Bradford Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
March 26, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at Brown Memorial Library
Present: George Beaton, Seth Benowitz, J.Ann Eldridge, Meg Fearnley, Patty Furness, Brooks McCandlish
Secretary’s Report: Minutes from 2/19/13 accepted as read.
Treasurer’s Report: Meg reported $1.08 interest earned on accounts in January. Report was accepted.
LCHIP Funding: Brooks proposed a letter be submitted by Ann to the State Finance Committee voicing our concerns
that dedicated LCHIP funds from state real estate transactions should not be diverted to pay for other state programs,
but be used for conservation as intended. The motion passed.
Breezy Hill Automotive Recycling: The application is still in active process.
Payson Lot Line Adjustment: Discussion revealed it is not a Conservation Commission issue.
Autocraft: A Bradford resident has approached the BCC with concerns that this auto repair facility is close to the
road and unsightly. Brooks made a motion to voice our concerns at the next Selectmen’s meeting to bring it to their
attention. The motion passed.
Land at Rte 114/103 Junction: This property is currently for sale, and Ann revealed that it may qualify for the
Federal Wetland Reserve Program. Brooks volunteered to speak to the owner, Sonny Harris, about possibly enlisting
this program.
Aquatic Resource Mitigation: This potential grant program has $15,000 in grant money available, with a 4/29/
13 deadline. There was discussion as to the possibility of applying for this grant with the protection of a property
abutting an existing easement.
Woods Forum: This presentation on March 21st was well attended and very informative. Thank you George, for
hosting!
Alder Plains Rd/Blais Property: There was discussion of possible easement donation and BCC assisting with the
stewardship fee. Approved by all.
Conservation Chair Roundtable: Ann will attend on March 28, and report at next month’s meeting.
Moose Presentation: All is in place for Friday, August 16, 7:00 p.m. at the Bradford Community Center. George
will reserve the senior room for 6-8:30 p.m.
NRI: The NRI has been printed and Andrew will enter on the town website. The aerial map will be mounted by Ann,
and Seth volunteered to frame it. There is intention to submit monthly articles to the Bridge to provide a synopsis of
one chapter each month.
NRI Action: There was discussion of the addressing of zoning as our first NRI action. Issues to be looked at include
wetlands overlay vs zone, and specific natural resources which need to be protected.
The next meeting will be April 16, 2013, 7:00 p.m. At Brown Memorial Library.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Furness, Secretary