CONSERVATION COMMISSION

 

 

MINUTES OF JANUARY 5,2005

 

 

 

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

 

Also Present: Andrew Robertson, from NH Audubon Society, Betsy Sanders.

 

 

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

 

Chris G. opened the meeting welcoming Mr. Robertson.

 

1.      NH Audubon Society, Andrew Robertson- Judy had contacted NH Audubon Society regarding Conservation Commission easements.  She had spoken to Mr. Robertson and had forwarded him some information to review.  Mr. Robertson wanted to first tell the Commission that we had done a very thorough job, well prepared information unlike other towns he has worked with.  He said that they, NH Audubon Society, would like to hold the easements either as the primary or the secondary.  The primary would be responsible for the monitoring of the easements and the defending of easements if need be.  The amount is a one-time fee of $4,500.00 that would be placed in an escrow account.  They would also assist the Commission in grants for other possible land purchases.  The secondary is a check and balance of the primary; they would just oversee that the primary carries out all their duties.  A discussion of land surveys, grants, Forest Implantation Management Plan, restrictions vs. no restrictions, review of town maps to name a few.  Mr. Robertson will get back to the Commission regarding some questions the board had; Judy will be the contact.

 

 

2.      Minutes of November 3rd- The Commission reviewed and discussed the minutes.  Laura made a motion to approve the minutes as written.  Judy 2nd the motion.  The vote was unanimous.

 

3.      Mail-Correspondence-

 

a.       warrant to expend from Conservation Fund-members signed

b.      Workshop Partners & Sponsors- Jan. 14 & Jan. 21

c.       RPC-Technical Advisory Memo-recommended reg. Changes from 2004 legislation

d.      Groundwater Resource Availability Study

e.       Publication Catalog-Fall 2004

f.        NPS Newsletter- Fall 2004

g.       NHDES WaterShed Approach Top 20 Watersheds

h.       NHDES Tax Map Lot 3/ 96 & 97  Wheeler, Colby Rd

i.         Budget 2005- Conservation Budget

j.        Account QuickReport- Jan.-Dec. 2004

k.      Planning Board Minutes- Sept. 23rd, Oct. 14th, Oct. 28th,  Nov. 4th:, Nov. 18th, Dec. 16  

l.         Conservation Commission News- Fall 2004

m.     Copy of Sign Bill-Town Sign…..public meeting Jan. 12th at 7:30PM

n.       Concerned About Growth

o.      Conservation News

p.      Mt. Washington Conference- May 24th- 26th

q.      NHDES-Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act- RSA 483-B

r.        Eric Mitchell & Assoc.- information regarding biodegradable fencing, animal friendly fence

s.       Conserving Your Land- books ordered by Commission

 

4.      Potential Real Estate Transactions- 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 II (d) session should warrant a non-public session.  Laura made a motion to go into a non-public session per RSA 91-A:3 II (d).  Jason 2nd the  motion.  A role call by Sheila, Laura responded yes, Jason responded yes, Judy responded yes, Chris G. responded yes, Sheila responded yes.  The vote was unanimous.  The status of potential land transactions was discussed.

 

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

 

 

*****NEXT MEETING FEBURARY 2,2005****

 

 

THESE MINUTES ARE NOT PERMANENT RECORD AND ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL, AT THE NEXT REGULARY 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)