Deering Conservation Commission
Minutes of the April 1, 2002 Meeting
Chm. Cobbett called the meeting to order at 7: 30 PM
Attendance:
Present : Chm. Ed Cobbett, Gary Bono, Lee Jenkins
Michelle Johnson, Keith Johnson, Bev Yeaple, Clerk and Alt.
Absent : Shane Beard, Treasurer, Krista Helmboldt
Also Present: Larry Sunderland .
Discussion: G.Bono¹s letter to L.Sunderland regarding the tasks necessary to have a successful Boat Monitoring program at the Deering Lake . ( Copy of letter placed on file . )
Items discussed - funding , pay scale for monitoring personnel, training , hours on duty on summer weekends.
The new committee formed will apply for a grant to help cover the costs of the program for next year . The committee will be a subcommittee of the Conservation Commission .
( Note: The Town Warrant petition asking for funds for the monitoring program for 2002 was passed in the affirmative at the Town Meeting ).
Implementation of Monitoring Program:
1. A mailing to Lakeside owners will include information about the the Boat Monitoring program and information about invasive plants .
2.The Committee will contact the NH Volunteer Lakeside Assoc. and Aquatic Association for information on their programs .
3. Signs are to be constructed and placed at lake/boat entrances. Signs are also needed to protect Loon nesting areas.
The Deering Lake Improvement Association will be contacted for financial assistance for signage .
Regular Meeting of the Conservation Commission:
Minutes : The minutes of the March 4, 2002 meeting of the Conservation Commission were accepted unanimously. EC/MJ
Treasurer Report: None
Communications:
All communications on the agenda were reviewed.
Old Business:
1. Rymes , James - Airport Road . NHDES has requested J.Rymes to rewrite his plan. The Rymes Site Specific plan has been returned for revision. It was the NHDES revised opinion that the plan would likely not be permitted according to the Deering Aquifer Protection Ordinance since it would probably be viewed as an example of an existing non-conforming use . The Rymes request is also subject to new ZBA revisions.
It was also determined in this discussion that there should be more shared information between the land boards about the activities in the Aquifer Protection program.
2. Conservation Commission Fund:
All monies owed the Conservation Fund from previous years changes in current use have been credited to the Fund .
The amount equaled $ 5,935 .
3. 4H Campers.
The Chairman has mailed all applications and documents to the participants. The Chm. also included information on how the program is funded ie - by donations from the Fish and Game Club, The Deering Association and the Conservation Commission. Payment for the campers has been sent to the 4H organization.
4. Conservation Easements:
Fish and Game. Further documentation is needed on plat. Chm. Cobbett will consult with a Surveyor.
McAlister . Contract with R. Todd , surveyor completed . P@S agreement completed.
5. Aquifer Test results - West Deering
The latest test of the well closest to the Greene junkyard for MTBE equaled 12 ppm . The previous test equaled 4.5 ppm of MTBE. 13 PPM of MTBE exceeds the drinking water standard. NHDES will sample the well again next week. Payment for testing will be paid for by NHDES .
Once a test is over the limit the site becomes a site of the STATE.
Further action will be done by the State laws.
6. Clean Up Day. Lee will be at the Town Hall. Bev will pick up drinks and food . Ed will contact Peter Beard for the town Truck . Snomobilers will care for the RR trail. Possibly - members of the 6th grade lead by Kathie Lassey will pick up trash on the Hedgehog Mountain trail. Chm. Cobbett will contact Mrs. Lassey
7. PWA - no further communication from PWA.
8. Tax Map - no news.
9. Student - Emily Finn asking for information re E.Coli testing . Bev will reply as to who is available on Commission for info.
( Addendum : The Finn family will attend our next meeting )
New Business:
1. Discussion : Intent to Cut Forms . Questions: What follow up procedures are practiced ? If discrepancies are found - what is the corrective action ? Are Good Forestry principles applied ? Who checks the actual count ? Are the documents signed appropriately ?
Adjournment:
There being no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM
Respectfully submitted ,
B. Yeaple, Clerk and Alternate
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