CONSERVATION COMMISSION

 

MINUTES OF OCTOBER 6TH, 2004

 

 

Present: Chris Giordano (Chairperson), Laura Games, Judy Jervis, Sheila Johannesen and Chris Stafford.

 

Others Present: Betsy Sanders

 

 

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

 

 

 

1.      Minutes of August 4th- The Commission reviewed and discussed the minutes.  Sheila made a motion to accept the minutes as written.  Judy 2nd the motion.  The vote was unanimous.

 

 

2.      New Hampshire Estuaries Project- Laura said that she was contacted by David Kellam, Principal Planner of NH Estuaries Project, regarding requests for proposals, Land Protection Plan. Copies of the request for proposals were given to members and a discussion followed on some projects that would qualify. The proposals must be received by November 15,2004. 

 

3.      Town Forest Sign- Laura explained to the Commission that the Forest Committee has been working on a sign to be place at the entrance of Tuckertown Road, Danville’s Town Forest.  She showed the draft drawing that Earl Sweet has designed.  It will hold a town map of the forest and a brochure box. Patti Ahern has been working on designing brochures for the box.  The cost of the sign is $800.00 dollars. The Forest Committee has asked Heritage Commission and Conservation to contribute. Forest Committee will put in $300.00, Heritage $300.00 and Conservation $200.00 .  A discussion of the signage, the proposal and how it will be maintained was discussed.  Judy made a motion to give $200.00 for the joint board sign project.  Laura 2nd the motion.  The vote was unanimous.  

 

 

4.      HISS Mapping (High Intensity Soil Study)-Chris G. explained that HISS mapping tells what land or parcel will support. He said that the Planning Board was discussing HISS mapping.  The town’s engineer, Terry Trudel, was asked about the requirement on plans presented to the Town of Danville Planning Board.  The Commission read the letter.  (see attached letter)

 

 

5.      Membership- Chris G. said that he spoke to Michelle Tingley as her time has expired.  Michelle said that she would sign up at a later time due to her schedule.  Chris G. was unable to contract Jason, and Chris S. would like to be an alternate due to conflicting schedules on some Wednesday nights.  Chris G. asked the Commission to consider having only 5 members.  If only 3 out of the 5 showed up for a meeting you could hold the meeting, as you would have a full board.  Another option Chris G. said was a suggestion from someone to combine the Forest Committee and the Conservation Commission as one board.  Laura said that she would not be in favor of decreasing the members and combining boards would have to be looked into.  Sheila was not in favor of decreasing members, but trying to recruit members.  She was also not in favor of combining boards.  Judy was not in favor of decreasing members and combining boards would have to be looked into.  The Commission discussed how they would try to recruit new members.  Through advertising on the cable channel, updating the Selectmen announcement information and placing a table at the voting booth in November.  Sheila will contract Wally Fries in regards to the November table.  The Commission now has 2 full board members and 1 alternate positions open.  Laura said that the Forest Committee has a meeting tomorrow night and would run this suggestion by the Committee.

 

 

6.      Mail/Correspondence-

 

a.      NH Assoc. of Conservation Commission- Nov. 6th meeting

b.      NH Seacoast Region Waste Water Management Study

c.       RPC Annual Legislators Forum Oct. 13th

d.      The Source (fall 2004)

e.      Community Conservation Roundtable Oct 28th

f.        Comprehension Environmental Incorporated-letter dated Sept 21st

g.      Southern NH Resource Conservation & Development-newsletter

h.      Budget report

i.        RPC- Conservation Commission roundtable Oct 7th

j.        Center for Land Conservation Assistance-LP Study

k.      Wetlands Bureau Decision Report- Coburn Hill Rte 111A

l.        Community Environmental Outreach program & Natural Resources Senior Projects

m.    Letter from Selectmen-July 22,2004

n.      Forest News Workshop for Municipal Officials

o.      NHDES- Brentwood Rd, Danville

p.      NHDES- Beach Plain Rd, Danville

 

 

7.      Potential Real Estate Transaction- The Commission elected to discuss potential land purchases.  Judy 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 II (d) should warrant a non-public session.  Judy made a motion to go into a non-public session per RSA 91-A: 3 II (d).  Sheila 2nd the motion.  A role call by Chris G., Sheila responded yes, Laura responded yes, Chris S. responded yes, Judy responded yes, Chris G responded yes. The vote was unanimous.

 

Chris S. made a motion to adjourn.  Sheila 2nd the motion.  The vote was unanimous.  The meeting adjourned at 9:15PM.

 

 

*****NEXT MEETING NOVEMBER 3RD, 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)