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<br />Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia <br /> <br />PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES <br />Conservation Commission <br /> <br />___________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />AGENDA Monday, December 19, 2022, 6:30 p.m. <br /> <br />This Conservation Commission meeting was held remotely via Zoom, an online meeting <br />platform. Public Participation via calling in or using your computer was encouraged. <br /> <br />Commissioners Present: Kevin Beuttell, Duke Bitsko (arrived at 7:00 pm), Alex Dohan, Philip <br />Hamilton (Chairman), Jason Hnatko, Ruth Ladd and Holly Samuels <br /> <br />Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director, and Meghan McNamara, Conservation <br />Department Assistant <br /> <br />6:30 PM New Business/Pending Matters <br /> <br />Presentation by Eagle Scout candidate Ian Lewis on completed boardwalk installation at <br />Meagherville Conservation Area <br /> <br />Mr. Ian Lewis, Eagle Scout Candidate, made a presentation to the Commission on his <br />construction of a boardwalk at Meagherville Conservation Area for his Eagle Scout project. This <br />was the third installment of a boardwalk at Meagherville Conservation Area that connects to <br />boardwalks previously constructed by scouts from Troop 119. The Commission did not have any <br />questions for Mr. Lewis and thanked him for his contribution to the Conservation area. <br /> <br />Approve submittal of grant application for Dunback Meadow DCR Forester for the Birds <br /> <br />Conservation staff are requesting permission from the Conservation Commission to submit a <br />grant application for forest management at Dunback Meadow. Staff received an email about the <br />red pine decline at Dunback Meadow, perhaps from an infestation, and residents were concerned. <br />Staff engaged the Forest Stewardship Coordinator for the state, who after conducting a site visit, <br />recommended the stewardship grant. Dunback Meadow is a popular site for bird watching. The <br />Commission supports the request. <br /> <br />On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call <br />vote to approve the submittal of the grant application. <br /> <br />Record of Vote as Follows: <br /> <br />Kevin Beuttell – Aye <br />Alex Dohan – Aye <br />Ruth Ladd – Aye <br />Holly Samuels – Aye <br />Jason Hnatko – Aye <br />