Conservation Commission

City of Laconia Conservation Commission Monday, March 20 2023 - 6:00 PM City Hall in the Armand A. Bolduc City Council Chamber Accepted May 17, 2023 3/20/2023 - Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER Call to order at 6:00PM 2. ROLL CALL Dean Anson, Deb Williams, Lisa Morin 3. SALUTE TO THE FLAG 4. RECORDING SECRETARY Sheena Duncan, Conservation Planner Technician 5. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Sheena Duncan, Conservation Planner Technician 6. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 6.I. Acceptance Of The March 1, 2023 Minutes Under section 8.1- 8.11 Omit repeated sentence from 8.11 Under 10.0 Correction of Paugus wood to “Paugus Woods” Motion L. Morin to approve with the suggested conditions, seconded by D. Williams, all in favor. 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES APPLICATIONS 10. OTHER BUSINESS S. Duncan Gave out copies of the State of NH Innovative Land Use Handbook section on Wetlands for the Commission to review, relating to S. Soucy’s mention at a prior meeting. There was general discussion about the ability to use various state provided GIS apps in conjunction with the City’s GIS to select properties that would suit the Commissions requirements for various goals including potential projects that could be suggested for city owned land, and potential conservation easements. D. Anson said that it would be productive to create a subcommittee to seek easements. L. Morin suggested that one be created to get better understanding of the City’s management plans for various city owned property, and snow management practices.  about the ability to use various state provided GIS apps in conjunction with the City’s GIS to select properties that would suit the Commissions requirements for various goals including potential projects that could be suggested for city owned land, and potential conservation easements. D. Anson said that it would be productive to create a subcommittee to seek easements. L. Morin suggested that one be created to get better understanding of the City’s management plans for various city owned property, and snow management practices. D. Williams motioned to bring up subcommittees at the next (April 5) meeting. L. Morin noted that the Commission would require professional assistance for writing easements and more background research would need to be done before taking action. Seconded by L. Morin, all in favor. 10.I. Cohort Business D. Williams discussed the proposed designs that had been submitted to the Commission for review. She said that she was looking into a few different potential printers. The Commission discussed the current budget and expected costs of the signs, and how they should be mounted, and how the labor could be obtained for installation. L. Morin suggested reaching out to the Restorative Justice program. 11. LIAISON AND SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS 12. STAFF REPORT 13. ADJOURNMENT D. Williams motioned to adjourn, seconded by L. Morin. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 7:40PM.