Kensington Conservation Commission

Minutes of Dec 13, 2005

Members in attendance: John Skewes, Joan Skewes, Sydnee Goddard, Harry Bodwell

1. Call to order 7:37
2. Minutes approved.
3. Chris and Jill Rider of Ipswich Mass. share that they have a 55 acres property at 142 Powder Mill Road under a purchase and sales agreement and hope to put approximately 38 acres in a conservation easement. Asked if town of Kensington interested in purchasing development rights. Shared the results of the appraisal on the 38 acres. KCC members expressed interest in pursing this project given that it abuts town conservation land, in near another parcel being considered for conservation, and is across the street from property just conserved by Exeter. John will send a note to Marry Currier and get her information to the Riders.
4. Discussed signs on Charles Hodges Conservation Area.
5. Joan shared that she spoke to Paul Kimball about using McManus and Nault for appraisal.
6. John shared that he has signed the appraisal agreement for Cole appraisal which is expected to be done by the end of January.
7. John passed out copies of maps prepared by Rockingham Land Trust showing conservation land in Kensington.
8. Sydnee shared draft language for SAU warrant article. She will continue to contact district conservation commissioners about it.
9. Discussed the merits of a bond issue for March ballot. KCC is working on 3 properties for conservation and KCC funds will not cover them. Discussed a $500,000 bond.
10. Adjourn 9:01 p.m.