Sunapee Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes November 3, 2010
Present: Van Webb, Robert Hill, Bruce Burdett, Roger Whitaker, Tim Fleury, Rem Mastin, Lela Emery
Colby Sawyer College Students Jack and Tyler attended our meeting as they are working on a project of a Regional Investigation of Natural Resources in Merrimack and Sullivan Counties. They are working with ASLPT gathering information on all 12 towns for the evaluation of future projects and where they may need to reserve and protect lands.
List of active managed farms, agriculture mowed fields. The current use parcel map was reviewed. Guidelines of what makes and active farm were discussed. Census list Agriculture of income of $2500/year. Seven parcels were identified. A list of 13 active managing Forest parcels was identified. The town has 6-12 tree farms. The next topic of Land covered by habitat plant communities, special types, and invasive species not mapped. This would be roadside areas as well as unmanaged fields that have been given up. For the question of underdeveloped areas next to surface water and tributary streams the water resource map over lay with the current use map. The Frank Simpson parcel was identified. The question is the SCC actively pursuing land for conservation was asked, the answer is yes, with the problem of being limited funds.
Our natural resource does not record scenic view. However there is a Scenic byway group supported by the state of NH. Sunapee, Newbury and New London will be set up with signage and kiosks drawing attention to tracks of interest. Bywaysonline.org. Sunapee does offer and track recreation uses of the land. There are currently trail maps, established parks, snow mobiles trails used by hikers, bikers and winter activates. The maps are located at the Sunapee Information booth and on the town’s website. The students asked if SCC tracks the rate of development. The master plan tracks 40 years and projects future development. We suggested Michael Marquis would be a good resource. The Future land use map shows where we are going.
Tim Fleury made the motion to accept the minutes of October 6, 2010 as written with the date corrected to October 6, 2010. Seconded by Bruce Burdett. All in favor 6, Opposed0.
Roger Whitaker made the motion that the SCC offer Claremont Savings Bank $25,000 for Lot 6 of Fieldstone Hills. Van will write the proposal and submit it to CSB. Lela Emery seconded. All in favor 6, Opposed 0. This is the least desirable lot of the subdivision. It is the bottom of the hill, wet and rocky.
SCC has an unexpended balance of $393 for the 2010 budget. Friday, October 8th, 8:15 is the SCC meeting with the Town of Sunapee for our budget review.
Ledge Pond – next step, draft language for an easement on parcels. No swap will take place with Mr. Dashner.
Mail:
Minimum Impact Expedite application for Sabatino Rev. Trust 136/050, signed by Rem Mastin on behalf of the SCC.
DES minimum impact notice of administrative completeness was received for John and Karen Sabatino Rev. Trust, Lovejoy Lane 136/50. SCC no action required.
DES denial notice for Mitchell and Rosalie Rudnick, Sunapee 128/54. SCC no action required. DES approval notice has been received for Mitchell and Rosalie Rudnick, 73 Lake Ave 27 Sunapee, 133/50.
DES approval notice for Bruce and Elizabeth Bower, 17 Birch Point, Sunapee 136/043.
DES approval notice for Sunapee Harbor South Boat Club, 133/34
DES approval notice for John & Carolyn Dietel, 220 Garnett Hill Road, Sunapee. 122/19
DES approval notice for Stephen Tallarico Clearwater Drive, 127/2
DES approval notice for Donald Ellwood, 408 Bay Point Rd, Sunapee 146/37
The SCC received a copy of a letter and map addressed to NHDES regarding 8 Old Norcross Dr. regarding Michael Jesanis from Greg Grigsby. 126/24 SCC no action required.
Rt 11 and Trow Hill Road wetland permit plan was submitted – Bell Road permits. SCC no action required.
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