Conservation Commission

City of Laconia Conservation Commission Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 6:00 PM City Hall in the Armand A. Bolduc City Council Chamber MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER D. Anson calls the meeting to order at 5:59 PM. 2. ROLL CALL L. Morin, R. Harrington, D. Williams, and D. Anson, are present. 3. SALUTE TO THE FLAG 4. RECORDING SECRETARY Grey Draper 5. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Grey Draper, Conservation Technician 6. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 6.I. 3.19 Minutes L. Morin motions to accept the minutes with discussed corrections. D. Williams seconds the motion. Unanimous. Documents: 3.19 MINUTES.PDF 7. NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES APPLICATIONS 8. OLD BUSINESS 8.I. Developer Checklist - Review And Finalize Documents: LACONIA CONSERVATION COMMISSION CHECKLIST.PDF There was discussion about invasive species disposal resources. L. Morin will reach out to cooperative extension about getting their “Trails for People and Wildlife” map to add to the checklist. No guidelines for invasive species disposal specific to Laconia have been found. D. Anson will connect with Parks & Rec. and DPW to ask if they have any Laconia- specific guidelines. 8.II. Wetland Regulations- Review And Comment Documents:  WETLANDS CONSERVATION AND WATER QUALITY (WC) OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS.PDF Con Com will review a map of the WC District. Con Com will research what NH DES’s current methodology regarding methods of wetland delineation. Con Com reviews the regulations and makes proposed changes to draft updated regulation for future adoption. Con Com reviews the regulations up to item E(3)e, then agrees to table the rest until next meeting. 8.III. Review FB Environmental Proposal To Update Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) Con Com would like to connect Glenn Smith and Barbara Richter in regards to using Conservation Fund monies for updating Laconia’s NRI. D. Anson will connect them since Con Com will need Glenn’s approval to spend Conservation Fund monies. D. Anson shares that after speaking with Barbara Richter and FB Environmental, they estimate updating Laconia’s NRI will cost roughly $18,000. D. Anson will connect with Rob Mora for clarification of steps needed in order to spend Conservation Fund monies. Because the estimated cost of the NRI, this project will have to go out for other public bids. The Planning Department was asked to prepare a Request for Proposals from other firms. 8.IV. Review NH Fish & Game Assistance Program 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.I. 77 New Salem St. Con Com reviews the site plans for the 77 New Salem St. application being submitted to TRC and Planning Board. Con Com comments focused on having silt socks surrounding the site to prevent soil erosion offsite. Silt socks should remain in place until the project is completed. Documents: 77 NEW SALEM ST.PDF Con Com reviews the site plans submitted by 77 New Salem St. Con Com discusses the plans and what they might like to see included for mitigation and erosion controls. Con Com will send any comments they would like to submit to G. Draper to be passed on to the Technical Review Committee. 10. LIAISON, SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS, AND UPCOMING EVENTS 11. OTHER BUSINESS 12. STAFF REPORT G. Draper shared that he has located the Con Com banner for the May 10th Earth Day Festival at the Congressional Church. G. Draper has a DES application ready at the planning office for D. Anson to come in and sign, the Village Ct. beach. G. Draper gives a brief update on the NH DES Milfoil Grant. The acceptance of the grant has been signed by Kirk Beattie and mailed back to Amy Smagula at NH DES. 13. ADJOURNMENT  D. Williams motions to adjourn. B. Harrington seconds the motion. Unanimous. The meeting adjourns at 8:02 PM. This meeting facility is ADA accessible. Any person with a disability who wishes to attend this public meeting and needs additional accommodations, please contact the department at (603) 527-1264 at least 72 hours in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.