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Bradford Conservation Commission Meeting January 7, 2010 MinutesMembers present:
Ed Wendell, Tom Gray, Gary Tillotson, Nancy Jones, Sandy Price,Barbara Kulczyk, Brent Bartlett, Dick BolanderMeeting called to order by Nancy Jones, Chair, at 18:30.
Minutes
of December 15 meeting were approved as written
Finances –
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The first installment of $1200 has been received by the Town Treasurer from theRiver Management Grant.
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Conservation Fund has received a $500 donation from Copeland Furniture aspart of a 2009 SAGE award Copeland received from Cargill, Inc. recognizingenvironmental accomplishments. There is potential for an additional $500 matchfrom Cargill.
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Nancy Jones reported that Conservation Fund revenues in 2009 were $13,200.
Energy Committee -
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Bradford did not receive one of the Energy Efficiency Community Block Grants.Nancy to inquire of her contacts as to why
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.
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BA Energy Audit is scheduled for January 23
Stewardship -
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Tom reported that despite the abundant snow on the ground, the size of thebrush pile dictates that we further delay burning.
Conservation Fund/Land Conservation -
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Conservation Fund has received a $500 donation from Copeland Furniture aspart of a 2009 SAGE award Copeland received from Cargill, Inc. recognizingenvironmental accomplishments. There is potential for an additional $500 matchfrom Cargill.
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Nancy reported that Conservation Fund revenues in 2009 were $13,500.
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Nancy reported that there is a possibility that the Vermont Housing andConservation Board (VHCB) might be allowed to go defunct. Gov. Douglas modelseems to be consolidation of the housing component without an organizationwith a focus on conservation. Since Legislature Day is not until February 24,Nancy said we must contact our Representatives expresssing our opposition todissolution of VHCB. Nancy will draft a letter for distribution to BCC members forcomment
(AI)
, then provide an updated version to the BCC
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. Barbara willplace the updated version on List-serve
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.
Green-Up -
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Barbara reported that
no
tickets for tires were submitted. Funding closed out.
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Bradford Conservation Commission Meeting January 7, 2010 MinutesOther -
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2009 List of Priorities was reviewed.
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2010 BCC Retreat has been scheduled to occur at Sandy Prices' home on January 30
th
from 10 AM until 2 PM. Thank you, Sandy, for your hospitality.
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Agenda for next BCC Meeting should include:
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Guidelines for establishing 2010 Priorities
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Election of Officers for 2010
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Identification of 2010 Priorities
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Suggestions were made as to how we might best use the $1200 from RiverManagement Grant:
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Purchase of one or more new canopies (10x10?, 10x20?) Barbara toprice the options
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Present a series of films on the environment. Ed to ask Colatinaabout use of space
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Dick to ask OESC about use of space
(AI)
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Conduct a series of field trips with Newbury
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Put some portion of the monies into the LEAF Fund
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Nancy to investigate purchase of “Beaver Baffles”
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Dick to investigate purchase of LCD projector
(AI)
Next BCC Meeting: Wednesday, January 20, 6:30 pm
Closed at 20:05
Action Item summary
#DescriptionAssigneePlannedCompletionStatusActualCompletion
1Inquire about EECB Grant criteriaand Bradford deficienciesNancy Jones01/20/10New2Draft and distribute letter on VHCBdissolutionNancy Jones01/13/10New3Update and distribute Item #2 letterNancy Jones01/18/10New4Place Item #3 letter on Bradford
list-serve
BarbaraKulczyk01/20/10New5Price canopy options and reportbackBarbaraKulczyk01/20/10New6Ask about Colatina use for filmseriesEd Wendell01/20/10New7Ask about OESC use for film seriesDick Bolander01/20/10New8Fact find “Beaver “BafflesNancy Jones01/20/10New9Price LCD projectors and report backDick Bolander01/20/10New
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