Present: Laura Games (Chairperson), Judy Jervis, Chris Stafford, Dave Jefferson, Jason Holder, Ron Comeau, and Michelle Tingley.

Selectmen Representatives present were Mike Asselin and John Russo.

Forest Committee: Andy Ward (Chairperson) and Betsy Sanders.

Heritage Commission: Joe Luna (Acting Chairperson) and Dave Knight.

UNH Representatives: Matt Tarr and Phil Auger.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00PM and was televised.

1. DANVILLE PROPOSED FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT- This was a joint discussion which involved Conservation members, Forest Committee, Heritage Commission, Selectmen and UNH Cooperative Reps. The group reviewed and discussed both UNH Cooperative Recommendation and Conservation Commission implementation plans. There were a lot of concerns about timbering, wildlife, nesting seasons, timber sales and contracts. Laura said that the Forest Committee should be commended for their effort to bring the Boards together and have a joint proposed agreement. Matt Tarr and Phil Auger explained their reasons to the group. Judy asked how the forester is going to be paid? Phil explained how the cutting of the timber works with the forester and logger. After Phil’s explanation, Dave Jefferson said, "wait a minute." "You mean to tell me that the forester is paid to go out to mark the trees for the timber sale and his pay is based on the percentage of trees to be cut?" Mike said that there needs to be a process to say yes or no to, a check and balance process. A discussion of contracts and how the process might work took place. Both Mike and John agreed to go back and discuss this meeting with the other Selectmen and will get back to the Boards.

 

2. FOX HOLLOW PROPOSED PLAN OFF BRENTWOOD RD- Bill Gregsak, of Gregsak Engineers, and Joe Johnson, came to the Commission with an expedited dredge & fill permit. Bill explained the reason for the dredge & fill and that they would be meeting with the Planning Board again on January 23^rd. The Commission reviewed the plans with Bill and Joe Johnson. The Commission addressed some concerns in regards to the wetland impact. Joe said that he did not have a problem with the concerns and would do what the Commission suggested. Laura asked the Commission if they would like to do a site walk for this proposed site? The Commission agreed that a site walk would not be necessary. Laura will draft a letter to the Planning Board.

 

3. WARRANT ARTICLES 2003/ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT OF TOWN FOREST- Laura asked the Commission to review the warrant article. She said that she had already submitted it to the Selectmen because of the time. Laura explained that it was the basically the same wording as before but that a purpose statement was added and a correction on two of the parcels was corrected. Laura said that if the Commission wanted to amend this, that she would do so at the town meeting. Laura made a motion to accept the Warrant Article as read. Dave 2^nd the motion. The vote was unanimous.

 

4. BETSEY SANDERS/INFORMATION FOR LANDOWNERS ON TIMBER HARVESTING HANDOUT- Betsey asked if the Commission would read this handout. She said that she would like to have this handout available at the town hall for residents. Laura asked the Commission to review it for the next meeting.

 

5. TOWN OF DANVILLE/N.H. HOMEBUILDERS ASSOC./FRANK CARPARCO, HOME PLATE 11- The Town of Danville is being sued by the NH Home Builders Assoc. on behalf of Frank Carparco, Homeplate. Frank is also a Danville Town resident. Laura read the memo from the Selectmen to the Commission. The memo is to inform the Commission that the Conversation Commission’s funds will be frozen until this is settled, which could take up to 3 years. The funds that are frozen are funds that were acquired by current use change tax.

 

6. LETTER FOR ALTERNATE POSITION- Laura read the letter to the Commission from Sheila Johannesen, Commission’s Clerk. The Commission discussed the position opening and will forward the letter to the Selectmen for recommendation.

 

7. MINUTES- The minutes of August 7^th, September 4^th, October 9^th and December 4^th, 2002 will be reviewed and approved at the Commission’s next meeting due to this late meeting.

Judy made a motion to adjourn. Jason 2^nd the motion. The vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 9:30PM.