CONSERVATION COMMISSION

 

MINUTES OF APRIL 14,2004

 

 

Present: Laura Games (Chairperson), Sheila Johannesen, Michele Tingley, Chris Giordano  and Jason Holder.

 

 

Also Present: Joe Reynolds, Tammy and Joel Collins (Reps. for the OHRV Club)

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:30PM and was not televised.  The meeting was held a week later than it’s regularly scheduled meeting.  Heritage Commission also met, as this date was their regularly scheduled meeting.  The Heritage Commission’s meeting was televised.

 

 

1.      OHRV Club Appointment: The OHRV Club representatives came before the Commission to discuss obtaining official permission from the Town for OHRV use of the main portion of Tuckertown Road, Hersey Road and Town-owned land under the power lines.   Joe said that they had already been before the Selectmen and the Selectmen asked that they also meet with other Town boards.  The club, if given written permission to use the Town’s land would be a plus for the Town.  Laura said that if they were given written permission a two- (2) million-dollar liability insurance policy would be provided by the state to restore any damage done by OHRVs.  Also, the club would be able to apply for various grants to help improve trails. The Commission discussed some of their concerns such as the Heron Rookery.  The Commission agreed to give favorable input to the Selectmen. Laura will draft a letter to the Selectmen.

 

 

2.      Minutes of March 3rd- Next meeting

 

 

3.       Tuckertown Road Clean-Up- Laura reminded the Commission that the clean up of Tuckertown Road is scheduled for Saturday, April 17th at 1000am. Members are reminded to bring gloves. Trash bags will be provided.  Participants will meet at the gate at the beginning of Tuckertown Road. 

 

 

4.      Letter for Springer Family- Laura said the Chris Stafford was unable to make the meeting tonight. Chris S. had suggested that the Commission make a presentation to Curt Springer regarding his conservation easement.  The Commission reviewed Chris S. drafted letter. The Commission discussed the letter and made suggestions. Laura will ask Chris S. to handle it.

 

5.      Non-Public Session- The Commission elected to discuss potential land purchases.  Laura suggested that since the discussion would involve acquisition of real property, which, if discussed in public, might put the Commission at a disadvantage, RSA 91-A should warrant a non-public session.  The Commission agreed. Potential land/conservation easement purchases were discussed.

 

 

6.      Fox Hollow Rd- Judy, Sheila and Chris G. investigated a wetland violation last week.  Chris G. explained what had happened.  The developer had placed the silt fencing around the area as directed by the Conservation members.  On Thursday, the builder, the engineer and the soil scientist came before the Planning Board.  The large wetland, vernal pool was overlooked because they had walked the land in the winter with 3ft of snow on the ground, and again during a dry season.  They are going to do an amended site plan that will place a building outside of the required setback.  This will also be placed on the next month’s agenda for Judy’s input. 

 

Sheila made a motion to adjourn.  Chris G. 2nd the motion.  The vote was unanimous and the meeting adjourned at 9:00PM.

 

 

*****MAY 5,2004****

 

 

THESE MINUTES ARE NOT PERMANENT RECORD AND ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL, AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEETING, AT WHICH TIME THE ABOVE MINUTES, AS CORRECTED, BECOME PERMANENT.

 

 

MINUTES ARE PREPAIRED BY: SHEILA JOHANNESEN, CLERK

 

 

 

 

APPROVED BY:

(Signature, Title, Date Approved)