue – Replace Pilings Beneath Residence – Harry Prussman Kris Van Naerssen addresses the Commission and explains that a site walk was held on th the March 25 and is happy to answer any questions the Commission may have. Cademartori states that he found the site walk to be helpful and answered a lot of questions. Lang opens the hearing up for public comment at this time. There is no one present who wishes to comment on this matter. There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter Johnson moves to close the public hearing. Lang abstains. Squibb seconds the motion. The motion carries 4-0-1 (one abstention). New: 573 Hale Street – DEP File #5-906 – Replace Existing Stone Pier – Jonathan Loring Maxner reads the legal notice. Varoujan Hagopian, engineer for the applicant, addresses the Commission and explains their proposal to repair the existing stone pier within rocky intertidal shore and land subject to coastal storm flowage. He notes that the pier was constructed in 1914 and last year a northeaster storm caused considerable damage to it. It serves to provide access for swimming and tying up small water craft, and it also provides protection to the beach located to the west. He shows photos to the Commission and notes that they plan to repair the pier by stacking granite blocks and replace it in kind. He explains that they will re-establish the new blocks with iron rebar held together with epoxy for better structure its integrity. He also notes that there is a lot of wave action and tidal plunging up and down and this will be designed for 6-foot incident waves. Lang suggests a site visit to the property. Beverly Conservation Commission March 28, 2006 Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 14 Maxner asks what the base width of the pier is. Hagopian notes that the width varies because the blocks are not even. He estimated that the width of the base is 25-35 feet. Paluzzi asks what the mean high water mark is. Hagopian states that it is 10.4 MHW underwater. He recommends a site visit at low tide. Lang opens the hearing up for public comment at this time. There is no one present who wishes to comment on the matter. There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter Johnson moves to continue the public hearing to April 11, 2006. Paluzzi seconds the motion. The motion carries 5-0. New: 10 Avalon Avenue – Repair Existing Stone Seawall – Frederic Home Maxner reads the legal notice. Fred Radcliffe of Charles Engineering addresses the Commission and explains their proposal to repair an existing stone seawall within rocky intertidal shore and coastal bank. He reviews the plans and notes that the wall is constructed of stone and mortar and is constructed directly on ledge. He also notes that there are a couple of areas where stones have rolled out exposing voids that are about 8 feet wide and 3 feet deep, and which at present not supported and shows photos of the area. Radcliffe explains the process they would use to repair the seawall and notes that they intend to reinforce the concrete at the toe of the slope and drill reinforced steel into the ledge and pour concrete to prevent further deterioration and to provide stability by establishing an apron in front of the wall. Johnson asks if you can walk to the area at low tide. Radcliffe states that if you go out there at low tide you will get a sense of what is going on there, but that it is very rocky and slippery. Lang asks how they plan to form the concrete apron. Radcliffe states it will require some shaping into the ledge, but the logistics for the form will be left to the contractor to determine. He also explains that the apron can be poured at low tide and they will have to work with the tides. Lang opens the hearing up for public comment at this time. There is no one present who wishes to comment on the matter. A site visit will be held on April 8, 2006 at a time to be determined in accordance with the tidal schedule. Beverly Conservation Commission March 28, 2006 Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 14 There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter Johnson moves to continue the public hearing to April 11, 2006, pending a site inspection. Paluzzi seconds the motion. The motion carries 5-0. New: 44 Prince Street – Reconstruct Single Family Dwelling and Guest House – David Carnevale Maxner reads the legal notice. Bob Griffin of Griffin Engineering addresses the Commission and explains the plan is to reconstruct an existing single family home and guesthouse, reconfigure the driveways, landscaping and pool within the buffer zone to a coastal bank and land subject to coastal storm flowage. Griffin notes that the site is 2 acres and is the same site that the Commission permitted a floating dock last month. Griffin explains the plans and the location of the dwelling, portions of which are to be relocated and other portions to be demolished. He notes that it is a complicated plan that will involve demolition and the abandonment of an existing septic system. Griffin explains that they will be removing the driveway from within the 25-Foot No Disturb Zone and the proposed residence will be significantly further back from the coastal bank and the existing residence. He explains the utilities and notes that they will be brought in from Prince Street and explains the plans to be in compliance with Title V. Maxner asks to have the landscaping plan explained. Griffin introduces Hugh Collins, who explains the landscaping plans and notes that they tried to save all of the trees