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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-22-CONCOM-min OVS MORNI^,G Off` OP aw PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES APRIL 19- Conservation Commission Meering broadcasted by LexMedia Joint Meeting: Lexington Conservation Commission and Lexington Conservation Stewards Monday, June 22, 2020, 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor's March 15, 2020 and subsequent Orders imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, 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: Philip Hamilton, David Langseth, Kevin Beuttell, Alex Dohan, Ruth Ladd, and Holly Samuels Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director 6:30 PM Stewardship Report: Project updates and work plan outlook for Summer and Fall 2020 The Conservation Commission and Conservation Stewards discussed past accomplishments and potential projects for the upcoming year to prioritize and budget. Topics included: necessary repairs to the Hayden Woods boardwalk, proposed trail improvements to Meagherville "Muddy Angle", Lower Vine Brook vernal pond near Utica Street, Bowman School trail entrance, and the Cataldo Reservation boardwalk. FY21 Project Overview (7/l/20-6/30/21) FY22 Budget Request Preparation (7/l/21-6/30/22) 5-Year Project Plan Review (FY 22 to FY 27) It was recommended for the 6/29/20 meeting to draft a charge for adoption and appoint a subcommittee to make recommendations for project prioritization for the FY 22-26 Capital Budget process due in September. On a motion by Mr. Langseth and seconded by Ms. Ladd, the Commission voted 6-0 by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 PM Record of vote as follows: Kevin Beuttell—Aye Alex Dohan—Aye Ruth Ladd—Aye David Langseth—Aye Holly Samuels —Aye Philip Hamilton—Aye Respectfully Submitted, Meghan McNamara Conservation Department Assistant 12/23/20