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Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Conservation Commission ___________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA Monday, April 3, 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: Kevin Beuttell, Duke Bitsko, Alex Dohan, Philip Hamilton (Chairman), Jason Hnatko and Ruth Ladd Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director, and Meghan McNamara, Conservation Department Assistant New Business/Pending Matters Discussion about Robert Pressman on appeal of community garden registration Ms. Mullins informed the Commission that, during the returning gardener registration, Mr. Pressman did not respond to staff and garden coordinators prior to the deadline and therefore his plot was opened up and assigned to a returning gardener requesting an upgrade, as per the Community Garden Policies. Mr. Pressman chose not to attend the public meeting. Staff previously discussed with Mr. Pressman the possibility of not receiving a full plot and instead receiving a half plot for the 2023 season, and that it would be up to the Commission to vote on the outcome of the situation. On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Hnatko, the Commission voted 3-2 by roll call vote to allow Mr. Pressman a half size plot at the Idylwilde Community Garden for the 2023 season. Record of Vote as Follows: Duke Bitsko – Aye Kevin Beuttell – Nay Alex Dohan – Abstain Ruth Ladd – Aye Jason Hnatko – Aye Phil Hamilton – Nay 6:47 PM Conservation Plan Modification/Insignificant Plan Change: 5 Mason Street, VPC# CPM-23-6, CNOI-22-27, DEP# 201-1275