CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF
February 15, 2007
Present: Chris Giordano (Chairperson), Judy Jervis, Sheila Johannesen,
The
meeting opened at
The
minutes of the
Changes
to the Easement were discussed. A
revised edition, typed by Janet Denison after a review of the tapes from the
Janet
was reminded to email final copies of the minutes to the Webmaster.
Chris
stated he had called Paul Johnson about the UNH participation in the wetland
inventory. Paul indicated that the class
which participates in the activity may not be in the school’s schedule because
of lack of students registering for the class.
Paul may be able to get some students for the inventory or he may make
recommendations for others to help.
Chris indicated the cost will be an issue if outside help is
obtained. It may be within the
Commission’s budget, but that money may be better used for the Commission’s
other interests.
The
recent land purchase was discussed. The
approximately 20 acres of land, called the Meaney property, regarding which the
Commission had held a public hearing on February 1, was taken before the
Selectman. The Selectman approved the
purchase. The exact amount of acreage
was discussed. Peter Laughlin had asked
for a copy of the tax map. Judy said she
has a copy of an older map which may show the property’s acreage. If so, she will fax a copy to Mr.
Laughlin. Judy mentioned the importance
of getting a survey done before closing on the property is made so they would
know exactly how much they are buying.
Existing property markers are known to exist, since the board has walked
the land before. It was mentioned that
the Commission is responsible for half of the tax stamps which amounts to
approximately $2250. However, it may be
tax exempt because it is a sale to a municipality which may be tax exempt.
Judy
made a motion to release the funds, $300,000, and contingent on Peter’s review
of the tax deed, to purchase lot 3-4. Sheila
seconded and the motion carried.
Judy
made a motion to put up the money for half of the tax stamps, $2250, again
contingent on Peter’s review of the tax deed of lot 3-4. Sheila seconded the motion and the motion
carried.
Judy
made a motion to make the lot 3-4, if purchased, conservation land. Sheila seconded and the motion carried.
Terms
of service in the Conservation Commission were discussed. The list of members’ dates and when their
terms are expiring could not be found in the clerk’s office. This item of business will be saved for
another meeting.
Judy
reviewed some email correspondence from Audubon. The question was asked of Audubon if the
Stewardship Plan and Forestry Management Plan need to be done for the
acceptance of the Easement. Audubon essentially answered that there can be some
flexibility in the timetable, but there are some pros and cons to this. If the first plans are not in place at the
time of the creation of the Easement, it is important to get agreement on the “who,
what, and when” of completed plans. It
was also stated that Audubon has boundary markers. Janet will contact Andy Ward of the Forestry
Committee to find out when the Stewardship Plan will be finished.
Correspondence:
- From Doucet Survey Inc.
a bill for $351, regarding a discrepancy on a survey; Chris is unsure that
the Commission owes them anything and will contact them regarding this
matter.
- The 2006 Annual Report
from the
- Planning board minutes
from a previous meeting.
- From the New Hampshire
Department of Environmental Services: Restoration Plan Approval for Mr.
and Mrs. John and Rosemary Caldwell of
A
motion to adjourn was made by Sheila and seconded by Judy. The meeting adjourned at
*****Next
Meeting:
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 Janet S. Denison, CLERK