WESTMORELAND CONSERVATION COMMISSION

November 6, 2008  Meeting Minutes

The November 6th meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm with John Lukin acting chair, Russ Martens, Dick Schmidt, Ken Wright, and Paula Page (alternate).

Minutes of the October 2nd meeting were read. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made. Motion carried.

Old Business

Water Resource/Property Line Maps from Southwest Region Planning Commission –

Russ reported that he received the high-resolution file from SWRPC.

In reviewing the map, certain subdivisions indicated the correct property lines, but the lot numbers were not indicated correctly. SWRPC was updating the map and will send the file again. A second map is being created with the urban and rural zones.

Paula asked if Conservation Commission members would receive copies of the maps to put on their computers. Russ said that CDs would be distributed to members and that the maps would be posted on the Conservation Commission page of the town web site.

Community Conservation Partnership –

Dick reported that the training sessions have been very informative and will be beneficial to the commission. Flyers for the second forum being held on Tuesday, November 18th were handed out at the Town Hall on Election Day and were mailed to Westmoreland households. There will be a forum planning meeting on November 11th at the Town Hall. (Exact time has not yet been decided.)

Steep Slope/Driveway Proposal –

Russ passed out a draft recommendation for an ordinance addition covering access roads and driveways on steep slopes. Discussion followed. Suggestions were made and the draft was edited slightly. Russ said that he would take the updated draft and meet with Gary Hudson.

Energy Committee –

Dick discussed what had transpired since a letter was sent to the Town Selectmen. The Selectmen have asked the commission to set up an energy committee to work with the School, Library, Town Hall, Fire Department and Town Yard to achieve energy and greenhouse gas reduction. Discussion followed. Dick said that he would contact the School Principal to initiate communication in starting this committee.

New Business - No new business was presented.

Meeting adjourned at 8:07 pm

Russ Martens, Secretary Unapproved Minutes