August 11, 2020 | Bonnie Hill TOWN OF SUTTON Sutton Conservation Commission Agenda for Remote Meeting due to Covid-19 Emergency Wednesday, August 12, 2020 To Access our meeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/872585925 By Phone: +1 (872) 240-3212 One-touch: tel:+18722403212,,872585925# Access Code: 872-585-925 Statement of emergency and identification of participants per Covid-19 remote meeting guidelines. Review minutes of July 8, 2020. Appointment – 7:00: Geoff Lizotte of the LSPA presenting a summary of the Lake Sunapee Watershed Management Plan. Financial Report Correspondence — Letter from Amy Highstrom regarding a property for sale on Baker Hill Rd, expressing the opinion that it not be subdivided, as it has high conservation value., and making part of the public record a desire by the abutters that the land be considered for conservation. — Letter from Susan and Dennis DeAppolonio, regarding a property for sale on Baker Hill Rd, expressing opposition to the development of the parcel as a multi-lot subdivision, expressing concerns about runoff, erosion, and the destruction of the mountain. — NHACC July 2020 eNews, with link to UNH Extension’s “Trails for People and Wildlife” webinar, on Thursday, August 13 at 3:00 PM. — Email from Lynn Wittman regarding a kiosk at Horse Beach boat launch and possible Porta-Potty on KLNA land. — Email from NHACC regarding “Farms for the Future: A Skill-Building Workshop Series for Municipalities, Land Trusts, and Non-Profits to Support Farms and Farmers in northern New England” webinar series, starting August 18th. — Email from Merrimack County Conservation District announcing fall bulb sale fundraiser and news about new protected farmland in Merrimack County. –Thank You letter from Henry & Wally to Matthew Churchwell & Boy Scout Troop 71 for their work in building the Webb/Crowell ramp. Review of Wetland Applications and Issues — Copy of a Letter of Compliance for a Letter of Deficiency from NHDES for C. Manning, File #2018-01292, T/L #06-610-001. Review of Intents to Cut and Logging Issues — D. Palmer, Baker Rd, 30 out of 45 acres, T/L #07-204-450, Nicholas Rowe, logger. — T. Friel, Baker Rd, 26 out of 26.4 acres, T/L #07-198-408, Nicholas Rowe, logger. — Supplemental to 20-439-11: K. Fischer-Anderson, Old Sutton Rd/Foothills Rd, 35 acres out of 64.8, T/L#s 02-830-262, 02-810-302, 02-844-231, Michelle Lemire, logger. Old Business — Report on Eagle Scout project celebration — Report from Property Advisory Committee — Review of Sutton conservation properties to be monitored by Sutton New Business — Report from NSIS meeting regarding beach parking and water celery — Report on Japanese Knotweed advisory session with NHDES Doug Cygan & Chris Kane — New SCC email address Publicity — Henry wrote draft article for local newspapers describing Matthew Churchwell’s Sutton Eagle Scout project. — Importance of our website & ‘feeding’ it new items of interest Trail Maintenance and Development — Trail Advisory Committee Report > Maple Leaf Trail route development > Update on sign-making for our conservation lands > The new Webb/Crowell Kiosk & need to put in: 1)Maple Leaf, 2)Enroth Trail, & 3)Kezar Lake Natural Area kiosks. > Henry’s joint work with Jack Noon regarding historic Eaton Grange Road Farewell and Thank You to Amy Highstrom! Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 9th at 6:30 PM.
