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RECEIVED 5 M°ROV 2122 '12 Apir, 129 p rn Q PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Conservation Commission TOWN CL,ERK APRIMeeting broadcasted by LexMedia LEXIN G't 0 L,EXiNrTMA AGENDA Monday, March 21, 2022, 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, Alex Dohan, Philip Hamilton, Ruth Ladd and Holly Samuels (not present: David Langseth) Associate Members Present: Jason Hnatko (not present: Vinita Bose) Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director, and Meghan McNamara, Department Assistant 6:30 PM New Business/Pendine Matters CDOA-21-5, vote to approve planting list and designgarden for pollinator planting gfor pollinator planting garden at the Brown Homestead along bikeway; Charles Wyman, Lexington Living Landscapes Mr. Charles Wyman and Ms. Georgia Harris of Lexington Living Landscapes provided the Commission with an overview of the proposed planting list and overall design for the pollinator garden along the bikeway. Mr. Wyman stated that invasive removal will continue for a number of years via manual cutting, and that the planting garden will establish itself over time. The species chosen are more vigorous and expected to give the knotweed more competition. Mr. Wyman stated that putting in individual plantings rather than a seed mix will help to compete better against the knotweed. Staff will review whether or not the cherry tree should be removed and provide oversight on any planting substitutions, if necessary. On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Bitsko, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to approve the planting list and design for the pollinator planting garden. Record of vote as follows: Duke Bitsko—Aye Kevin Beuttell —Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Phil Hamilton—Aye 6:46 PM