Minutes
Poland Conservation Commission
December 10, 2008
Meeting called to order at 1838 hr.
Attendance: Don Stover, Chairperson; Fred Huntress, John Lasky; Rich Haslip; John Crouch and associate member Tom Coffin.
Not in attendance; Dana Lee; Sue Ellis; Joe Cimino
Don talked about the fine worked Rosemary did on our website. All in attendance offered their sincere thanks and appreciation.
There was a discussion about the various Land Trusts. Should we align ourselves with one in particular? It was brought up that the costs may vary with the LT and we should now more about the services of the Land Trusts before making any decisions. Fred mentioned Western Foothills and SWOAM will get prices and other information about them and will report on the next meeting. John Crouch will talk to a lawyer Ron Levin who specializes in easements and Non profit Land Trusts Also to get an idea of the administrative/legal costs associated about easements. He will report his findings to Don Stover.
Don also reported his and Rich Haslip’s meeting with Dana that focused on the PCC budget. No decision was reached about PCC final budget. Also discussed was the possibility of PCC administering the town funds to the various lake associations? Any decision was deferred until more information obtained from Dana.
John Kordis from Pike Industry arrived and was recognized and introduced to the commission. He gave us a history of Pike industry.
He also gave us an overview of Pike Industry willingness to fund a project in Poland. He also was willing to work with our committee. PCC agreed to develop a plan, a wish list of sorts where Pike may help and participate.
Furthermore he invited the commission with Dana lee to participate in a plant tour on Dec 19, 2008 at 1300 hrs. Several members will attend.
Discussion about Mitigation and the DOT was touch upon. Need information from Dana Lee.
Tom Coffin would like to hold an associate meeting to discuss recreation and outdoor activity plans on January 6th at 1830 hr. the location for the meeting will be forthcoming soon. All agreed to meeting and encouragement to Tom.
Mr. Kordis was excused after agreeing we would have information for him as soon as our tour of the plant on Dec. 19th. It was agreed we should hold a meeting Dana Lee, ASAP to discuss funding, lake associations and Pike Industries willingness to contribute some funds.
Some items to carry over to the next meeting:
Rich H. will begin a draft of a wish list from Pike Industry
Associate member news; outdoor activities. Funding some outdoor activities and fund raising for outdoor activities. Open space plan (?)
The meeting was adjourned at 2030 hr.
Respectfully submitted;
Richard Haslip
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