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

The meeting was not televised, as the Recreation Committee held their meeting in the large room.

1. Minutes of May 4^th, 2006- The minutes of May 4^th, were reviewed by the Commission. Judy made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Sheila 2^nd the motion. The vote was unanimous.

2. Conservation Easement- Judy received an email from Andrew Robinson, NH Audubon Society. Andrew would like to attend our next meeting, June 1^st, 2006 regarding the easement. They will be placed on our agenda for the next meeting.

3. Tree Tags- Chris said that the proofs for the tree tags arrived. Conservation Commission reviewed and agreed the proofs looked good. Chris asked the Sheila to contact the art teacher regarding the June 1^st presentation of the awards. The Commission members each donated money. Each student that participated in the contest will receive a $25.00 gift certificate along with a framed letter signed by the Conservation Commission members. The first and second prize winners will also have a sample of their finished artwork on the tree tag.

4. Town Forest Survey Update- Chris said that he spoke to Doucet Survey and they are still working on the survey. Chris suggested that while they are doing the final survey markers, the tree tags be posted on the outer bounds of the forest. The Commission design a DO NOT CUT on the outside of the circle, Town of Danville on the bottom. A picture of trees for the town forest tags. Chris will get the footage of the outer bounds from the surveyor.

5. Posting of Minutes- The Commission discussed how they would post their minutes on the town’s official web site, Conservation Commission’s web site. The Commission will continue to post their APPROVED MINUTES ONLY. Draft copies are placed in the Conservation Commission binder. If anyone wants to view them before approval, they may do so at the town hall. When the minutes become approved, they are replaced in the book and the draft is removed. Only approved minutes will be forwarded to the webmaster. Judy will write a letter to the Selectmen regarding the Commissions discussions.

Sheila suggested that the Commission should adopt the email policy that the

Heritage Commission has. After the discussions of email policy’s, Judy will also

include this in her letter to the Selectmen from the Commission. Judy made a motion

to make it a policy that only approved minutes be posted. Sheila 2^nd the motion. The

vote was unanimous.

6. Beaver Solutions- Sheila stated that the flexible pond levelers was installed on May 5^th. She said that the project was finally completed after two plus years that

Conservation started and finished, and at a savings of $500.00 to the town. Sheila

said although the Forestry Committee budgeted for the project this year, she felt

it was a finished project of Conservation. Sheila is a member of the Forestry

Committee and Conservation Commission.

7. Bulletin Board- The Commission discussed an informational bulletin board to

display workshops, events and other Conservation interests.

8. Board Elections- the Commission will place elections of new officers next

meeting agenda.

9. Correspondence/Mail

a. Grants- email from Exotics for the recovery of endangered species

b. Great Bay Estuaries

c. Conservation News

d. UNH Workshops

Non-Public

Jason stated that since the discussion will involve consideration of potential land purchase. Which, if discussed in public, might benefit a party whose interests are adverse to those of the general community, RSA 91-A:3II (d) should warrant a non-public session. Judy 2^nd the motion. A role call by Chris as follows: Judy responded yes, Jason responded yes, Sheila responded yes, Chris responded yes. The vote was unanimous. Jason made a motion to adjourn the public meeting and move to a non-public meeting. Judy 2^nd the motion. The vote was unanimous.

Jason made a motion to adjourn. Judy 2^nd the motion. The vote was unanimous and the meeting adjourned at 10:00PM.

*****NEXT MEETING JUNE 1, 2006*****

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 PREPARED BY SHEILA JOHANNESEN, CLERK

APPROVED BY:

(Signature, Title, Date)