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Bradford Conservation Commission
Meeting Minutes : Oct. 07, 2009
Members present:
Nancy Jones, Barbara Kulzyck, Ed Wendell, Monique Priestley, Sandy Price,Tom Gray, Dick Bolander, Nikki Darling (ad hoc)
Guests:
Steve Longmoore, Bradford Fire Dept.
Meeting called to order at 6:35 PM by Chair, Nancy Jones
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The agenda was modified to accommodate our guest.
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Fires on Wright's Mtn.:
The fire on Wright's Mtn and the unrelated fire damage to the cabinwere discussed with Steve Longmoore of the Bradford Fire Dept. regarding the fire of unknownorigin, Mr. Longmoore had the following suggestions:
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create an area cleared of brush for a 30' radius around the cabin
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arrange a course on forest fire fighting through BFD
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6-wheelers can reach the cabin with fire equipment and neighbors have provided their 6-wheel vehicles
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Sylvia's Trail is probably the most effective access for fire fighting equipment
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Many trees are “tripods” having had the underlying organics burned away and arevulnerable
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recommended that brush and any downed trees be burned after snow is on the ground
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recommended that we consider painting the cabin inside and outside with heat resistantpaintNancy Jones showed photos of the damage done to the cabin by vandals who burned a 4' by4' hole through the cabin floor and littered the surrounding area with garbage and excrement. ALetter to the Editor was written by Nancy deploring such barbaric conduct.Nancy Jones raised the possibility of putting gutters on the cabin feeding cisterns to providewater for firefighting. Consensus was that a cistern would be short-lived. She emphasized thatwe need to find ways to more effectively limit vehicle access.Nancy Jones provided email response from State Forester David Paganelli wherein herecommended that existing trails are adequate and recommended against widening existingtrails or constructing new trails / fire breaks. He also advised that his is not aware of any statefunds available for upgrade or construction of fire breaks.Reference was made to the invaluable assistance provided by Troy Perry and the resultantdamage to his 6-wheeler. Motion was made by Tom Gray to contact Troy and ask him tosubmit an invoice to the Conservation Commission for vehicle repair costs not covered by hisinsurance. Seconded by Barbara Kulczyk. Passed.Motion was made by Nancy Jones that we participate and support the BFD plans to bring acourse on developing fire breaks to Bradford. Seconded by Sandy Price. Passed
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Acceptance of minutes from September 16 meeting:
Postponed until next meeting.
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Financial Report:
The following items were approved for payment / reimbursement:
AmountPayeeSource of FundsForMovedSecond
$149.97Nancy JonesBCC BudgetLaminating and printing suppliesE. WendellT. Gray
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