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PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Conservation Commission Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia ___________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA Monday, April 8, 2024, 6:30 p.m. This Conservation Commission meeting was held remotely via Zoom, an online meeting platform. Public Participation via calling in or using your computer was encouraged. Commissioners Present: Kevin Beuttell, Duke Bitsko, Philip Hamilton (Chair), Jason Hnatko, Ruth Ladd (Vice-Chair) and Tom Whelan; Not present: Alex Dohan Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director 6:30 PM New Business/Pending Matters Vote to Support Tree Bylaw Articles 34, 35, 36 Mr. Dan Miller, Tree Committee Bylaw Working Group Member, stated that Article 34: Tree Protection Plan requires that a certified arborist issue a tree protection plan for trees that remain onsite for major construction projects. Mr. Miller stated that Article 35 requires mitigation of a minimum number of trees planted in the street frontage when development projects cut down protected trees. He also stated that Article 36 defines exemptions from the bylaw, which were adopted by the International Society of Arborists’ international standard of exemption rules. On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Whelan, the Commission voted 4-0 by roll call vote to support Article 34. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Philip Hamilton – Aye Tom Whelan – Aye On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Whelan, the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call vote to support Article 35. Record of Vote as Follows: Kevin Beuttell – Aye Duke Bitsko – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Philip Hamilton – Aye