TOWN OF FARMINGTON
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday – September 20, 2007
Members Present: Kristie Marquis, Jim Horgan, David Connolly (arrived at 6:25pm), Randy Orvis (arrived at 6:32pm) and Mark Seaver.
Members Excused: Mickey Fisher
Selectman's Rep: Joel Chagnon
Chairman Kristie Marquis called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
Town Management Plans:
French Property – Kristie reported that she received the final bill (for $931) and a copy of the original contract from NH Soil Consultants for the management plan. Also, Kristie received the final approved management plan for the Town to work from. Jim suggested maybe finding a volunteer from the Town to “babysit” the property and keep the commission informed of happenings within the property and what management actions are needed. Jim Horgan motioned to pay the $931 final invoice from NH Soil Consultants for the French Property Management, 2nd Mark Seaver. Motion carried with all in favor.
Dubois Property – Kristie informed the commission that she found a site; www.stewplans.com, that gives templates for creating management plans, though this particular property requires a professionally created management plan according to the easement. Kristie added that the Town might be able to get a grant from NH Estuaries that would pay 50% of the costs for the plan but she would need bids first to know how much it will cost. Dave
added that he found a few names that might be interested in creating the plan; Jake Broninberg and Brian Wedder. Randy added that Charlie Moreno might be a good person to seek a bid from also. Kristie will follow-up with Town staff to seek bids for a plan for the Dubois Property that is similar to the French Property.
Town Forest – Jim stated that before start the management plan for the Town Forest he would like to meet with the scout leaders from Town to see what type of area/buildings that would like to see in order to use the property. The commission was in agreement to invite the leaders to the next meeting.
2008 Budget:
Randy informed the commission that in his opinion they should budget $2500 for the tree cutting that needs to be done as part of the management of the French property. It was also discussed that $8000 should be set aside for the creation of the Dubois management plan.and $2000 should be used for the operational budget of the commission. Therefore the commission will request a budget of $12,500 for 2008. Jim Horgan motioned to forward a $12,500 2008 budget, with $8000 for the Dubois Management Plan, $2500 for tree cutting on French Property and $2000 as an operational budget, 2nd Randy Orvis. Motion carried with all in favor.
Kristie will forward a copy of the page of the French property management plan to the Town Secretary so that bids can be sought for the tree cutting.
Other:
1. Jim motioned to change the October meeting of this commission from 10/17/07 to 10/18/07 at 6pm, 2nd Dave Connolly. Motion carried with all in favor.
Review of Minutes: Jim Horgan motioned to approve the minutes of August as amended to change Cynthia “Copeland’s” last name to “Belowski” where it appears throughout, 2nd Mark Seaver. Motion carried with all in favor and Joel Chagnon abstaining.
Joel stated that the 500 Boys and Girls Club where wondering if the commission would be willing to donate trees to their ballpark. After much discussion it was decided that the commission can not expend money for these purposes.
Joel Chagnon motioned to adjourn, Jim Horgan seconded. Motion passed with all in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 7:47pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brandy Sanger
Recording Secretary
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Chairman, Kristie Marquis Date
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