CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEETING

DATE: June 11, 2003

MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Cook, Darlene Jarvis, George Holt, Ron Jarvis, Matt Lavey

MEMBERS ABSENT: Brett St. Clair, Jacques Belanger, Margaret Watkins

MINUTES: Minutes from May’s meeting were accepted with the following correction: Under NEW BUSINESS correct Legislature passes changes to read Legislature may pass proposed changes and correct DES to read the Conservation Commission.

OLD BUSINESS:

Gravel pit off Kimball Pond Road

Ron Jarvis met with the Selectmen on 6/5/2003 to explain that the esker(s) to be excavated are forested and will need to be cut. Ron will act as the point person and gather more information on getting the pit prepared for extraction. Larry Cook will contact Jacques Belanger about blazing this area’s boundaries.

Local projects/Wetland Bureau updates

Wetlands Conservation District restrictions result in requests for variances from the Zoning Board

Desruisseaux variance (Karen Dr.) - the Zoning Board approved the construction of a deck in the 125 foot setback created by the Wetlands Conservation District

King variance (Black Brook Rd.) - Zoning Board requested more information, site walk is scheduled, the wetlands have now been delineated by P. Schauer

Belanger subdivision (Stark Lane) - a letter listing the CC’s concerns was drafted and will be faxed to the Wetlands Bureau within the next few days

Fire pond permit (expedited, Grapevine Road) – Larry Cook reviewed the site and has signed off on the project

Poirier subdivision (Grapevine/Guinea Road) – Larry Cook to ask for an extension

NEW BUSINESS:

NH Association of Conservation Commissions (NHACC) meeting with local Conservation Commissions

Board of Directors member, Win Robinson, met with the commission to find out what we are doing and how NHACC can better serve us. Our CC feels there is a breakdown in the exchange of information when the Wetlands Bureau reviews a local wetlands application. NHACC could work to arrange for commissions to discuss the approval process with a representative from the Wetlands Bureau. Larry Cook stated that the CC would like any tips NHACC could provide on how to proceed through the approval process with the Wetlands Bureau.

Mr. Robinson inquired as to whether our commission had completed a natural resources inventory. Some information had been provided to Stephanie Alexander, a regional planner with Central Regional Planning Commission. George Holt stated that he will contact Stephanie to ask where that data can be accessed.

Posting minutes on Dunbarton’s web page

Secretary Darlene Jarvis agreed to post the month’s minutes. Members can also expect to be reminded of those tasks they have agreed to undertake each month.

UPOMING EVENTS:

Kimball Pond clean up - Saturday, June 14, 2003, 8 AM, come prepared (trash bags, etc.)

Poirier subdivision (Grapevine Rd.) site walk – Thursday, 6/19/03, 6 PM unless notified otherwise

NEXT MEETING: July 9, 2003, 7:30 PM

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Darlene M. Jarvis