and a couple of Norway maples have to go but for the most part they are working around the existing trees. Lang opens the hearing up for public comment at this time. Carl Soeder, 1 Curtis Point, addresses the Commission and asks if the applicant has any plans to connect to the public sewer system, and would the applicant accept connection to City sewer as a condition of approval. Griffin states that they hope to do that at some point but they might want to put that off for another time for financial or other reasons, and adds that the applicant would not agree to being bound to connecting to City system as part of the approval process. Soeder also notes that the building is in the 100-foot buffer zone and he didn’t hear that addressed in the presentation. Griffin notes that there is nothing in the regulations that prevents them from working in the buffer zone. He also notes that the plans meet all of the requirements and complies with the Wetlands Protection Act and local Ordinance. Lang explains that the burden is on the applicant to show evidence that there will not be an impact on the resource area from the project. He also informed the public that the Commission will be continuing this public hearing and conducting a site visit and will have much more discussion about this at future meetings. Beverly Conservation Commission March 28, 2006 Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 14 Jim Mansfield, 41 Prince Street, addresses the Commission and notes that the driveway is in the 25-Foot No Disturb Zone. Jim Garrels, 37 Prince Street, addresses the Commission and suggests that the applicant move the chain to the boat ramp further down Prince Street. Griffin notes that it is not a bad idea and states that they will take that into consideration. Maxner asks if they have a plan to mitigate the runoff in the area of the boat ramp. Griffin states that they will allow water to flow as it does today and noted that there will be an increase in the runoff for the relocated structure. Pam Mansfield, 41 Prince Street, addresses the Commission and states that she is concerned about traffic. Lang explains that traffic is a Planning Board issue and the Commission only has jurisdiction for protecting the resource areas. Johnson asks for an explanation on the overall impervious surface coverage on the site. Griffin notes that they are decreasing the amount of impervious surface in the coastal bank, and suspects there may be an overall increase in impervious surface on the site, but he does not have the calculations at this time. Rene Mary, 274 Hale Street, questioned the moving of the existing residence. Griffin states the applicant is well within his right to move portions of the house There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter Johnson moves to continue the public hearing to April 11, 2006, pending a site inspection scheduled for th Saturday April 8 time to be determined. Paluzzi seconds the motion. The motion carries 5-0. OLD/NEW BUSINESS 18-20 Longmeadow Road – Sebastian Barcelar – EO Action Update Mr. Barcelar addresses the Commission to update them on the progress he has made since the issuance of the enforcement order on his property when he installed large concrete blocks, retaining wall and footings for a deck within the buffer zone to a wetland area located in the rear of both properties. The Commission advised Barcelar at a previous meeting to obtain quotes for the services of a wetlands scientist to delineate the wetland line in order to get a clear idea as to where the wetland is and how close the activity is to the line. Barcelar states that he talked with a consultant and the cost would be around $2,000 to mark the wetlands. He states that he is self-employed and cannot afford to pay that much at this time of year. Lang suggests that he Commission visit the site on April 8, 2006 and see if they can come up with its own determination of the wetland limits and advise Mr. Barcelar from there. Lang thanks Mr. Barcelar for attending the meeting. Beverly Conservation Commission March 28, 2006 Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 14 Orders of Conditions off LP Henderson Road and Cabot Street – DEP File # 5-897 – Request to Leave Constructed Culvert Crossing – Cailin, LLC – c/o Stanley Bialek Paluzzi suggests issuing Standard Conditions. The Commission discusses special conditions as follows: The tree at the approach and along access to wetland replication area shall remain and the area will be restored. The details of which shall be reviewed at the preconstruction meeting as well as the stabilization of the construction area. Squibb states the applicant should obtain the plan from NEPCO to address the step up, and the Commission should require that the final grading will eliminate the step up so that wildlife movement will not be impeded. Cademartori suggests that the replication should be done as quickly as possible and the planting should be done by October 1, 2006. Cademartori also requests that the work shall be supervised by a wetlands scientist and monthly reports on the progress shall be submitted to the Commission from the initiation of the project. Members agree on the following Special Conditions to be applied to the project: 1. Any large trees at the approach or within the access route to the replication area shall remain and the area will be restored. The details for surface treatment of access route, final location of access route and methods to stabilize the construction area shall be provided and reviewed at the pre-construction meeting. 