Conservation Commission

PO Box 365

Walpole, New Hampshire 03608

 

December 1, 2008

 

Present:                        T. Beaudry. B. Fletcher, P. Graves, M. Schupack, M.L. Montgomery (alt)

 

Absent:             M. Galloway – Chair; L. Shelley, D. Watson, P. Palmiotto (alt)

 

Others Present: Sheldon Sawyer, Whitney Aldrich – Selectboard; Ben Daviss

 

In the absence of Mrs. Galloway, Mr. Schupack called the meeting to order at 7:34 PM.  He asked Mrs. Montgomery to sit in for Mrs. Galloway.

 

Fanny Mason Forest –Access for Logging– Mr. Schupack:   Mr. Aldrich reported that the Access Permit was received and a copy will be made for the WCC records.  Reference was made to the map and wording relating to the rest area, Mr. Aldrich and Mr. Sawyer did not feel the permit was necessary for access to the forest but the DOT issued it temporarily for one year.  Peter Rhoades, Forester, had previously indicated that he would not have time to do the markings for this winter.  Since this will be a winter cutting, there was a consensus of the members to ask Mrs. Galloway to contact Mr. Rhoades to explain the circumstances and ask that he reconsider doing the markings and putting the project out for bid this winter.      

 

Community Conservation Partnership: Monadnock Region Land Summit Meeting on January 31, 2009 at Keene High School - Pete Throop:  Mr. Throop was unable to attend this meeting.  Mr. Schupack advised that on January 31, 2009, the Community Conservation Partnership (CCP) will be sponsoring a Land Summit at the Keene High School from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm for town leaders from the Monadnock Region.  They hope to bring together local government decision makers to learn and talk about land conservation as a tool to maintain our communities’ rural character, vitality, and quality of life.  Copies of a flyer were distributed at the last meeting; there will be a $20.00 fee for lunch.  During the last meeting they talked about prioritizing some activities.  Mrs. Montgomery distributed copies of a “2009 Education and Outreach Ideas” form that Mr. Throop had emailed to her. 

  1. On Sunday, January 18th the snowmobile club will be having a BBQ in Foster’s Field.  It is on land that isn’t available in the summer because it is being farmed.  Mrs. Galloway and Mr. Graves will coordinate this event.
  2. Winter Fest with Hooper Institute.  Mr. Shelley will be asked to coordinate this event.
  3. Winter Wildlife Tracking Workshop.  Gary Speed will be asked to coordinate this event.
  4. Maple Sugar House Tour.  Mr. Beaudry and Mr. Graves will coordinate this event.

Mr. Beaudry and Mr. Graves talked about the State of NH sponsoring a Maple Producers Sugar House Tour usually on the third week-end in March.  They felt arrangements could be made to have a Walpole Tour.   Mr. Graves will write an article that will be used for advertising the snowmobile club outing in January; it will be placed in the newspapers, posted in various locations and put in the Walpolean.  Mr. Graves had previously suggested scheduling a meeting with the other CCP members in the five towns that are participating.  It was agreed to discuss this at a future meeting.

 

Review & Edit Minutes:  Mr. Graves moved to approve the Minutes of the November 3, 2008, meeting as printed.  Mr. Beaudry seconded the motion.  With all in favor, the motion passed unanimously.

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Bill for Community Conservation Partnership - Mr. Schupack:   Mr. Throop had told them that the cost for participating in the CCP would be about $2,500; some would be covered by grants.  A bill has now been received in the amount of $2,247.59.  Mr. Schupack distributed copies of a Conservation Expenditure Summary through November 2008 that was reviewed by the members.  As of November 2008 the remaining balance in the WCC account is $3,141.68, deducting the $2,247.59 (from several line items) leaves a balance of $894.09.  Mr. Graves felt they must have been keeping track of their expenses otherwise they would have billed the $2,500. 

Mr. Graves moved to approve payment of this bill in the amount of $2,247.59 to the Monadnock Conservancy for participating in the Community Conservation Partnership.  Seconded by Mr. Beaudry.  With all in favor, the motion passed unanimously.       

 

NON-PUBLIC MEETING:

Mr. Graves moved to enter into a Non-Public meeting pursuant to RSA 91-A:3 II (d) to discuss Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real or Personal Property which, if discussed in public, might benefit those with interests adverse to the general community.  Seconded by Mr. Fletcher and, on a roll call vote with all in favor, the motion was approved unanimously.  The time was 8:18 PM.

 

The regular meeting resumed at 8:46 P.M. 

 

Other Business:

Maps:  At the last meeting Mr. Watson felt it would be helpful to have a flat drawer cabinet for all their maps.  The WCC members supported this recommendation.  Since he was not present to make a report, Mr. Schupack agreed to contact him to ask that he talk to Mrs. Galloway about it.

 

Clarence Houghton – Dredging Application:  Mr. Schupack recused himself from this agenda item; Mr. Graves sat in for him.  The WCC received a Minimum Impact Expedited application for Dredging for Clarence Houghton at 84 North Main Street.  The WCC has to approve and sign the application; a member of the WCC will have to monitor it.

Mr. Fletcher moved to approve and sign the application for Clarence Houghton.  Seconded by Mr. Beaudry.  With all in favor, the motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Schupack and Mr. Graves resumed their previous positions. 

 

Next Meeting:  The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 5th, 2009, at 7:30 pm.

 

Mr. Beaudry moved to adjourn this meeting.  Mr. Fletcher seconded the motion, with all in favor, the motion passed unanimously.  The time was 8:52 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Regina Borden, Recording Secretary

 

(Note:  These are unapproved minutes.  Corrections, if necessary, may be found in the minutes of the January 5, 2009, Walpole Conservation Commission meeting.)