Conservation Commission

City of Laconia Conservation Commission Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - 6:00 PM City Hall in the Armand A. Bolduc City Council Chamber Draft Minutes 8/6/2025 - Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER Dean Anson brought the meeting to order at 6:00PM 2. ROLL CALL Dean Anson performed roll call in attendance: Robert Harrington, Deb Williams, Dean Anson, and Jennifer Kreitzer. 3. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Dean led the salute to the flag. 4. RECORDING SECRETARY Scott Pelchat acted as the recording secretary. 5. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Scott Pelchat 6. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS The prior meeting minutes were tabled to allow for further review. 6.I. Draft Minutes 7/23 The minutes were tabled for review by the conservation technician and may be voted upon at the next meeting. this was voted unanimously by the committee members. 7. NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES APPLICATIONS 7.I. 141 Harglen Ln Dean Anson started the review of the application for 141 Harglen Lane. Deb Williams asked if there would be a presentation by the applicants? and Scott stated that he had not heard of any presentations to be made at this meeting. Dean stated this is a shoreland permit that goes to the state and once it goes to the state and then they may have to file with the city because they will impact the wetlands. Scott told Dean he was unfamiliar with this application on its face but if this acts as a normal Shoreline Protective Overlay District application it may be processed that way. Dean stated they included a checklist but it was incomplete on this application and Dean felt that the applicant should present the proposal. Jen mentioned she felt this was discussed a little at the prior meeting as she remembers the reference of the community beach. Deb and Jen agreed that more clarification is needed by the applicant. Dean asked Bob if he had any knowledge regarding Pickerel Cove Bob answered no. Scott advised the commission of the layout stating Pickerel Cove and Chattle Cove exist along the railroad tracks between the shoreland and the Channel and it is accessed by Hilliard Road and Channel Lane. Deb Williams made a motion to have the homeowner come before the board to propose the the ideas for this parcel this motion was seconded by Bob Harrington and was unanimously approved.  proposal. Jen mentioned she felt this was discussed a little at the prior meeting as she remembers the reference of the community beach. Deb and Jen agreed that more clarification is needed by the applicant. Dean asked Bob if he had any knowledge regarding Pickerel Cove Bob answered no. Scott advised the commission of the layout stating Pickerel Cove and Chattle Cove exist along the railroad tracks between the shoreland and the Channel and it is accessed by Hilliard Road and Channel Lane. Deb Williams made a motion to have the homeowner come before the board to propose the the ideas for this parcel this motion was seconded by Bob Harrington and was unanimously approved. 8. OLD BUSINESS 8.I. Wetland Regulations Dean spoke to the committee regarding the wetland regulation checklist and the group decided to postpone the discussion until Greyson returns to allow for the committee and Greyson to pick up from where they left off in crafting said checklist. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.I. Gale Ave Rain Garden Dean spoke regarding the Rain Garden to be created at the Gale Avenue Parcel and Dean stated the Winnisquam Watershed Commission had received a grant to allow for this work to be done but Cindi O'Connell advised any work done regarding and or materials purchased for this receipts should be kept to allow for reimbursements for purchases. Dean mentioned as well a budget line allocation of 500 Dollars to allow for the purchase of the different plantings to be used. Dean mentioned the most recent conversation with Wes had his team starting work on the 18th of August and upon completion Parks and Rec would then start there scope of work to be performed followed by the plantings for the rain garden to be done by the conservation commission. Deb Williams asked dean about the September planting timeline and also to see if it is a good planting time season wise. Deb asked Bob Harington for his thoughts regarding this issue Bob advised it would depend on what is being planted and how planting this late would effect things Bob stated any Bare root plantings it would not be a good time to do so. Dean also commented on how watering would be achieved after the plantings and that he has hopes that some of the neighborhood would take up the task. Scott advised there was plenty of water down their. Dean and the Committee spoke more regarding the plantings that will be made during these plantings. Dean also spoke regarding the use of Mulch on site. Also the use of silt socks were mentioned. Scott checked the map and found the land at the end of Gale Ave is the start of the Lake Winnisquam SPOD overlay zone not that this would effect the proposal of work to be done. Dean stated that there should be no removal of vegetation and the trees are large and will stay in the current locations. Deb Williams and Dean Anson spoke regarding the need for silt socks and fences to be used for the mitigation of erosion. Dean spoke further regarding the potential chance of meeting with the key players DPW and Parks and Rec. Dean said the Engineer was working with either DES or Winnisquam Watershed network but Wes told me not to have anyone onsite while work is being done because of the large trucks and the compressed area to be worked upon. Dean asked Scott to get the plan set for this work from the current holder Wes Anderson Scott stated he would ask Rob and or Tyler to request this from Wes Anderson and the Team at DPW. Deb Williams spoke regarding the scope of work and the potential timeline and how does that look over a sustained period. Scott asked Dean as well if any Parks and Rec correspondence was needed as well. Deb described the DPW work will require dirt movement and Deb had questions on how it will be stockpiled and or covered. Dean sated he would work on the getting of the plan details for the Committee. Dean requested Scott reach out to Wes regarding copies to be given out. Scott stated a request can be made and if the document is received it can be given out to the commission at this point. Dean stated yes as the two departments should be aligning there schedules. Scott stated he would email the two Departments to allow for a possible sit down to occur. Deb Williams and Dean Anson discussed further the lead up to the 18th and perhaps creating a list of  made and if the document is received it can be given out to the commission at this point. Dean stated yes as the two departments should be aligning there schedules. Scott stated he would email the two Departments to allow for a possible sit down to occur. Deb Williams and Dean Anson discussed further the lead up to the 18th and perhaps creating a list of plantings prior. To summarize the Timeline for the work will begin on the 18th of August with DPW starting the work to be performed upon their completion Parks & Rec will start there scope of work to then be followed by the conservation committee plantings. 