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Conservation Commission <br /> January 2 , 1991 <br /> Page 9. <br /> 2 Rare biological habitats: pine barrens, cedar swamps <br /> 4 <br /> 3 Inhol.dings additions to existing protected open space <br /> 4) Lands in or abutting the wa uoit Bay National. Estuarine Research Reserve <br /> or Area of Critical Environmental Concern <br /> 5) Public recreation areas <br /> Mr. Sherman would like to add venal pool to #2, <br /> Tax Reduction Bonnula issues were discussed. <br /> The APC Habitat Atlas was reviewed for areas of consideration. <br /> There is need for criteria and working figures for economic impact on the town; <br /> projected donations, loss of tax income - offset by reduced building potential <br /> and school loading. <br /> Mr. Sherman suggested adding another category because some offers of donations <br /> may be unbuildable i.e. , a salt marsh would have strict performance standards. <br /> He advised Mark Robinson recommends the commission stay away from tie 1i ted <br /> conservation restrictions; either in perpetuity or nothing. <br /> Mr. Homeyer spoke to the commission's possible acquisition of properties •that are <br /> possibly to be auctioned for taxes. <br /> CONCLUSION: <br /> Mr. Robinson is to be invited to cone in late February or March. He will be <br /> asked to address how other towns are handling this and if data- i's available* <br /> LAND DONATION: Mr. Sherman advised a letter was written to the Prothero family <br /> indicating the commission would like to have a ceremony on a Tuesday afternoon <br /> late February, early March. A copy of the deed has been received. <br /> AQUIM & WATERSHED Mo received from town planner. Projects <br /> receive 0% reimbursement but money must be put up first. <br /> BUDGET SCENARIO: Kevin Harrington advised he is suggesUng to the Finance Committee <br /> the budget by cut by $5000, assuming $3000 taken from Conservation receipts. The <br /> $5000 is proposed to be cut from the Administrative Secretary's gages. <br /> Mr. Sherman suggested money frau the conservation fund be infused to forestay <br /> this action. Mr. Harrington and Town Accountant had no objection. <br /> Mrs. Simons and Mr. Homeyer felt the fund should not be touched. She stated the <br /> commission as a whole must go before the Finance Committee. <br /> Mr. Coffey stated it is an arguing point that the commission contributed to town <br /> coffers in numerous way s. <br /> There being no further business to come before the commission the meeting was <br />' g � g <br /> adio=ed at 10:25 p.m, <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> .r <br /> •'� { rl.4•r I mow-* '.L. ._' y ti `+. <br /> Diana M. Lund <br /> Admi <br />