HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 09/23/1975Conservation Commission
'Minutes of the Meeting
September 23, 1975
Present: Paul Boyden„ Jane Sheehan, Fred Rys, Charles Meszoely, Stu Sweet'
David Devuew.
Paul Boyden moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted.
Seconded by Fred Rys, so voted.
Maple Park was discussed. 'The Commission agreed that snowmobiling
should be allowed only on marked trails, and that a sign should be posted
to this effect.
Paul Boyden reported on Capital Improvements requests. The Commission
discussed what would be requested and agreed to the following:
Sweet land (remaining 25 acres) - $50,000 to purchase.
Cabot's, Pond - $1,000 for survey.
Land Acquisition N General Land Acquisition
1. Cabot Pond - $59000
2. Kingman Pond - other pieces $2,500
3. Canoe River - $10,000
4. 'General Land,tAcquisition - $109000
Budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year were discussed.
Commission members agreed that when an Order of Conditions issued as a
%esult of a Wetlands Hearing is complied with, letter of acknowledgement
will be, issued.
Fred lays reported that he is writing a letter on behalf of the Commission
asking for an opinions; of recreational use on Sweet land. If this will
affect the Self Help application for funds, then the application may have
to be withdrawn.
Commission members discussed possible appointment of Charles Meszoely as
a Conservation Constable. Paul Boyden,said that he would like to see
action on this wait until Bob`°Jones gets back as there is a question of
what powers a constable might have in this case.
Paul Boyden said that he had received a request from the Boy Scouts to
camp in Maple Park. He suggested that they use the Ware Street land in-
stead as: -there has been a problem at Maple Park with unauthorized,camping
and thought that this should be cleared up first.
The parking area for Fulton Pond was discussed. Mr. Boyden. reported that
the Chief of Police had suggested that the parking lot exit be changed
from the original proposal and that humps'be put in the; road at the entrance
to the lot to slow the traffic. The Commission agreed to this.
Paul Boyden reported on the survey being done by Paul Anderson from the
State on the Rumford River Bas�n.
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