Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
FINAL
Newbury Conservation Commission (NCC)
February 8, 2022
Members Present: Katheryn Holmes, Chair; John Magee, Bob Stewart, Members.
Ms. Holmes called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Minutes
The Commission reviewed the minutes of December 14, 2021. Corrections were made. Mr. Stewart made a motion to accept the minutes with proposed corrections. Mr. Magee seconded the motion. All were in favor.
INTENT TO CUT – 0
TREE APPLICATIONS IN PROTECTED SHORELAND:
- Howard – 267 Bay Point Road – Ms. Holmes said these are failing trees. The arborist did not write down his certification number. Mr. Stewart said this is a forester, not an arborist. – Approved.
- Allen and Nancy Jones – 12 Rocky Road – Ms. Holmes said they were within the points – Approved.
There was a brief discussion regarding certified arborists approving the applications.
DES – 0
COMMUNICATIONS –
- Save Lake Sunapee Watershed Meeting – Discussion regarding wake impact from boats.
- DES Newsletter – DES is 35 years old. There are water quality workshops available.
OLD BUSINESS –
Easement: “Between the Mountains” update – Ms. Holmes contacted Andy Deegan and asked about the status of the easement as well as a financial breakdown. Andy replied that he is waiting for a survey and then the deed will be recorded. Ms. Holmes will ask Andy to come to the March meeting. Ms. Holmes reported Trout Unlimited donated a $10,000 check to the Town. This donation was accepted by the Select Board.
NEW BUSINESS:
Town Report – Ms. Holmes has submitted the NCC report for the annual report.
NCC Newsletter articles and requests – Ms. Holmes would like to wait to put out this newsletter until the easement is completed. She is working on a piece called Sounding the Alarm.
OTHER:
Ms. Holmes said there are 40 bubbler applications. She distributed applications to the Commissioners. They realized that there were two applications that were being used.
Mr. Stewart made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Magee seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Long, Recording Secretary
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