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Commission to consider memberships, annual report and local timber tax questions at February meeting
Summary
The commission scheduled a February vote on proposed membership fees (NHACC $250, Connecticut River Conservancy $100, UVLT $100), assigned the annual report to Cody after Bill forwards last year's file, discussed whether 'current use' records are public (may apply to parcels under 10 acres), and raised questions about local timber tax revenue and town forest maintenance; the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
The Conservation Commission agreed to discuss and vote in February on proposed organizational memberships and modest fees, and addressed several administrative and policy questions.
Members listed three proposed expenditures for consideration at the February meeting: a $250 membership or fee for NHACC, $100 to the Connecticut River Conservancy and $100 to UVLT. Members asked what services or benefits those organizations would provide in return; no formal expenditures were approved at this meeting. Bill was asked to send last year’s annual report to Cody so Cody can submit the commission’s current annual report.
Commissioners raised questions about public records and land-tax topics. Members discussed whether 'current use' information is public and noted that 'current use' may apply to parcels under 10 acres in some cases; the transcript did not provide a definitive determination. The group also asked about the local timber tax—specifically the percentage and where proceeds are allocated—and noted Len’s interest in establishing regular maintenance for the town forest; members agreed to continue those conversations at the February meeting.
Votes at a glance: the minutes from the previous meeting were approved as recorded during this session. At the close of the agenda, Alisa moved to adjourn; a second was recorded but the seconder was not identified in the transcript, and the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. with all in favor.
Next steps: formal votes on the proposed expenditures and further information about 'current use' and the timber tax will be on the February agenda.
