LYME CONSERVATION COMMISION
June 9th, 2004
MINUTES
LCC Members present: Lee Larson, Chair, Adair Mulligan, Paul Klee, Laura McDaniel, Joan Goldburgh, Vickie May, Richard Jones (Lyme Selectboard Representative).
Members of the Public attending: Five members of the public remained from the Public Hearing.
The special meeting of the Lyme Conservation Commission commenced immediately following the public hearing, which ended at 8:30 P.M.
Richard Jones addressed to commission members and stated “Our job is to weigh all comments and not put too much weight one point of view.”
Lee Larson advised that he would send Elise Garrity a copy of his opening statements for inclusion with the minutes. His first proposal to change the draft was to add a sentence to convey the status of the LCC such as “as managers of the Chaffee wildlife” the CC was granted authority by the Lyme Selectboard and is acting as the agent of the landowner.” His second editorial change would be to add a sentence after the paragraph discussing emergencies that stated there would be an annual review of the policy held in the spring.
Richard Jones suggested the following editing changes:
§ Clarify the July/Aug average on page 1
§ Clarify that the average noted is a cumulative average
§ Clarify the term FEMA
§ Rework the paragraph on page 2 about no beaver activity since there is now beaver activity.
§ On page 5, paragraph 1, change the word “is” to “may be”
Adair Mulligan led a short discussion on the logistic and options of letting the public know when a release has been scheduled.
Richard Jones proposed the following sentence; “A reasonable effort will be made to let the public know when a water release has been approved.”
Adair Mulligan asked if there was going to be clarification on who reads the gauge. Short group discussion followed. Answer No, not at this time.
Lee Larson expressed eagerness to get the policy approved as the Barkers are now open for the season.
A subcommittee of Lee, Laura, Adair and Dick was appointed to refine the “Purpose” paragraph.
Lee Larson asked the group if there was any other input.
Richard Jones made a motion to approve the policy with the changes as noted in the special session.
Laura McDaniel seconded the motion.
The Commission voted unanimously to approve the policy as amended.
Lee Larson Adjourned the meeting at 8:48 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Elise A. Garrity
Scribe
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