Town of Newton
Conservation Commission
P.O. Box 378
Newton, NH 03858
Committee Members:
Alicia Raddatz Mary Marshall
Ray Nicol Pat Wonson
Nancy Slombo Peter Mears
Kim Vaillant
Selectman’s Representative: John Ulcickas
Conservation Commission Minutes for September 1, 2005
Attending were: Chairperson-Trisha McCarthy, Mary Marshall, Pat Wonson, Nancy Slombo
Chairperson, Trisha McCarthy called meeting to order at 7:40pm.
Minutes review from 8/18/05
Mary Marshall made motion to accept
Pat Wonson seconded
All in favor
7:43 Peter Mears arrived
Correspondence:
1. Received email from DES re: DES Watershed Assistance Section that is requesting Pre-Proposals for both 2006 Watershed Assistance and 2006 Watershed Restoration Grants. They further stated that anyone in the past who applied will note some changes from the past application processes. This new pre-proposal press is designed to allow organizations to submit a project idea for consideration with out completing the full proposal application (as was required in past years) Applicants must submit a pre-proposal to be considered for funding. The pre-proposals will be used to select project proposals for further discussion and possible funding through DES interviews with potential project implementers. Deadline for pre-proposals is 10/7/05 For more information
and application form visit: www.des.state.nh.us/wmb/was/grants.htm#was
It was further discussed that we may not have enough time to write this up, however con com members will check out the web site to establish criteria for watershed and to see if we should write up request.
2. The Nature Conservancy newsletter re: a new project to develop a Coastal Watershed Land conservation Plan. It was discussed that we will contact them to see how they decide their criteria and will they share their ideas. Mark Zankel is director of the Conservation Programs for the Nature Conservancy and we will contact him.
3. Municipal Law Lecture Series. Location for Lecture Series is Town Hall in Newmarket, NH Dates are as follows and are on Wednesday nights from 7-9pm: The fee is $45.00 for all three sessions.
a. 10-19-05 for Ethics for Land Use Board Members
b. 10-26-05 For Land Use Regulation
c. 11-02-05 For Off-Site Exactions and Impact Fees
The Lecture Series was discussed and it was decided that we should attend. Mary made a motion that we would pay for 3 seats for all three lectures, totaling $135.00
Peter seconded
All in favor
4. Check received from Town of Newton to Newton Conservation for $45,960.00
Break down as follows:
19 Brenner Drive $16,000.
15 George’s Way 16,000.
19 Williamine Drive 2,340.
13 Kenwood Drive 16,000.
15 Kenwood Drive 16,000.
21 Kenwood Drive 17,000.
25 Kenwood Drive 16,000.
18 Kenwood Drive 16,000.
5 Storey Lane 16,000.
14 Kenwood Drive 16,000.
3 Storey Lane 16,000.
13 Nordic Wood Lane 16,000.
41 Amesbury Road 4,500.
!83,840.
x 25%
$45,960.00
Busch Farm:
Nothing new at this time
Trails:
Discussed Beaver problems. Peter said he has walked the peanut trail, lower road and is looks like we have about 10 beavers active at this time. We are getting many complaints of high water, and fear mosquito problems. Peter said he will charge $75.00 per beaver.
Trisha made motion to authorize up to $750.00 for beaver removal
Nancy seconded
All in favor
Trails cont: Pat bought paint for Gates on Trail totaling $50.38
Mary made motion to pay Pat $50.38
Nancy seconded
All in favorl
Land Acquisition: Waiting for closing date on Wilder’s Grove Cottage Owners property..
Wetland Cases: Nothing at this time
Old Business:
Nancy made motion to adjourn,
Seconded by Peter
All in favor
Meeting adjourned at 9:38.
Respectfully Submitted,
Trisha McCarthy, Chairperson
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