ALTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF MEETING
ALTON TOWN HALL
August 22nd, 2024 6 PM
Agenda

Members:
Gene Young, Chairman Dana Rhodes, Vice Chairman Earl Bagley
Russ Wilder Tom Diveny David Mank
Tara Lamper, Alternate Andrew Morse, Selectman’s Rep
Others Present:
Members Absent:
Call Meeting to Order:
Approval of Agenda:
Presentations/Consultations:
• Rueben Wentworth to talk about land conservation in the Belknaps.
Approval of Minutes:
• 06/13/2024 meeting minutes
• 08/08/2024 meeting minutes
PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS
(Any permit or application that has been signed off by the Chair or Vice-Chair is
entered here for the record, unless any Commissioner has questions or comments)
Planning Board/ZBA Department Head Review Agenda Items:
Wetland Permit by Notification (PBN):
1) Wetlands PBN – Michael J Mead Trust 50% & Susan W Mead Trust 50%, 157 Trask Side Road M42 L4 - Proposed removal of existing permanent L-shaped crib supported dockage and install a 6ft x 30ft seasonal dock anchored to shore by a welded hinge tied into existing ledge on shore. Additionally, retain an existing single seasonal boat lift and proposed installation of two seasonal PWC lifts adjacent to the dockage.
- No ConCom signature needed.
Expedited Minimum Impact Wetlands Application:
Standard Wetlands Dredge and Fill Applications:
1) Standard Wetlands Application – Hopewell Trust c/o John Vallerand, 96 Hopewell Road M21 L5 - Proposed installation of 2 permanent Personal Watercraft Lifts (accessory docking structure) on a previously approved and legally constructed dock (NHDES File #2016-00432). The PWC lifts will be constructed and attached to the existing dock along an existing boat slip. A supporting structure (piling) will be driven into the lake-bed for each lift consisting of approximately 5 sqft of permanent impact. All construction and installation will be conducted from a barge. No access from the shore will be necessary to complete construction.

2) Standard Wetlands Application – Shawn & Ian Evans, 6 Legal Lane M54 L19 – Replace 42.3’ of deteriorated concrete retaining wall on the shoreline. A grant of right petition to the governor and council to retain 2,460 sqft of fill in the lake bed accompanies this application.
Shoreland Permit Applications:
1) Shoreland Permit Application – Jean A Fahlbeck Living Trust, 114 Roger St M54 L40 - The proposed project includes removal of existing flagstone patio located behind the house and replace with a slightly larger 46 sf pervious paver patio including pervious paver steps and walkway with associated native landscaping from the driveway down to new patio.
2) Shoreland Permit Application – AFC DVC Real Estate Trust, 169 Sunset Shore Drive M70 L26 - Plan is to install stormwater measures (catch basin, crushed stone swale).
Reoccurring/Unfinished Business & Projects:
1) Lake Lay Monitoring Program
• Water Test Kits Info.
2) Property Monitoring and Reports
3) Gilman pond Management Plan
• WMD Tree Care estimate
4) Budget – July 2024 Budget Sheet
5) Future conservation opportunities
6) C.C Master Plan Action Items
7) Meinelt 375- acre parcel purchase
8) Moonberry Farm CE -- discussion of acquisition expenses
New Business:
Commissioner Reports:
Chairman Report
Vice Chair Report-
Member Reports-
Notice of Intent to Cut Timber:
Correspondence:
• NHDES Land Resources Management File Number: 2024-02246 Subject Property: Suncook Valley Rd, Alton, Tax Map #26, Lot #13
• NHDES Notice of Findings/ Request for More Information Land Resources Management File Number: 2024-02191 Subject Property: 17 Cottage Point Rd, Alton, Tax Map #49, Lot #27
Date and time of next meeting:
• September 12th, 2024 6PM
Adjournment: