Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
FINAL
Newbury Conservation Commission (NCC) – Virtual Meeting
April 21, 2020
Approved on May 12, 2020
Members Present: Katheryn Holmes, Chair; Eric Unger, Vice-chair; Janet Lausten, Steve Russell; Sue Russell, Bob Stewart, Members; Russell Smith, Ex-officio
Public: Andy Deegan, Paul Doscher (Trout Unlimited), John Magee (New Hampshire Fish and Game Department) Ben Nugent (Wildlife Fish and Game), George Embley (Trout Unlimited)
Ms. Holmes called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Chair Nomination – Mr. Stewart made a motion to nominate Katheryn Holmes as the NCC chair for the upcoming year. Mr. Smith seconded. All were in favor.
Vice-Chair Nomination – Mr. Stewart made a motion to nominate Eric Unger as the NCC vice chair for the upcoming year. Mr. Smith seconded. All were in favor.
Ms. Holmes told Ms. Lausten she will need to get sworn in with the town clerk.
Discussion for potential easement on the Avery property on Mountain Road, overview, steps to take and establishing partners – Mr. Deegan gave an overview on steps that need to be taken regarding the Avery property. He explained that the Avery Trust 86-acre property is on the southern end of Newbury and is adjacent to 26,000 acres of conserved land. This property also includes a brook with brook trout. The property has recently gone on the market and the appraisal has come in a little over $240,000. The asking price is $250,000. He asked where the funds can come from that can be used to purchase the property and put it into conservation.
Mr. Magee said that he believes that they might be able to receive some funding from the Fisheries Hatchery Account.
Mr. Embley and Mr. Doscher thought they would be able to receive some funding from Trout Unlimited.
Ms. Holmes said that a public meeting would need to take place to proceed with the project. She will add this topic to the Board of Selectmen’s next meeting for their approval. She will send them a package on the project.
Ms. Holmes said that if this gets approval from the BOS, they could hold a capital fundraising campaign for the project. Mr. Stewart was in agreement.
Mr. Magee suggested that another chapter of the Trout Unlimited might also have interest.
Mr. Doscher discussed the option of putting in an application with LCHIP.
Mr. Deegan asked who would ultimately end up with the property. Mr. Stewart replied that he believes Ausbon Sargent should hold the deed.
Ms. Holmes thanked Mr. Deegan for his help.
Mr. Stewart made a motion to have Mr. Deegan be in charge of this project. Mr. Smith seconded. All were in favor.
Minutes
No minutes were reviewed.
INTENT TO CUT:
- Armen Tarbassioan – Route 103 - Tax/Map # 017-125-337– Acreage of Lot = 13. Acreage of cut = 10. Approved.
- Peter J. Teloian – Barde Hill Road- Tax/Map #039-496-341; 313-411; & 234-219 – Acreage of Lot = 212. Acreage of cut = 212. Approved.
SHORELAND CUTS:
- Gerald Bass – 24 Lakewood Manor Road – Mr. & Mrs. Russell visited property and there were 36 trees to be cut, with 4 dead trees. Ms. Holmes says she believes the application is incomplete due to the fact that there is no inventory included.
- Kara Obey – 17 Washington Street – Approved
DES:
- Shoreland Standard 202000763 – Ann Ryan – 105 Bay Point Road – under technical review
-Wetland pbn-20200716- R & R Realty Trust – 18 Lake Ave. – under administrative review
- Shoreland Standard – 2020-00626 – Eric Scholl – 42 Highland Ave. – under technical review
- Shoreland Standard – 20200063 – Ann/Tony Ryan – 107 Bay Pt. – under technical review
- Shoreland PBN-2020-00498 – Jason Saghir – 115 Bay Pt. – accept
- Shoreland Stndard – 20200449 – E Courant – 27 Washington Street – permit approved
- Shoreland PBN-2020-0422 – Mary Benson – 93 Lakewood Manor – permit approved
OTHER
Ms. Holmes said they will discuss a potential newsletter at the next meeting.
Mr. Stewart made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Ungerseconded the motion. All in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Long
Recording Secretary
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