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3 making the slow released fertilizer a better alternative not only for the environment but also ourselves. Other alternatives include weed-whacking, heat based approaches and organic based herbicides. Chairman Hamilton left, passing the Chairmanship to Vice Chair, David Langseth. Mr. Langseth asked if the Ocean River Institute was suggesting specific language to add to wetland permitting regulations. Mr. Moyer stated that he will send the language to the Commission and stated that the town of Arlington has already adopted it. The Ocean River Institute stated that they are trying to work with a local hardware store to supply slow release fertilizers in their stores. They stated that slow release is only truly slow releasing if it is at least 60%. Mr. Moyer stated that they are suggesting wetland permitting regulations recommend 80% slow releasing fertilizers. Mr. Wolk raised his concerns regarding the availability of slow releasing fertilizers and the public education needed regarding this confusing subject. Approve Meeting Minutes: 2-11-2019, 3-11-2019 and 3-25-2019 The minutes from February 11, 2019 will be approved at the following meeting. On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 6-0 to accept the meeting minutes for March 11, 2019. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Mr. Wolk, the Commission voted 6-0 to accept the meeting minutes for March 25, 2019. Review schedule for site visits for April 22, 2019 meeting (Saturday, April 20 2019) The site visits to be conducted on April 20, 2019 will include filings for the meetings on April 22 and April 29. Thus far there are about four filings with the deadline for April 29, 2019 on the following day. Ms. Ladd will be absent for the meetings on April 22 and April 29. Buffer Zone Performance Standards Amendments to Regulations Discussion of the buffer zone performance standards will be moved until Chairman Hamilton is in attendance. 7:00 pm New Public Meetings/Hearings