CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Present: Chris Giordano-Chairman, Judy Jervis, Sheila Johannesen, Jason Holder, and Janet Denison-CC clerk
The meeting opened at 7:30 and was televised.
I. Minutes:
The minutes from November 6th were discussed. Last names were corrected and it was noted that Jason was not in attendance. Sheila moved and Judy seconded a motion to accept the minutes as amended. The motion passed.
The non-public minutes of November 6th were discussed. It was noted that Jason was not in attendance. Judy moved and Sheila seconded a motion to accept the minutes as amended. The motion passed.
II. Proposed Warrant Article:
It was discovered that the proposed warrant article is unnecessary. Page 26 of the Handbook was reviewed.
Judy asked if there should be a warrant article about the shooting in the town forest. Chris McGee from NH Fish and Game has still not responded to inquiries for sample language to use for the warrant. Sheila will call Mr. McGee and ask him to forward the information. This was also supposed to be sent to Chief Parsons.
III. Land Donation:
There is a proposed subdivision by Colby Pond that abuts the town forest. There are plans to donate approximately 15 acres to the Town of Danville. This property contains tributaries to the Exeter River. As the town has not adopted RSA 41:14A the Selectman cannot accept the donation. However, the Conservation Commission is able to accept land donations without public hearing with the approval of the Board of Selectman.
Sheila moved and Jason seconded a motion to accept the land donation on behalf of the town. The motion passed.
Chris will write a letter to the Selectman, stating that the Conservation Commission will accept this land on behalf of the town. The hearing with the Planning Board is December 11th.
IV. Display Board:
Chris recently purchased a display board to be installed on the outside of the Town Hall. It has three sections, is water tight, and will have locks on the door.
V. Grants in 2009:
There will be no grant money available next year. It is unclear if funding will continue for a project already in progress. Chris is concerned about Fish and Game and if there will be money available for the milfoil project, or if this project would be considered “in progress.”
Jason has been in contact with Amy Smagula and was told that the project should take place in the spring. Jason planned to meet with the Long Pond abutters in March. Jason will contact Ms. Smagula about funding and continuing the project.
VI. Other Business:
There has been no word from Peter Loughlin about the Easement. Nothing has been heard from Audubon’s attorney either.
Sheila received a phone call about possibly beavers off of Old Johnson Road. There is a culvert there that Bruce cleans out regularly.
The next meeting may be December 18th if there are items to discuss. Chris will be in touch with the board members and let them know.
VII. Correspondence:
At 8:00pm Sheila moved and Judy seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion passed.
*****Next Meeting: TBD****
Minutes are prepared by Janet S. Denison, clerk