1). Kathy Thatcher reviewed wetland permits. She also asked if Conservation needed to take action on timber cutting permits, since Conservation receives a copy. S. Fisher believed it was just for Conservation's information in case someone was clear cutting on a wetland. L. Borofsky suggested that the Conservation Commission should put together a list of acceptable timber harvesters, because some do a neater job than others and applicants may ask the Conservation Commission for recommendations.

• A). Harold Cotton, Jr. permit was approved with conditions.
• B). Received mail about invasive aquatic plants education for species such as Purple Loose Strife, Japanese Barbary and Japanese Knotweed. Information should be passed on to Spofford Lake Association. Some lakes have power washers near boat ramps.
• C). Joerger - Expedited Seasonal Permit to install a dock on Mountain Road. S. Fisher and T. Duston visited the site last week. It is a very steep banking about 100 feet down. T. Duston called DES about this one. DES has jurisdiction to the top of the bank. If Conservation does not sign the application the applicant will need to fill out a standard dredge and fill application. T. Duston recommended that Conservation sign the application and send a letter about their concerns to DES. He would like to see posts used for the stairway that will hold the platform without damaging the banking. The Builder stated that he was going to do it all by hand. Joerger also wants to clear trees by her house to get a better view of the river which are within the shoreland protected area. The applicants expect the application to only take about 1 week. S. Fisher and T. Duston did warn the applicants that the process could take a while.
• D). Cutting on Pine Tree Circle does not affect wetlands or shoreland protected area. There is a buffer zone between properties that can not be cleared. W. Porter will call Tim Butterworth about person he used for guidance on such issues.
• E). Portion of Mountain Road keeps caving in, because of the height of the river. The Power Company refuses to take any responsibility and it is very expanse for the town to repair. T. Duston recommended that Conservation or Selectmen can write a letter to DES.
• F). Kathy will add a piece of paper to the DES applications stating that they can contact Conservation Commission with any questions or concerns for guidance in filling out the application with Kathy's name and number.
• G). Coulburn on Pine Tree Circle Paul Hubner refused to do work on Septic System and Retaining Wall. However, they have found someone to do work.
• H). Campbell - Silverdale Road and Route 63 parking lot is in Right of Way of the Road, which is under state jurisdiction.
• I). T. Duston asked if the Town had received a check from the Spofford Fire Department for a dry hydrant. The lake is very shallow in that area.
• J). W. Porter going to bring a complaint form for swimming pool on Route 9. The Commission discussed the Dredge operation on the property next to the Bait Shop. There is no regulation stating that they can not build a pond. It appears as though they have drained a swamp to fill the pool.

2). Highway department has posted all protected stream signs except for one on the Clarkson Subdivision because it is on private property. Holes in post did not match holes in the sign. The signs are very thin and vandals are able to tear signs off the posts.

3). Bob Clarkson stated that the Town forced him to build the road to meet Town Standards. The Town will not take over the road until 50% of the lots are developed. There are 2 lots on that road, when one is developed the road will be taken over by the Town.

4). K. Thatcher moved to approve the minutes for April 24, 2002 as amended. The motion was seconded by L. Borofsky followed by unanimous vote from the Board.

5). Other -

• A). The Friends of Pisgah now owns the Hinsdale property.
• B). Every six months for the next two years the Commission needs to report on the condition of the tools purchased with grant money.
• C). W. Porter reported that Bill Mitchell claims that he has been contacted 3X in the last month by the Conservation Commission to buy his land. He is 82 years old and has a very sick family member. He feels that he is being pressured to give up development rights to the land. He has a separate deed for 9 pieces of land, which he did not voluntarily merge. The Town has it listed as being only 1 large piece of land. K. Thatcher only remembers a meeting 2 years ago at an open space meeting to find out how land owners felt about having their land protected.

6). The next meeting will be June 26, 2002. K. Thatcher and L. Borofsky will meet on June 1st and 2nd to trim mountain laurel on Anne Stokes trail. J. Newcomer moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by S. Fisher. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted,

Amy LaFontaine
Secretary