Members:
James Finn - Chairman
Tom Seniow - Vice-Chairman
Christie Davis - Secretary
Gerry Capron - Member
Cherie Howell - Member
Lisa Linowes - Member
Pamela Skinner - Member
Dianna Fallon - Alternate (Excused)
Theresa Lucas - Alternate
Bernie Rouillard - Alternate

Minutes
Mr. Capron motioned to accept the January 10, 2002 minutes. Mrs. Howell seconded the motion. Passed unanimously.

Bissell Camp Road - Dredge & Fill & Planning Board Plans
49 Elderly Housing Units
After reviewing the submitted plans the Conservation Commission had the following recommendations:

• Recommend retaining walls to minimize side slopes in fill areas.
• Proper erosion control and sedimentation control should be placed appropriately until area is stabilized.
• Septic appears to be too close to WWPD.
• Concerned about the grading of septic systems.
• More detail is requested for proposed grading.
• Relocation of septic system may be required to prevent negative impact to the WWPD.
• Concerned about the intense use of the site necessitating septic in too close proximity to WWPD and Wetlands.
• Community wells located solely within WWPD.
• Developer needs to provide details and location of pump house and other accessory apparatus

Other Business
Mr. Rouillard gave a report to the Members regarding the Land Trust Meeting that he attended. The meeting included Conservation Commission Members from the surrounding towns of Chester, Pelham, Londonderry and Derry. The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests and the Center for Land Conservation Systems were investigating the possibility of forming a Land Trust. The next meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2002.

Mrs. Howell reported on a complaint she received regarding the Pump Station at Castle Reach. Erosion is occurring due to ATV's using this trail. The Members discussed putting up signs advising owners of ATV's that they are restricted from using the trail to the Pump Station.

Mrs. Howell asked that Girl Scout, Jeanette Donohue, be added to the February 14, 2002 Agenda. Miss Donohue will talk about her Blue Bird House Project at Griffin Park.

Mr. Finn, Mrs. Howell and Mrs. Davis reported on the January 23, 2002 Joint Meeting with the Planning Board.

• The Planning Board agreed to request Developers to go before the Conservation Commission.
• The Conservation Commission will get a second round review of all plans.
• Copies of Planning Board Minutes will be furnished with all plans that the Conservation Commission is asked to review.
• The Planning Board furnished general guidelines regarding land acquisition.

Mail

1. State of NH DES Letter 1/16/02 regarding Lot #22-A-300.
2. State of NH DES Letter 12/27/01 File #2001-00084.
3. State of NH DES Letter 1/15/02 File #2000-01966
4. State of NH, House of Representatives, Janet Arndt 1/15/02
5. State of NH DES Wetlands & Non-Site Specific Permit 1999-00586, Lot #25/25-R-2

Mr. Seniow motioned to adjourn at 9:00 PM. Miss Skinner seconded the motion. Passed unanimously.

The next meeting of the Conservation Commission will be on February 14, 2002 at 7:30 PM in the meeting room at the Planning & Development Office.

These minutes, taken by Patricia Kovolyan, are in draft form and are respectfully submitted for approval.