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Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Conservation Commission ___________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA Monday, April 22, 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, Philip Hamilton (Chair), Ruth Ladd (Vice-Chair) and Tom Whelan; Not present: Alex Dohan, Jason Hnatko, and Duke Bitsko Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director, Amber Carr, Conservation Coordinator, and Megan Downer, Department Assistant 6:30 PM New Business/Pending Matters Review of ADA Garden bed design at Idylwilde by Scout Jeffrey Liu Mr. Jeffrey Liu, Scout, was not in attendance. The Commission members were unable to view the submitted records of the ADA garden bed design. Ms. Amber Carr, Conservation Coordinator, stated that the review of the design can be discussed at a future meeting when Mr. Liu is present and the Commission has been able to view the design. Review of Community Garden requests for additional half plot and the planting of flowers along the inside of the fence. Ms. Carr stated that the flowers would be planted along the inside of the garden fence only in spots wide enough to accommodate it. She also stated that the flowers would be planted by garden members who pay a small additional fee Ms. Julia Sedykh, Community Garden Coordinator, stated that gardeners have expressed their interest in the planting of flowers along the fence. This project is expected to be done in the 2025 gardening season. Ms. Carr stated that there is space for one additional half plot to be added to the Community Garden. She stated that there is a great need for an additional plot and there were over 200 people on the waitlist for 2024. No formal vote is required for this review. The Commission approves of the development of an additional half plot and the planting of flowers along the fence at Idylwilde Community Garden. Approve Minutes: 3/25/2024 and 4/8/2024 On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Whelan, the Commission voted 4-0 by roll call vote to approve the Minutes of the 3/25/2024 meeting.