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PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Conservation Commission ___________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA Monday,October 2,2023,6:30 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 (Chair), Jason Hnatko and Ruth Ladd Staff Present:Karen Mullins,Conservation Director,Meghan McNamara,Department Assistant,and Amber Carr,Conservation Coordinator 6:30 PM New Business/Pending Matters Land Use Permit Application LUPA-23-8;Proposal to encourage new native oak growth in Lexington’s Conservation Land Ms.Carr presented on behalf of Conservation Land Steward,Ms.Barbara Katzenberg.Ms. Katzenberg is requesting permission from the Commission to collect red and white oak acorns from healthy,older trees in Lexington,and plant the acorns on Conservation land using the Droste can method.Specifically,the acorns would be planted at Chiesa Farm,Dunback Meadow, and Simonds Brook woods.Members of the Commission stated that they would like the cans to be removed after a year,and would prefer that GPS coordinates be used instead of flagging the cans,which would bring attention to the plantings.The Commission also requested a follow up report after a year.Ms.Carr will work with Ms.Katzenberg on determining the exact location for the plantings at the three Conservation areas. On a motion by Ms.Dohan and seconded by Ms.Ladd,the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to approve the Land Use Permit. Record of Vote as Follows: Duke Bitsko –Aye Kevin Beuttell –Aye Alex Dohan –Aye Ruth Ladd –Aye Jason Hnatko –Aye Phil Hamilton –Aye 6:44 PM