CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEETING

DATE: March 9, 2005

MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Cook, Darlene Jarvis, Mel Gendron, George Holt, Ron Jarvis, Margaret Watkins

MEMBERS ABSENT: Rick Kiah, Matt Lavey, Brett St. Clair, Stan Sowle, Mark Wamser

MINUTES: February’s minutes were accepted

OLD BUSINESS:

Milfoil/Gorham Pond

Larry Cook moved that the Conservation Commission expend $7,556.25 from the Conservation Fund to be used this year for milfoil control at Gorham Pond. The motion was seconded by Margaret Watkins. The motion passed.

Larry Cook reported that he has asked Aquatic Technology to file for a permit for chemical treatment of the pond. Larry plans to meet with Ken Warren of DES to learn how other towns are funding treatments of infected water bodies.

Larry volunteered to provide the residents of Gorham Pond with information received regarding the Lake Host Program. The program has received funding which will allow it to pay hosts $17.00 an hour to monitor boat launch areas this summer. Towns can request lake hosts but will need to provide a minimum of 50% match either in kind, such as in volunteer hours, or in cash. The application deadline is April 1^st.

CORRESPONDENCE:

Received from DES (Department of Environmental Services) – letter to inform the Commission of the annual inspection of the dam at Kimball Pond

UPCOMING EVENTS:

March 12, 2005 – Meet on Grapevine Road at 7:30 AM at property to be developed by Mike Poirier (NH Traditional Homes) for the purpose of checking the site of the proposed wetland crossing/and culvert installation to provide access to small subdivision

NEXT MEETING: April 13, 2005, 7:30 PM

AGENDA:

Mr. Chan, Gile Hill Road upgrade

Tenney Hill Road powerline erosion

Reappointments

Election of officers

Other business

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Darlene M. Jarvis