CONSERVATION COMMISSION

 

MINUTES OF MAY 5TH, 2004

 

 

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

 

Also present Donald Morrill, Representative of Gregsak Engineering.

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:30PM and was televised.

 

1.      Gregsak Engineering/Fox Hollow- Donald Morrill came before the Commission with the amended plans for Fox Hollow.  The name of Fox Hollow has been changed to Deer Hollow Condominiums of Danville.  Donald explained to the Commission the reason why the wetlands were overlooked, and the amended plans.  Laura asked if all the setbacks were met and if there were any dredge and fill applications needed? Donald said that the setbacks were met and showed the Commission that no dredge and fill applications would be needed.  The Commission reviewed the plans and had no issues with them.   Laura will write a letter to the Planning Board.

 

 

2.      Minutes Approval March 3rd & April 14th-   Chris S. made a motion to approve the minutes of March 3rd as written.  Chris G. 2nd the motion.  The vote was unanimous.  Chris G. made a motion to approve the minutes of April 14th as written.  Sheila 2nd the motion.  The vote was unanimous. Chris S. abstained. 

 

 

3.      Proposed Cluster/Open Space zoning ordinance- Chris G. next meeting.

 

 

4.      Beaver Box update-Laura said that she had emailed Beaver Solutions yesterday and hadn’t received a response yet.  She said that they are going to do a formal assessment for $100.00, which has already been approved by the Selectmen.  The company will then give us some recommendations.

 

 

5.      Tuckertown Rd update- The new gate is up at the entrance to Tuckertown Rd.  Most of the trash is gone.  Sheila will contact Bruce Caillouette, Road Agent, regarding the remaining trash removal. 

 

 

6.      Conservation Easement- Laura suggested that the Commission look over the materials and notes on both the Rockingham Land Trust and Rockingham County Conservation District for a discussion and decision at next month’s meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

7.      Culverts Discussions- Chris G. had a concern about the Old Johnson Rd culvert.  Sheila will contact Janie, Town Clerk, regarding the plans for repair. Colburn Hill, Rte 111A culvert was also discussed. Also, Wally Fries, a resident, asked the Commission to look at the Long Pond Rd and Pine Street subdivision.  Wally explained about the run off and possible wetland violations.  The Commission will place this on the next agenda.

 

 

8.      Elections- Next agenda

 

 

9.      Non-Public Session- The Commission elected to discuss potential land purchases.  Laura suggested that since the discussion would involve consideration of the acquisition of real property, which, if discussed in public, might benefit a party whose interests are adverse to those of the general community, RSA 91-A: 3 ll. (d) should warrant a non-public session. Each member was asked if they agreed. All present agreed. A unanimous discussion to ask the Selectmen to release funds for a property appraisal.  Potential land/conservation easement purchases were discussed.  

 

Mail/Announcements

 

 

a.  Bird & Shub Indemnification Seminar- May 22nd   6:30am-10:30am  Gill Property Moulton Rd, Greenland, NH

 

b.  WaterShed Ecology   July 26-30   and Aug. 2-6   8:30am-4:00pm   Bow High School Bow, NH

 

 

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

 

*****JUNE 2nd, 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)