Commission on Conservation & Agriculture

Chairperson Elisabeth Holder (’22) Commission Vice-Chair Members Brian Gartner (’23) Michael Thomas (’20) Kate Miller (’23) on Jane Brawerman (’23) Katharine Owens (’22) James Miller (’23) Bob Daniels (’22) Conservation & Agriculture Barbara Schukoske (’23) Vacant David Bauer (’22) Alternates Ellen Lukens (’23) Judy Konopka (’22) Staff Marek Kozikowski, AICP, City Planner REGULAR MEETING AGENDA DATE: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 TIME: 7:00 p.m. LOCATION: City Hall Room 208 & Online via Webex Meeting to be held in a hybrid format. Members of the public may view/listen to the meeting using electronic equipment as follows: 1. Going to https://webex.com and joining the meeting using the appropriate meeting number and password 2. Launching the WebEx application and joining the meeting using the appropriate meeting number and password Via telephone at 1-408-418-9388 and the appropriate access code Meeting Number/Access Code: 1792446007 Event Password: Conservation A. Call to Order B. Accept the Agenda C. Public Forum D. Approval of Minutes: 1. Minutes from the June 15, 2021 Regular Meeting E. Request for Comment 1. Proposed text amendments on farm stands, farm wineries, and farm breweries 3. Proposed land swap on at Kaplan Drive and Newfield Street F. Officers and Committee Reports 1. Chair’s Report i. Red Maple Swamp progress ii. Sign request iii. Request for committee meetings iv. Communication from Kat Owens 2. Trails Committee i. Bridge proposal ii. Tri-town and Land Trust ATV issue proposal 3. Agriculture Committee i. Update on letter to City officials ii. Ag Program/Grant 4. Outreach Committee i. Conservation Corner update ii. Other initiatives 5. Open Space Management Committee i. Border issues with abutting neighbors ii. Wilcox & Guida Management Plans 6. Open Space Acquisition Committee- Executive Session i. Pending Property Updates (Mckiernan, Sunshine Realty, Westlake Drive, South Plumb Road) G. Old Business 1. Timber Management and Southern Border Safety 2. Pierce property 3. Wilcox Management Plan H. New Business 1. 2021 OSWA Grant Funding Round 2. Single Shot Bottles I. Member Forum J. Adjournment If you require special accommodations for any meeting, please call the ADA Coordinator at (860) 638-4540, (voice) or (860) 638-4812 (TDD/TTY), or the Town Clerk’s Office at (860) 638-4910 at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled meeting. Page 1 of 1