Present: Laura Games (Chairperson), Judy Jervis, Chris Stafford, Chris Giordano and Dave Jefferson.

Also Present: Elizabeth Sanders, a resident of the town.

The meeting was called to order at 7:45pm and was not televised.

1. Powow River Watershed Advisory Council- Elizabeth said that she was attending our meeting on behalf of the Powow River Watershed Advisory Council. She explained that they would be holding a meeting on August 20^th and that Mr. Susca from NHDES, (New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services), would be the guest for the evening. Elizabeth gave the Commission members a handout and said that she had planned to mail copies to the Planning Board members also. The Council is actively seeking new members. Elizabeth also requested some information needed for the Council’s objectives for the year 2002. Laura said she had a draft copy of the Natural Inventory Map, Wetlands Evaluation study and the Natural Resource Inventory that she could borrow. Laura will get them to Elizabeth this week. Elizabeth told the Commission that September 23^rd, the Exeter River Advisory would also be holding a meeting.
2. Minutes-The Commission reviewed the following minutes: a. April 3,2002-The Commission reviewed the minutes of April 3^rd. Judy made a motion to accept the minutes as amended. Dave 2^nd the motion. The vote was unanimous with the exception of Dave, who abstained.

b. May 8,2002- The Commission reviewed the minutes of May 8^th. Dave made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Chris G. 2^nd the motion. The vote was unanimous with the exception of Chris S. who abstained.

c. May 15,2002- The Commission reviewed the minutes of May 15^th. Judy made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Chris S. 2^nd the motion. The vote was unanimous. d. June 5, 2002- The Commission reviewed the minutes of June 5^th. Chris G. made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Judy 2^nd the motion. The vote was unanimous with the exception of Dave who abstained. e. June 26, 2002- The Commission reviewed the minutes of June 26^th. This meeting was deemed as an informal discussion, due to a lack of quorum.

3. Conservation Fund- Laura said that the Selectmen approved the spending of $2,000 from the Conservation Fund. She asked the Commission take a formal vote. Chris S. made a motion to spend the $2,000 from the Conservation Fund. Chris G. 2^nd the motion. The vote was unanimous.

 

4. Heritage Commission Comments/Review of Forest Management Plan- The Commission members each received a copy of the Heritage Commission’s comments of the proposed Forest Management Plan. Judy said that she had reviewed the plan, but explained she did a lot of reading, research and a few phone calls before she read it. She discussed and gave a copy of her thoughts to the Commission. The Commission discussed their thoughts and opinions of the FMP. Laura asked the Commission to gather their comments together and email them to the Sheila, the clerk, before the next meeting. A suggestion of a possible walk with the other boards was also discussed.

 

5. Towle Farm Final Plan- The Commission reviewed and discussed the final plan of Towle Farm. The Commission will send a letter to Thank them for their generous gift of a Conservation Easement, Laura will write the letter.

Chris G. made a motion to adjourn. Dave 2^nd the motion. The vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 9:20PM.

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