2. Final grading within all areas of streambed and adjacent embankments to culvert shall eliminate any and all barriers to wildlife migration and mobility. 3. The replication planting shall be completed no later than October 1, 2006. A wetland scientist shall supervise replication activities and plant installation and shall submit to the Commission monthly progress reports from the initiation of the project. There being no further comments regarding this matter Johnson moves to issue the Order of Conditions as discussed. Paluzzi seconds the motion. Lang and Cademartori abstain. Maxner notes that the motion fails with a 3-0-2 vote. Cademartori notes that he has issues with approving a project on property that is in the care and custody of the Conservation Commission. Lang states the Commission Beverly Conservation Commission March 28, 2006 Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 14 Squibb notes that the Commission has been asked to approve other applications for this site over the years. Maxner notes that any issues that members may have had about this should have been raised from the start, and she was under the impression that if the Mayor signed the NOI, that was the same as the applicant obtaining permission from the owner, in this case the City of Beverly. The Commission reviewed their options regarding this matter. Lang notes that overall the project is good and suggested that the Commission reconsider their earlier vote. Cademartori states that considering he did participate in the discussion of the Order of Conditions he would be willing to reconsider the vote. Paluzzi moves to reconsider the vote for the Order of Conditions. Johnson seconds the motion. Lang abstains. The motion carries 4-0-1. Paluzzi moves to issue an Order of Conditions with the Standard and Special Conditions as already discussed. Johnson seconds the motion. The motion carries 4-0-1 with Lang abstaining. 9 Park Avenue – Replace Pilings Beneath Residence – Henry Prussman Paluzzi suggests Standard Conditions and the following Special Conditions: 1. If construction debris and other refuse is not removed from the site on a daily basis, a dumpster shall be located on site during construction. 2. Prior to construction, alternatives to CCA (Copper Chromium Arsenate) treated wood shall be explored. Johnson seconds the motion. Lang abstains. The motion carries 4-0-1 (one abstention). Requests for Extensions of Orders of Conditions 6 Foxhill Court, DEP File #5-793 Maxner reads a letter from the applicant who is requesting a one-year extension to the Order of Conditions issued for 6 Fox Hill Court. Maxner states the applicant has yet to complete the grading of the side yard, but the addition has been built. She states she has monitored this project and it has been in compliance with the Order to date. Paluzzi moves to grant a one-year extension. Johnson seconds the motion. The motion carries 5-0. 44 Boyles Street, DEP File #5-768 Beverly Conservation Commission March 28, 2006 Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 14 Maxner reads a letter from the applicant requesting a one-year extension to the Order of Conditions issued for 44 Boyles Street. She notes that this is the second extension on this project and pursuant to the Ordinance each Order can only be extended twice. She explains that the grass has been planted but the applicant wishes to mow it a few times before he pursues a Certificate of Compliance. Paluzzi moves to grant the final one-year extension. Johnson seconds the motion. The motion carries 5-0. 19 Temi Road, DEP File #5-796 Maxner reads a letter from the applicant requesting a one-year extension to the Order of Conditions issued for 19 Temi Road. She notes that the pool has been installed but the addition has not been completed as of yet. Paluzzi moves to grant a one-year extension. Johnson seconds the motion. The motion carries 5-0. Vitale Site A brief discussion ensues regarding the steps that need to be taken for the Commission to consider in swapping the Vitale Site. Members agree this will be further discussed at the th April 11 meeting. Approval of Expenses Maxner requests approval of the following expenses: ??$5.36 to Amy Maxner for Certified Mail for the issuance of DEP File #5-899; ??$85.00 to Amy Maxner for her attendance at the March 4, 2006 MACC Annual Conference ??$85.00 to Gregg Cademartori for his attendance at the March 4, 2006 MACC Annual Conference Paluzzi moves to approve the expenses. Johnson seconds the motion. Cademartori abstains. The motion carries 4-0-1 (one abstention). Maxner informs the Commission of the latest invoice received from George Hall of Anderson & Kreiger, LLP, the Commission’s independent counsel for the Boyles Street/ Manor Homes at Whitehall appeal, in the amount of $55.92. Approval of Minutes Beverly Conservation Commission March 28, 2006 Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 14 The minutes of the Beverly Conservation Commission meeting held on February 28, 2006 were presented for approval. Johnson moves to approve the minutes as amended. Lang abstains. Paluzzi seconds the motion. The motion carried 4-0-1 (one abstention). Site Visits th Amy Maxmer will check the April 8 tide charts and arrange the site visits and inform the members of the final schedule. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Beverly Conservation Commission this evening, Johnson moves to adjourn the meeting. Paluzzi seconds the motion. The motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.