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TOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Monday September 18, 2017 6:30 P.M. Parker Room, Town Office Building 1625 Massachusetts Ave Chair Phil Hamilton opened the meeting at 6:36pm in the Hudson Room. Commissioners Present: Duke Bitsko, David Langseth, Phil Hamilton, Dick Wolk, Kevin Beuttell Others present: Casey Hagerty, Conservation Department Assistant 6:36pm Eagle Scout project presentation by Martin Kane Martin Kane, Eagle Scout Candidate Mr. Kane explained that his Eagle Scout project proposal includes building a bench to place at the small pond in Willard's Woods. He is proposing to build a 14 ft. section of split rail fence to prevent people from walking down into the pond. The bench will be built off site and be transported to the site. The bench will be buried 6 inches into the ground and any excess soil will be transported off site. Questions and comments from the Commission: The commission suggested that he look into using a plastic material so that the bench has a longer life. Mr. Kane stated that he would look into that. Motion to approve the project made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 6:46pm 44 Adams Street Mr. Hamilton explained that there is an interest in acquiring the land where the Chiesa House once stood. The selectmen are interested in knowing whether the commission has interest in acquiring this land. Mr. Hamilton stated that they do not need to discuss this in executive session because the town's interest in the land is public knowledge. There is an interest in raising private money to help with the cost. Motion to support this effort made by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Langseth. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 6:50pm