9.II. Report For City Council Dean spoke regarding the report for City Council stating that Deb and Lisa had their re appointments with the committee Deb stated she thought it went well and was a chance to meet the councilors and Nancy Brown and that they were looking to see if the commission could come before them to let them know what is happening as goings on in the world of conservation. Dean stated Lisa told him the same from her re appointment hearing. Dean stated so to address the City Councils question about what we do, Deb and i put together a list of projects and i talked to Rob Mora and the planning department submits a report to the planning board and i think it also goes to the City Council and I told Rob we would try to use his format when we do our list of projects Dean also stated that Rob said we could use his format or send our own so i think what we should do is use our own to allow for the understanding of what has been done. Dean felt this list would be a great tool to allow for transparency between the Committee & the Boards. Dean and Deb talked regarding fleshing out the list between the members before sending the current list. Dean talked regarding two documents that were worked on Document one was the Wetland Regulation and the second being it was decided by Jen Deb and Dean that the other document would be discussed at the next meeting. Deb stated that it was the NRI portion that was to be discussed and or the Natural Resource chapter of the Master Plan and Scott advised that Tyler Carmichael said the NRI was out to bid currently. Deb continued to go over the list of items partaken by and or completed by the committee and its members. Deb referenced zoom presentations they have utilized as well as participated in the environmental fair that was town wide. Dean added permit review and application review is a primary role the Conservation committee performs. Dean also mentioned FB Environmental received a grant to do a study that led to cyanobacteria testing devices. Deb added she felt that was a good start to the list. Dean stated he agreed and thought it was a good list. Dean mentioned this list was not ready for the city council yet it is first draft and it needs to be better organized before the final draft is complete. Jen inquired regarding the specific template to be used when the final draft is complete to allow for it to travel to the correct board meeting in which it will be heard. Dean stated he would send Scott the format to allow him to disperse it to the board members. It was a question of the Commission that who does receive this list City Council or Planning Board and or both. 10. LIAISON, SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS, AND UPCOMING EVENTS For upcoming events Dean referenced the Gail Ave project. Deb mentioned a few zoom dates to be used please see the list below as the Topic, dates, and times. 10. LIAISON, SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS, AND UPCOMING EVENTS For upcoming events Dean referenced the Gail Ave project. Deb mentioned a few zoom dates to be used please see the list below as the Topic, dates, and times. 1. 9/23/2025 12:00PM Recycling 101 2. 10/8/2025 12:00PM Foam Recycling 3. 10/22/2025 12:00PM Clothing waste 4. 11/05/2025 12:00PM Zero waste and reuse Deb also asked Jen if she had the link for these items and Jen stated she did not and deb said she would get the link to Scott for dispersion. Dean inquired regarding the Lake Host projects and asked how many boats did we have at the messier St boat launch Deb stated as of now about 300 and Deb stated she feels increased use at both the Messer St location as well as the Water St boat launch. Deb stated some filamentous alga was found as it was mistaken as cyanobacteria but is fibrous and was a relief to be found as not Cyanobacteria. Deb mentioned that some diver harvesters have identified a source in the river of milfoil and that Lisa Eggleston was going to reach out to the City regarding this issue. Scott asked Deb to identify the location as a point after the bridge on Beacon st West but before the start of Eager island and is felt it exists between these points. Scott stated he would make Greyson aware of this upon his return. Deb reported that she had seen a porta pottie at a local establishment that may or may not be close to the lake Scott stated he would follow up on this upon returning to the office. Dean mentioned he felt it may be to close to the local Water source. Scott stated a letter could be sent to advise of this use in this area. 11. OTHER BUSINESS Dean stated it was referenced By councilor Cheney that the vegetation at Pearly pond Dean mentioned he didn't specifically know what was being referred to by the councilor but felt it was regarding the vegetation between the road on Main St and the pond itself. Dean stated that it was the vegetation between the road and the pond as it was brought to the attention of Deb and Jenn as well. Deb stated he was very concerned regarding this appearance and she stated the buffer did have reason and Bruce was receptive but Dean stated there was a tree growing in this area of the buffer and stated it could cause damage Scott reiterated this could occur. Dean stated he had Reached out to Amy and left a message regarding this issue. And that potentially a meeting could be established to discuss this matter and the final proposal of what becomes of it. 12. STAFF REPORT 13. ADJOURNMENT Deb Williams Made a motion to adjourn Jen Krietzer seconded the motion and it was adjourned unanimously.