Minutes of March 14, 2001
ROLL CALL: Russ Wilder, Chairman - Excused
Alan Carpenter, Vice Chairman - Present
Lisa Linowes, Secretary - Present
Margaret Crisler, Selectmen Member - Present
Walter Kolodziej, Regular Member - Excused
Ross McLeod, Regular Member - Present
Wayne Morris, Regular Member - Present
Lee Maloney, Alternate - Present
Roger Hohenberger, Selectmen Alternate - Present
Mr. Carpenter replaced Mr. Wilder as Chairperson.
Also present: Cherie Howell, Christie Davis, and Jerald Capron from the Conservation Commission
Al Turner, Director of Planning & Development; Eric Twarog, Assistant Planner
MINUTES:
The Board discussed outstanding Planning Board minute issues as presented by Mr. McLeod.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Mr. Carpenter reviewed the following correspondence:
Flyer for a special 2-day conference on water boundaries sponsored by the New Hampshire Land Surveyors Association and the University of New Hampshire Continuing Education.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Morris discussed the Trails Subcommittee’s plans to post the new trails map prepared by Tim Schreiner on the Town’s web site. The Board agreed that planning staff review the map for accuracy prior to it being posted on the web.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION PRESENTATION:
Ms. Howell presented the Conservation Commission’s best alternative for potential wetland mitigation of the I-93 expansion project (Castle Reach Open Space Subdivision).
Discussion took place on the process of determining potential wetland mitigation sites. The Board also discussed drafting a letter to the NHDOT concerning the Castle Reach project.
Motion made by Mr. Morris to have planning staff draft a letter to the NHDOT from the Planning Board in support of purchasing the Castle Reach parcel as part of compensatory mitigation of the I-93 expansion project and to cc the letter to the Board of Selectmen, the Conservation Commission, Senator Bob Smith, State Representative Mary Griffin, and State Senator Arthur Klemm. Seconded by Mr. McLeod. Passed 6-0.
Ms. Howell next discussed the New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) and the Commission’s plans to apply for a grant to purchase lot 25-R-8000 (20 Acres). The Board discussed drafting a letter of support for this grant application.
Motion made by Mr. Morris to have planning staff draft a letter to the Conservation Commission in support of purchasing Lot 25-R-8000 to be included as part of the LCHIP application for matching funds and to cc the board of Selectmen, Senator Bob Smith, State Representative Mary Griffin, and State Senator Arthur Klemm. Seconded by Mr. McLeod. Passed 6-0.
Conservation Commission members left the workshop.
The Board discussed current plans of the NHDOT for the I-93 expansion and Route 111-bypass projects.
Mr. Sam Nassar addressed the Board asking them to consider small businesses when discussing the Route 111-bypass and Route 93 expansion projects. He was concerned about signage for his business.
The Board went into executive session due to legal considerations at 10:05 P.M.
Motion made by Mr. Morris to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. McLeod. Passed 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
These minutes are in draft form and have not been submitted for approval.
Respectfully submitted, Eric Twarog
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