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Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Conservation Commission ___________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA Monday, January 9, 2023, 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: Duke Bitsko (arrived at 6:35 PM), Alex Dohan, Philip Hamilton (Chairman), Jason Hnatko, Ruth Ladd and Holly Samuels (arrived at 6:42 PM); Not present: Kevin Beuttell Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director, and Meghan McNamara, Conservation Department Assistant 6:30 PM New Business/Pending Matters 2 Bacon Street Crane Access agreement for the removal of a decaying pine tree with access needed on Conservation-owned land The property owners of 2 Bacon Street requested approval from the Conservation Commission to temporarily place a crane on Conservation-owned property (Parcel ID 31-58) to remove a decaying pine tree. Based on a letter from Mr. Kevin Narbonne of Peer Arboricultural Services provided by the property owners, the tall pine along Bacon Street is in significant decay and at risk of collapse. Ms. Dohan asked if the property owners would be willing to leave 12 to 15 feet of the trunk in place for wildlife habitat, or to leave a height that is safe. On a motion by Mr. Hnatko and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the temporary crane access as described. Record of Vote as Follows: Duke Bitsko – Aye Alex Dohan – Aye Ruth Ladd – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Phil Hamilton – Aye 6:37 PM Discussion and comments for Planning Board re Wilson Farm re-zoning for multi-family housing per MBTA Communities Act