TOWN OF FARMINGTON
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NON-MEETING NOTES
Wednesday - August 13, 2008
356 Main Street, Farmington
Members Present: David Connolly and Jim Horgan
Members Excused: Kristie Vickers Holtz, Mark Seaver and Randy Orvis
Selectman's Rep: Gerry McCarthy
Public Present: Richard Davenport
Vice-Chairman David Connolly called the informational meeting to order at 6:15 pm and explained to the public that this would be an informal meeting due to the lack of a quorum.
1. Discussion with Richard Davenport: Re: Lot R-62-001:
Mr. Davenport explained to the committee that he and his family would like to donate a six acre parcel, known as the Mill Pond lot to the town of Farmington. (This lot is located approximately where the Abbott Lawrence Town Forest sign is.) Mr. Davenport explained that his family does have a few conditions they would like and they are as follows;
1. have a small parking lot erected at beginning of parcel so that residents can utilize the property;
2. replace the chain that goes across the wood road with a gate to stop wheeled traffic;
3. install a property dedication sign with a kiosk at entrance of property. They would like the property dedicated in memory of their mother Phyllis Abbott Davenport and their uncle.
4. the town should pay all legal expenses to transfer ownership;
5. the town will pay any taxes that would come due in the future (it is paid through the July 2008 tax bill);
6. no buildings should be erected;
7. the property should be maintained in its natural condition, except to have the wood road widened;
8. hiking and walking paths shall be permitted and no wheeled vehicles.
The committee discussed that this appears to be a great opportunity for the town and will look into the logistics of making the transfer happen. Mr. Davenport agreed to call Dave Connolly with an estimate from his attorney as to how much it will cost to draw up the transfer paperwork.
The committee will hold it's next meeting on September 10, 2008 at 6pm.
Meeting adjourned at 6:37 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brandy Sanger
Recording Secretary
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