Jackson Conservation Commission Minutes December 10, 2012
Present: Larry Siebert, Pam Smillie, Hank Dresch, Jess Wilson, Mike Dufihlo, Brian Byrne. Absent: Dave Matesky
Also present: Joyce Allan, Sarah Duffy, Thom Perkins
The meeting convened at 5:30pm.
Library Trustees Plan Presentation: Joyce Allan and Sarah Duffy presented the Jackson Public Library landscape plan to the commission for comment. Thom Perkins was present to review the potential impact on JSTF grooming near the library. There was concern that a few of the larger shade trees may impact the septic system. The Trustees thought the trees were proposed outside the septic field, but will check to make sure. The land slopes downhill near the proposed shade trees, and Thom pointed out that the groomer currently travels on the “top” of that hill; the shade trees may force the groomer downhill which would make an undesirable slope on the ski trail. The Trustees will consider the slope and position of the trees over the winter to accommodate both the desired placement of the ski trail and the
shade trees.
A motion was made to accept the minutes from November 12, 2012; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
A motion was made to accept the minutes from the November 18, 2012 work session; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Society for the Protection of NH Forest monitoring reports: The annual monitoring report forms were distributed to commission members familiar with the properties—the members will complete and return the reports prior to the January meeting.
The Gray’s Inn Property Trail: Dave Matesky approached the Jackson Grammer School regarding naming the trail. Gail Dembowski, Jackson Grammar School Principle, expressed interest in the project. A short hike on the trail with the school was planned to expose the grammar school kids with the property and the trail. The trail also needs trail markers, perhaps the school may have interest in an art project creating the trail markers as well. In the meantime, the commission plans to ask JSTF about the potential to use temporary trail markers this winter.
The trail creates a large loop around a large foundation on the property whose history is unknown to the commission members. The commission requests that anyone with information about the history of the foundation contact the commission.
Wildcat embankment erosion: It has recently been noted that the Wildcat bridge abutment is beginning to erode. The commission was asked to look at the abutment—because sunset had already taken place at the time of the meeting, the commission members will individually take a look at the abutment prior to the January meeting. Generally, the commission thought that the Town Engineer would be able to provide a better assessment.
Payment of Bills: Although the commission had voted to pay four outstanding invoices at the 11/12/12 meeting, two of the bills (Forest Land Improvement and Greg Howard’s invoices) weren’t paid. The town informed the commission that a Tax ID number is needed to pay bills over $600. The commission wasn’t aware of this requirement and hasn’t had issues paying bills in the past; the Selectmen will be asked what specifically needs to be done to pay these bills as soon as possible.
The meeting adjourned at 6:40pm
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