APPROVED Sutton Conservation Commission
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday July 8, 2009 @ 6:30 p.m.
Present: Betsy Forsham, Don Davis, Walter Baker, Jean LaChance, Tim Davis and Leslie Ward and Rachel Ruppel. (Gerry Putnam, Garrett Evans and Leon Malan were absent.)
6:30 p.m. Roger Wells met with the Board to discuss the details of proposed purchase of Lot 3 of the Kezar Conservation Group, LLC subdivision. Betsy mentioned there needed to be some language in the easement pertaining to archeology. Dimensions for the parking area still need to be decided on so that they may be listed in the easement. Tim will measure and stake out the area. There was an inquiry regarding the timber value on the property. Roger answered it was 80,000 board feet of pine and 45,000 tons of chip for a value of $11,700. If approved by the Board the next step would be to go to the Selectmen for approval, followed by a public hearing, possible title search, and the finalization of the easement with ASLPT. The method and timing of the purchase and easement were discussed. A tentative name of Maple
Leaf has been assigned to the property.
Chair Betsy Forsham called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Betsy welcomed Rachel Ruppel as the new alternate member.
Rachel was appointed to sit in for Gerry.
There was discussion on Roger Well’s proposal. It was unclear whether Felch Road is technically thrown up by the Town or still subject to gates and bars. It makes a difference regarding access to the property.
A motion was made by Betsy to purchase lot 3 of the Kezar Conservation Group, LLC subdivision by expending no more than $46,000.00 from the Sutton Conservation Fund. Seconded by Leslie. Unanimously approved. Betsy will call Roger.
Review Previous Minutes:
A motion was made by Tim to accept the minutes of June 10, 2009 as written. Leslie seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.
Financial:
Betsy reported the Town account balance, as of the end of June, was $2,002.52, which is 73.22% of the budget. There were no expenditures last month. The Conservation Fund Account total, as of the end of June, was $153,550.02, with $142,856.66 in the Conservation Fund and $10,693.36 in the KHR Fund. There were two LUCT’s received in the amounts of $2,500 and $5,724, for a total of $8,224.
Correspondence:
Betsy reported on email correspondence with Roger Wells regarding invasive species.
An invitation to an Innovative Land Use seminar by CNHRPC
Miscellaneous correspondence.
Review of Wetlands Applications and Permits:
A Complete Forestry Notification, File # 2009-01146, dated 6/12/09, approved for L. Harper, T/L 4-125,518 & 5-973,179, Rt. 114 and Pound Rd., for permanent wetland crossings for forestry access. Betsy mentioned she had not seen an intent to cut.
Shoreland Impact Permit # 2009-01057 approved on 6/19/09 for K. Rundquist project, T/L # 8-022,363, Keyser St. This is for drainage work.
Review of Intents to Cut & Logging Issues:
Pickman Development, T/L #2-912,222, Old Sutton Rd. MBC Timber is the logger. 20 of 20 acres. This property should be viewed.
Walter Glasz, T/L #6-292,350, Corporation Hill Rd. The logger is Devin Willett. 5 of 8 acres. This cut should be okay. The owner is having trees cut around his house for safety reasons.
Old Business:
The Board discussed possible dates to meet with Dan Sundquist regarding the Long Range Conservation Plan. Leslie will ask Dan if he can meet either Wednesday, July 29th or Thursday, July 30. She will email the Board with the final date.
Betsy reported on Wadleigh State Park, and Don gave some interesting background and insight into the workings of the department. The State has withdrawn their preliminary plans for the State Parks. Comments will still be accepted until July 27th. Wally said the Selectmen sent a statement to the State. Leslie volunteered to compose a letter to the State from the Conservation Commission. She will email her draft to the other members.
New Business:
Dates were discussed to hold a meeting on invasive species with Doug Sygan, from the Department of Agriculture, as the speaker. The discussions will include the Town Road Department and possibly members from the recycling center. Tentative dates of Thursday August 20th at 6:30 was set with an alternate of Wednesday August 19th. Betsy will email Doug with the dateshen let the Board know of the final selection. Don volunteered to make up posters and to compose an article for the InterTown Record newspaper. Betsy will have Rick check with the recycling Department.
The public hearing for the Maple Leaf property will tentatively be scheduled for August 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Betsy reported the nest on the cell tower on the KHR was not and osprey and that the inhabitants (raven or red-tailed hawk) had since left.
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SCC Properties and Greenway Reports:
Don said he would check on the KHR and that it was too wet to do much at this time.
Tim added the Crowell property was also very wet and the only work that could be done for a while was some tree cutting.
Betsy reported the Russell Pond field had been mowed. The SCC had not been notified, but it was agreed this might have been due to the small window of opportunity the weather allowed. Tim added manure had been spread this spring.
Betsy reported Gerry Gagnon mowed the Enroth Gift parcel on June 30th.
Betsy reported the mowing grant was in for Fish and Game and they had approved it for $900.
Tim said he would explore possible grants and projects through the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) including possible WHIP grants.
It was noted a new home would need to be found for the mower presently at Gerry’s.
8:45 p.m. A motion was made by Leslie to adjourn the meeting. Wally seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Swett,
Secretary
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