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vs MOR)VI oQ�j(fiyP1PI�W�I';PGP .Q � �NI� owl, �W PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES APRIL 14tN Conservation Commission Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia LExZN 010 AGENDA Tuesday, October 7th 2019, 6:30 p.m., Parker Room, Town Office Building, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue 02421 Commissioners Present: Phil Hamilton, David Langseth, Dick Wolk, Duke Bitsko, Alex Dohan, Kevin Beuttell and Ruth Ladd Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director and Katie Luczai, Staff Assistant 6:30 pm New Business/Pending Matters Conservation Land Use Permit for Goat Grazing Ms. Mullins, the Conservation Director, stated that the Conservation staff have created a formal permitting process for residents who wish to graze goats on Lexington Conservation land. The Conservation staff met with current goat grazers to collaborate on policies that should be established. Goat grazing times were proposed to take place from 11:30am-2:30pm. Appropriate signage is also proposed to be installed at all entrances. The goats will wear leashes and bells. There is a possibility to spread the goat grazing activities to other conservation areas. The permits will be annually issued. The Commission may discuss their land use policies regarding dogs in the future. On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to issue the goat grazing permit. Plan Change Request: 99 East Street, additional tree removal and plantings Ms. Dohan recused herself Mr. Peter Daus-Haberle presented before the Commission. Mr. Daus-Haberle stated that they are requesting to install additional plantings and remove several apple trees in the rear of the dwelling. On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to approve the insignificant plan change.