WCC opened at 7:15 PM in the Town Hall Courtroom to conduct its monthly meeting. Members:  Lynne, Les, Spencer and town citizen: Laurence Coronis.  Alan Preston was absent.

    • Minutes from meeting of 14 June, 28 June, and 29 June 2004 were approved.
    • Budget Review – No action taken.
    • ZBA Meeting – scheduled for 13 July 2004 – Lynne will attend.
        Lots H-67, F-12-4, F-23 and F-24.
    • Planning Board Meeting – scheduled for 21 July 2004 – Spencer and Lynne will attend.  Granite State:  Letter to Planning Board will be reviewed by Lynne and Spencer.
    • Carnival Hill – Update
        1. Junction Box in center of lower field was discussed.
        2. Poison Ivy problem will be reviewed by Spencer and Laurence.
    • Four Corners Farm – No action taken.
    • Frog Pond:
        1. Report by Spencer.  Spencer, Les, Steve Elliott, Road Agent, and Grace Levergood, Dam Engineer for NHDES met to discuss the Dam Safety.
        2. Approval was given to continue purchase exploration.
        3. Lynne and Spencer will contact landowner, and Milford Conservation Commission.
        4. Spencer will work on budget and funding.
        5. Frog Pond was not listed on the WHC Historic / Cultural Resources.  The pond was used as an ice skating ring by the Wilton Winter Carnivals as well as science classes used the site as an outdoor classroom.
    • Potter Road Property:
        The Town-owned land in memory of town citizen needs to be monitored.
    • Hoover Property Easement:
        1. WCC approved to formally proceed with the town working with NEFF and Mr. Hoover on the Town’s ownership of a backup easement on the 65 acres   and to expend money from the Conservation Fund to assist in payment of related expenses for placement of the easement.
        2. Lynne and Spencer will workout details of deed requirements, and funding.
    • Scenic Road:
        Spencer will explore Town Reports to see when the Town voted King Brook Road a scenic way.
    • Memo of Agreement between WHC and WCC is pending approval.
    • Permits, Violations and Complaints – listed by lot number:
        1. F-121-4:  Work has been done to contain the erosion problem.  Site will continued be monitored.
        2. B120:  Spencer, Les and Alan will make contact with landowner relative to site walk.
        3. H-67:  Expedited wetland permit was signed by Spencer.  ZBA is discussing the issue on Tuesday, July 13, 2004.
    • Trails:
        1. Moving a trail right-of-way policy was read and approved.
        2. Spencer and Les will work with Bruce Rafter on request by landowner to move trail.
        3. Brian Sullivan’s trail sign design was approved and the WCC is grateful for his efforts.  Spencer will order the signs.
    • Administration:  No action taken.
    • Natural Resource Inventory Meeting scheduled for Monday, 26 July 2004, with NRPC was discussed.
    • Open Space:
        1. Bond issue used by Hopkinton in 2003 or 2004 was reviewed as a guide for our referral to Budget Committee and Selectman.
        2. WHC and WCC has made overture to a landowner about protecting land.
    • WCC met with Selectmen:
        1. Selectmen approved of Trail Relocation Policy
        2. Selectmen approved of WCC securing a backup easement on the Hoover Property and assisting in the funding of the project by withdrawal from the         Conservation Fund.
        3. Selectman approved of continuing to explore purchase of the Frog Pond.
        4. Selectmen will assist and support keeping Scenic easement on Kingbrook Road.
    • Miscellaneous :
        - Souhegan River Local Advisory Committee (SRLAC) – will be doing a walk of the highlighted areas along the river in Wilton.
        - The Technical Review Committee of the Souhegan Instream Flow Pilot Program will be attended by Spencer on July 30, 2004.
        - Spencer and Lynne will attend Wildlife Habitat Maps Workshop presented by UNH Cooperative Extension and NH Fish & Game Dept. on July 15, 2004.

Submitted by Spencer Brookes, July 14, 2004